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I walked Ingles the last week of October last year and it rained every day. I had my Decathlon poncho which is similar to the Altus. When it stopped raining I would pull it off and then wear it like a cape with the sleeves tucked through my...
I wouldn't bother with those extra layers. It's quite easy to put on an Altus without stopping. If rain is in the forecast drape the Altus over your backpack and tuck the sleeves into your backpack straps. You may want to tie the sleeves...
Yes, of course. Sometimes my supper has been the tired packet of instant noodles in the bottom of my bag. But 1) there was a packet of noodles and 2) I didn't expect the Camino to provide a miraculous three course meal.
I don't rely on the...
I recall a couple that we knew, turning up at the Hotel Akerreta. We were having dinner and heard them check in.
Everywhere was full, from Zubiri to Pamplona. Taxis all busy, busses laid on to take Pilgrims to Pamplona.
The Hotel owner came...
I get where you are coming from, in many respects I feel the same way. Being that we are all different, the way we approach the Camino varies quite a bit.
I tend to be more of a planner, trying to inform myself since I’m a newbie, a bit older, as...
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