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IMO, take the water bladder and drink periodically. I also usually have a plastic bottle that I refill; it lasts the whole trip. I keep it in the side pocket of my backpack because when I stop for a break, you get more volume in a hurry than with...
I'm asking because I CAN live without these.
I'll keep it short; should I bring...?
Sleeping liner - (don't albergues have at least one sheet? for me that will be enough)
Kindle + Kindle charger
Earphones + charger (my phone only takes...
I don't think I forgot anything because the Camino was not my first time traveling away from home for several weeks. But, when I wrote my first book about the Camino, "Camino Chronicle," I wrote an entire chapter about things to do ahead of time...
I understand that many who set out to walk the Camino may not have experienced having to pee outdoors. But being able to do so, without peeing on your shoes/clothes, etc., is simply a matter or learning a new skill. For most, It does not require...
When I was about half my present age I walked 111km in 24 hours as a fundraising exercise. That wasn't all that difficult. Moving anywhere at all the next day was the big challenge! :cool:
Ok, loving the stream, and lots of good advice. Although I'd prepare for an angry farmer if you choose to glean from his herds, and fires are generally frowned upon... 😉
The one thing you * won't* find on the Primitivo within 5km of Hospitales...
I felt the same way Dave. I don't even remember how long ago I read it but I'd say at least 20 years ago. It was the first time I'd heard of the Camino. And my overwhelming thought after reading the book - despite its many eccentricities - was...
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