This picture is a detail of the south entrance of Santiago cathedral. Look at the Omega and the Alpha: they are in reverse order (omega first): that means that Santiago is not the end, but a new start in your life...
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.
1. Stay out of weekends and Mondays.
2. After Zubiri, stay out of traditional stages.
3. Don’t waste your energy into planning and booking and fears. Fear is the mind killer!
Don’t book. You’ll get into the habit of overcompensating and...
You’re on to something.
I personally have done long, exhausting hikes with only tiny amounts of water. I simply don’t need liters of water for a day’s hike.
But all the reminders of “stay hydrated” teached people a fear.
"I must not fear.
Fear...
I considered it mostly for the Caminos where there’s plenty of water for refilling.
As for the shoulder harness: I liked the lumbar pack because of muscular issues with the back. doesn’t the harness invert the whole idea? I mean, it sounds like...
Yes- when you use the day, I would recommend their shoulder harness (Strapettes) about $28 USD. The day can get a little top heavy so you have to pack it a certain way- the challenge with the lumbars is water- at 8.34 pounds per gallon, If you...
I’m on day 10 and just walked into Burgos.
Albergues outside of stages at mostly half full. Only special ones might be completo.
Mornings are freezing cold very often. At 11 I take off my layers, and consequently get sunburned after. It’s...
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