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[QUOTE="Helen1, post: 632025, member: 37634"] Here's my take: 1) This depends a bit on when you arrive but I would stay in SJPD. Relax into being in a new country, take time to visit the pilgrim office, take a moment to pause. Definitely stay in Santiago, loads to see and do and take some time to transition out of walking mode. 2) I usually walk in sandals, no socks and use anti-chafing gel 3) Buy a plastic water bottle with water in it and then refill, one less thing to worry about 4) You'll need something. Personally, I take a superlight weight over the shoulder bag or rucksack. Put all my valuables including phone charger and stuff in, if I want to leave my rucksack by a door to wander around a museum I just grab that bag so I have all the stuff I really need with me. It can also come with me into the shower. ... 7) Lush solid shampoo bars are very good. If it's your thing a silk/fake silk strappy dresses for hot evenings is super lightweight and more stylish than outdoor gear. A lot of younger people wear gap year kind of clothes rather than outdoor gear - less true for Americans I think. If you walk and decide the camino isn't for you, have the courage to do something else. I met a few people in their early 20s who were bored, really not enjoying the experience, and would have been better enjoying the food and drink in San Sebastian, at a music festival in Salamanca or surfing Tarifa. The camino will still be there for you when you are ready. Learn some Spanish. Take every opportunity you can. [/QUOTE]
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