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Sometimes the science, theory and the kit does what it says, but doesn't really help you.
For example, on the last walk I used gloves in the mornings. Nice insulated gloves. But putting my already cold hands into them resulted in my hands...
Also I wonder if Solace is sometimes the word instead of Solitude.
Solace meaning finding peace within difficult circumstances
Solitude meaning generally avoiding it.
I use a boiling coil. You can get them from a fereteria, ironmonger or Chinese shop.
Bring as much tea as you can. The stuff in Spain is weak and you need about three teabags per cup.
Also condensed milk will travel in your backpack.
I finished the VDLP on Good Friday after 5 weeks, and walked all of it alone. On leaving for the airport I saw untold groups tramping into Santiago. Albeit holy week, the Frances is a busy Camino most of the year.
I did the Mozarabes last year...
In the UK The CFSJ will send you the credentials by post. Each one is numbered by hand. So I expect your name gets logged with the number on the credential.
There is also a form to fill out after you have completed the Camino, which you can...
The Co Fraternity of St James here in the UK records the number on the credential it sends to you. Then registers your Camino on completion of it. Which you do by posting a form to them.
In effect you'd be asking for office space. In a busy albergue, not very practicable.
Then having to contend with the gamer who's is on it till 3 am?.......
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