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I have used Brierley's books for each Camino that I have walked. John and his wife start walking each year during April and update them when they return home.
I always walk the Camino during April and May and bought a light weight 3 pound bag. As long as you sleep indoors, that is all you need. Weight is everything on the Camino.
Your 16s are the correct size. Pilgrims make the mistake of wearing their normal size boots/shoes on the Camino, which causes a lot of foot problems. Your feet will expand as you walk the Camino day after day. Your regular shoe size may change after walking the Camino. Since I walk the...
I am 76 and planning to walk the Camino Frances during April and may. I have walked the full Camino several times. I have always completed it in 30 days. I am planning on shorter distances this time. I have attached my schedule to give you some idea as to what might be comfortable for you.
As a 76 year old I have walked the Camino Frances several times. I have decided that rather than walking it in my usual 30 days I will relax when I walk it next spring. I am attaching my schedule for next spring. It is a very comfortable walk.
I use a fanny pack every time I walk a Camino. I prefer an Ospry pack with two water battles (that is normally enough water each day). I carry it as a belly pack. It allows me quick access to the things I need such as money, national and camino passports, etc.
My Camino partner and I are starting our 3rd Camino on April 19th 2022. Attached is our schedule. We are taking our time to just enjoy the Camino and the people we meet.
I use hiking poles every time I walk a Camino. I find that those having trouble with them are using them wrong and waste even more energy. Two simple rules. on level ground and up hill hiking, the pole tips should never come forward of your heals. Going down hill use them for balance in...
For me, I had a calling, but once you have walked the Camino pilgrims also start experiencing what I call the "Camino Curse". You will start planning your next Camino in Spain. Those who have not experienced the Camino do not understand it, but those who have know what I am talking about. By...
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