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I have in SJPDP, roncesvalles, and Zubiri, hopefully will get a bed in Pamplona, and after that I will evaluate if I make reservations or just hope for the best in the albergues (also depending on my walking speed)
Thank you! I will try an buy them at decathlon in Bordeaux, which is my last stop before SJPDP. (I would also use them on el salvador; which I read is tough) but I think it's worth the 15 euros investment, so I might as well get them from the...
The weather on the Camino Frances, Galicia area, has been very wet and cold the past 10 days & since we reached Santiago. Definitely a rain poncho was worn everyday. You can buy them along the route...
No need for an additional pair of shoes - your altras and Chacos will be sufficient (I only bring Chacos with me, for everything).
One thing about waiting to see if you need trekking poles, some of the hardest sections and that where it's most...
I’m curious, have you weighed your kit? To walk far, carry less.
With regard to your dad’s concern, I wear the same walking shoes every day. But, like you, I have sandals to wear in the afternoons and evenings after my hiking is over. The extra...
Thank you! Yes I realized if I bring "nice" tops, I can wear them as an evening outfit :) so not bringing the extra shirt. And only brining the sarong :)
I just ordered a scale on amazon
I'm someone who weighs everything so I would obviously advise to weigh your backpack before you make any changes!
Mind that the toiletries/first aid stuff usually end up weighing quite a bit even if you take the minimum...
Imo, you don't need an...
Adding to the chorus for at least a sleeping bag liner. I stayed in private rooms in albergues that provide bedding but some places looked kinda sketchy so I slept in my liner on top. They are lightweight and don’t take up a lot of room, so worth it!
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