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  1. M

    CF in July

    I did my first camino last August, my suggestions are: Start walking not later than 6:00 (it will still be dark, you'll need a headlamp), wear a wide brim hat, stay hydrated and bring some electrolytes just in case. Stop whenever you feel the need, it's not a race.
  2. M

    Bar Etiquette

    me too, i don't think thiefs might be interested in my stinky clothes, different story for my fanny pack which i always had on my waist.
  3. M

    Newcomer suggestions for newcomer pilgrims (Leon to Santiago)

    I'm glad you have found it useful, I've just noticed that I forgot to add my 3 Layer shell in the list of things I had with me (fortunately it never rained).
  4. M

    If You have Walked the Camino - Do you prefer boots or trail runners?

    Having walked in August i went with trail running shoes.
  5. M

    HOKA warning

    My gf used a pair of Hoka Speedgoats for her camino and they held up well, same for another guy we met which was super enthusiastic about his Hokas (he did the whole route from SJPDP to SDC, the soles were almost slick). On the other hand i've used a pair of Topo MTN Racer 2 and they broke after...
  6. M

    Newcomer suggestions for newcomer pilgrims (Leon to Santiago)

    I returned from my first walk a few days ago, I want to leave here some advice for beginners leaving for their first Camino. I walked the stretch from Leon to Santiago, the stage i've made were: 1) Leon - Villar de Mazarife (8th of August); 2) Villar de Mazarife - Astorga; 3) Astorga - Rabanal...
  7. M

    Hola, first camino in August

    Hi All, i'm Mattia from Italy and, with my girlfriend, i'll be on the Camino Frances from the 8th of August. We have the return flight on the 25th so we would be thinking about starting in Leon in order to have a few buffer days. This will be our first proper camino.

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