I use the thinnest, lightest, Injinji toe socks. Then on top I like light or ultra light REI merino wool crew socks.
That's been a good combination for Caminos for me.
I've tried various ways but nothing has worked consistently . . . Until I went to a UPS package store, bought a box 4 X 4 X 56 inches and some bubble wrap. I encircled the walking stick with the bubble wrap until it was a tight fit in the box...
I stayed in the public albergue for directly behind that hotel/restaurant last May. The hotel and restaurant could not serve me at all because a family had reserved everything for its reunion. So I carried my own food. That may be your only...
Last May I hiked the Salvador with a friend. We saw a total of 4 pilgrims. These were 1 pair of friends, and 2 others walking solo. We spent 1 night with the 2 solo hikers. They rest of the walk we were the only pilgrims.
If you want to be...
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