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ChrisMayou reacted to trecile's post in the thread 1,000 Miles in a Lumbar Pack: Ultralight Camino de Santiago Packing List with
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There was a member here who walked Caminos and other routes with a custom lumbar pack. https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/super-light-camino-gear.41075/ -
ChrisMayou replied to the thread 1,000 Miles in a Lumbar Pack: Ultralight Camino de Santiago Packing List.I traveled for 3 1/2 weeks through Germany and Italy with the largest Mountainsmith hip pack available then (2007) along with a much smaller daypack that I wore in front or in back as it suited me. This was not a walk/hike, like the Camino, as...
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According to Chat GPT: In Spain, when ordering beer, you'll often come across three common terms: "copa," "caña," and "jarra." Each term refers to a different serving size of beer, and they vary in quantity and sometimes even in the type of...
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Although the central part of Madrid is very walkable on your own, let me recommend that you check out freetour.com. You’ll find many tours offered around the city that are free, but tip based. On our recent trip to Mexico City, we did three...
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Hi, we have a full day in Madrid before our long-haul flight home at 10pm. Any recommendations for any of the Madrid Walks? We’ll be staying at the Newton Hostel near Plaza Major the night before, which hopefully will allow us to leave our...
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ChrisMayou reacted to Joe Query's post in the thread "Worst" stages- if you had to skip a few.... with Like.
Thank you for the words of wisdom. We have indeed swallowed our pride and decided to decrease our daily mileage to 8-12 miles. I will repost our new itinerary, which includes a long section to be skipped and the longest day around 15 miles. Once...
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Ok Pilgrims, I’m starting my first Camino (Frances) in a little over 2 weeks and am “wrapping up” my miscellaneous questions. This is a little trivial (no snarkiness, please): I’m a solo pilgrim. If I stop off at a Bar or Cafe and want a beer or...
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ChrisMayou reacted to Harland2019's post in the thread Accommodation - to book or not to book with Like.
As an "older" (ancient?) member I like to know where I will be staying so I book everything in advance (train ticket to the airport, flight, taxi to SJPdP, accommodation all the way to Santiago (wing the bus ride to the airport!), flight back to...
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ChrisMayou reacted to TheBigT's post in the thread A Camino medical tale with a few lessons with Like.
Hey guys, I have just returned home to Canada early from the Camino Frances and thought my story might help others. I left Canada on Feb 29th and started walking on March 4 in Leon. I had done SJPP to Leon last spring and my plan was to...
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ChrisMayou reacted to Kiwi-family's post in the thread Should I bring my own Mercado bag? with Like.
I use this drawstring sack to hold my after-walking-slides when they are in my pack....the bag then gets taken to the shower and the clothes washing sink....and finally to the mercado/tienda. Occasionally I wish for a better handle on it when it...
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