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Let me make what might be an obvious observation, and that is that daytime maxima around 40 degC won't mean it doesn't get quite cold at night. A quick look at the extreme values for the climate data for Pamplona in August does show a highest...
Bring a sleeping bag. You only need a cheap, lightweight one. Not that much heavier than a liner and the albergues are often quite cold. Also you can bet there will not be a Decathlon close by if you need one.
Yes, one may be an experienced pilgrim with multiple treks under the belt, but this is a forum where "past pilgrims share and future pilgrims learn" and those future pilgrims may see a comment and not understand the context. They might be very...
Well, maybe not. My plans are to leave for France on May 4th, stay overnight in Paris, train to St. jean, and begin the Camino! and Thursday I came down with covid. and yes, it did indeed put me flat on my back. but? thanks to medical...
...I am on day eight of walking the Francés at the moment. It is quite busy. A lot of talk about beds (and the need to book ahead).
I don't book.
Today I tried really hard not to get a bed. I really tried.
Got up late. Took my time to pack...
What you are feeling is well-known.
It is named "Camino Blues".
While walking on the Camino, our life is changing dramatically. We talk to people we would never had talked otherwise, and our needs become very simple: where to sleep ? what to eat...
What you are feeling is completely normal. After months of planning and dreaming, then being immersed in the Camino it can be hard to return to normal life. Many of us find that the only cure is to start planning your next Camino.
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