True, synthetic footwear doesn't need 'breaking in'; but don't forget to allow for your feet to expand during a day(especially a Camino day!) It's normally a good idea to try/buy footwear late in the day for this reason.
Some time back a thread became quite heated when someone asked which she should bring for personal protection while on the Camino - Mace, a knife or a gun? I think that question said a great deal more about her situation at home than the...
With many travel cards now, you can order digital versions, which are then on your phone. You don't need a physical card to make payments although you do for taking money out of an ATM. You can instantly replace a digital card, can use it, then...
To me, shoes are probably the most critical bit of equipment for the trail. As others have pointed out, an ill-fitting pair of shoes will result in a painfully disastrous experience.
Thus, one thing I make sure of is that well before I start any...
I bought a nice pair of Salomon trail runners at Caminoteca in Pamplona on a Sunday a few years ago. I don’t remember the brands they carried but the trail runners worked for me all the way to SdC. They were the only place open on Sunday and the...
Thank you for the heads up, I feel a bit more confident. I’ve hiked up and down mountains quite a bit these last few months to prepare for this, so it won’t be entirely new for me. Buen Camino!
I’m currently the other side of Burgos. I didn’t find the descent to Roncesvalles that steep, you just take your time. There will be other more challenging descents such as down into Zubiri, which is rough as well as steep. I had a sprained...
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