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Thank you everyone for your insights; they are very helpful! :D
I'm naturally a fast walker (as my travel companions often point out when sightseeing hahaha) but I'm not quite sure yet how that will translate with a backpack! I suppose I have some time to figure it out (and I'm seriously...
Hi everyone! I'm ZampeBianche, after my two doggos with white paws. Long time mostly lurker, finally posting a thread!
I've finally got my work schedule sorted and some dates set for my camino. YAY! Now, trying to decide where to start! The majority of my planning has been focused on the CF...
@sippymarie I might be in a similar boat (and on a similar schedule)! Trying to negotiate more time off from work so I can walk the entire Frances, but it might just not be feasible this year. I'm also thinking about starting from Leon; would prefer Burgos if I can swing it as I'd quite like to...
In general, is there any restriction on where you can keep food overnight in albergues? (I'm thinking like a pastry or bread or something for the morning) When I've stayed in dorm-like settings previously, food wasn't allowed in the sleeping areas for pest control purposes. Wouldn't want to...
Currently shopping for a ultralight sleep system and I've seen some great looking super light down and synthetic bags like the Sea to Summit traveler, Near Zero, or quilts from Enlightened Equipment. However, I'm worried about ruining nice (and expensive!!!) gear if it gets exposed to bedbugs...
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