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I have probably 5000 miles on Hokas. Speedgoats for the AT and Israel National Trail to the Holy Sepulchre. Challengers for the Via Francigena and the Frances. Cliftons for Chimayo and Baby Steps on the beaches of Florida. Others. Plus training miles. I’ve used most of them under extended trail...
It amazes me the number of people who sing with the nuns in the lobby, but skip or miss the Mass held later in the evening. There are many churches offering a pilgrim blessing, but the blessing there, with the nuns singing and special homily dedicated to pilgrims, makes it a very powerful...
Plenty of people left Pamplona for PDR yesterday without incident and without violating any police or civil order not to walk. If you want to proceed, you can, is my understanding. But Logrono is a wonderful city. A true hidden gem of Europe. I hope you enjoy it.
I am hearing directly from folks on the Camino while I assist them virtually. Some left from Pamplona this morning and arrived in PDR without incident. Evidence of the fire is visible from the trail in a few places but there is no cause for alarm at this time is the consistent information I’m...
Purchased two 500ml bottles of water every other day and discarded them after 2 days. Strange that I was the only person in my group without a hydration pack and I was the only one who didn’t get trail belly. Hmmm ...
As for ease of access, I saw two girls from Italy arguing because one...
I am reluctant to share this link, because the tune is so darn catchy I would have annoyed the crap out of my fellow pilgrims when I made the walk.
So listen and beware ...
Two short sleeved t-shirts One long sleeved t-shirt. One rain jacket. Layer if necessary. Anything more will not be used. I finished in July and live in Florida. I get cold when it is 60 degrees F. I never had a problem.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/summer-july-camino.35709/
Here's a link to a thread on the Equipment page I wrote after finishing on July 28th last year.
Hi. I bought a pair of ATR to train in, then bought another pair about three days before we left. I'm glad I did.
By the time we got to Leon, the soles had begun to wear down. If it had been raining, it could have been an issue.
By the time we got to Finisterre they were ready for the fire...
Look in the equipment forum. I posted a comprehensive listing of summer gear with reviews.
Get rid of gore tex everything
Buy sandals as backups and to let your feet breathe when resting. Keen, tevas, chacos etc.
Don't take boots. Get breathable shoes built for distance like Merrell Moabs or...
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