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I just walked Reading to Southampton (recovering from an injury that happened on the Frances) and loved the route, especially Dummer to Eastleigh. I highly recommend, though be aware that there's not much infrastructure, it's hard to get a stamp and lodging is fairly spotty right along the path...
This is a long shot, but I was just able to log back onto the Forum.
My Apple Watch fell off my arm somewhere between Cezur Menor and the base of Alto de Perdon on September 19. It's rose gold with a matching band. Not much use to anyone since it's locked.
I knew a watch would be a distraction...
I tried online as well to book from Pamplona to Roncesvalles. Published schedule went through Sept 1, no updates, and no response to my email.
I'm planning to get to Pamplona late AM on Sept 14 and travel to Roncesvalles in the afternoon. If you're there then and interested in sharing a taxi...
The Rumpl down puffy blanket has loops on the corners; you can slip your thumbs in and keep your blanket from sliding away when you are asleep. It's not cheap (I got mine on sale) but it packs down to the size of a Nalgene water bottle and weighs a scant pound. I plan to use it on top of my...
Thanks, everyone for such a robust and helpful conversation! Im going with a lightweight down blanket and a silk liner. Not necessarily the most inexpensive option, but I think I'll sleep well, and that's crucial!
Buen Camino!
Hoping to walk the CF mid Sept -late Oct. Planning to stay in auberges most nights. As a "woman of a certain age," I am a very hot sleeper. The idea of being stuffed into a sleeping bag is oppressive.
Was thinking of bringing a liner and something like a Klymit Versa blanket for better...
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