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BikeHikeChai replied to the thread Solo trip in 2 weeks?!.Good luck whichever you choose. Personally I’d suggest the Portuguese coastal route for this time of year. Your decision will depend on how much you wish to encounter lots of people. If you’d rather have a quieter time (but still a smattering... -
BikeHikeChai replied to the thread Metro-style map of the Caminos.Fabulous. A work of Art. So you happen to know what software was used to produce this map?
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Here is an interesting map of (most of) the Caminos de Santiago, done in the style of a metro map. https://coolhispania.blogspot.com/2024/01/mapa-metro.html
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I have walked the CF, the Portuguese from Lisbon, the Camino del Norte and most recently the Via Podiensis and am planning a summer Camino this year on the Primitivo. Have walked to Finesterre and Muxia and in between plus I do much hiking where...
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No builders 's rubble bag needed for me. They are sturdy, but humongous and usually black in color. The best choice is an extremely sturdy, white trash COMPACTOR bag (not a regular kitchen trash bag). They stand up stiff and you can easily see...
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BikeHikeChai replied to the thread Madrid accommodation.If you have an early morning departure from (or very late arrival in) Madrid then I found Hostelfly highly satisfactory. It’s about a 15-20 minute walk from Terminal 2 or 3. A bit further from 4 (but there’s a shuttle). It does away with the...
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BikeHikeChai replied to the thread Accommodation in Porto.The Passenger is a great suggestion! The station is worth a visit in its own right. I stayed here for several days last October (2023) and really liked it. Slight caveat: sometimes there may be a choice between windows open (thus cooler) or...
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BikeHikeChai replied to the thread Pack Cover Failure.Given that Camino walking is only a small subset of my outdoor pursuits I’m perhaps more invested in gear than an occasional walker. And it has inevitably evolved over the years, gradually trending upwards in quality. Using a proper dry bag...
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My Osprey Sirrus 36L came with its own cover in a tiny compartment and I have used it when necessary. It does a good job, but I don't worry much anyway as I always line my pack with a sturdy white trash compactor bag.
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You do need to have a rough plan to know what those dates will be!
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