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Planning First Camino, February: Advice, safety, comfort
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[QUOTE="roving_rufus, post: 1212571, member: 21017"] With the aprinca advice to reserve is more to check the albergue is definitely open, though by February this is generally less of an issue. In winter I generally sent a whatapp message or rang maybe a day or two ahead to see if open and "reserve". And I use "reserve" in a very loose sense. There are a few places that don't need to be contacted in advance but aprinca generally lists them. But I know others often just take a chance without any contact even in winter. I wouldn't rely on albergues having coffee- except the ones that are run by a bar. I tend to carry a few teabags (black and herbal) for a hot drink, and find a bar for coffee. At home in Ireland I might consider gaiters, but I haven't taken them on a winter camino - the CF is mainly paths and roads, and except for the odd day of snow when they might be useful- they aren't necessary. But I do carry waterproof trousers. As for a poncho or raincoat - do you already own a decent waterproof coat coming from the UK - why spend extra money? As for a pole or stick- there are a few descents that are tricky even in good dry conditions- some sort of pole or stick is wise. I am not a fan of poles- but they do have use for extra stability in a few tricky spots. But then again I have been known to keep an eye out in trees/hedges to find a stick rather than carry a pole long distance for maybe 3 or 4 spots on the CF when it would be very useful. [/QUOTE]
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