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Quite an impressive story of determination and resistance.
The only reason for not having bag transport is if you want the freedom to stop when you feel like it. Otherwise, do what you feel like, and listen to your body. Besides bag transport, you have other options (non-exclusive) that can...
Hi,
Thank you for sharing, quite an impressive low weight
I am preparing for my second Camino, and I really struggled with the backpack weight in my first Camino (not help having two bad knees), so I intend to reduce it as much as possible.
Your 4,49 kg sound impressive. A quick amazon search...
I'm impressed ! I really need to drop my backpack weight, so maybe some advice (I am planning the Portuguese Litoral in mid September)
In terms of clothes, how do you manage with just one t-shirt? and is a head light not necessary?
thanks
Hi, I live in Lisbon, so I might help clarify the issue :)
Some years ago the restaurants/bars were in a crisis and become annoyed with people asking for tap water with ice cubes and not consuming anything else, so they started denying it.
As of 2021 there is a law that says that...
I wish you a great experience. On the Camino and as a volunteer.
I will be doing the Portuguese, senda litoral + spiritual variant, so we won't cross paths (at least not this year ;) )
Hi @CaminoDeChristiano , I am in a similar situation. My first Camino in 2022 and are now anticipating my second Camino in 5 months.
I can relate with much that you have said: the anticipation, the joy of returning to a simpler life, the time for reflection (I meditate while walking).
My first...
I guess it depends on your hair and skin type. But I would suggest testing at home before the Camino, to know what works best for you.
For me, the hair is the sensitive spot so I tried several solid shampoos until I got one that worked. The same shampoo worked well enough for the body
For the...
Hi Evan,
Yes, I did my first Camino (the Primitivo) in June 2022. It was an overwhelming experience. I am not an experienced hiker and for me it was really tough. One thing that helped was to do rest stops along the way, and a nice hot cup of tea was great. For me, the weight was a crucial...
Dear @wanderlustesq , it is your Camino and your decision to take a chance and go for it, to wait for sunnier days or take a bus to outrun the rain. Whatever you decide, just do it out of your heart and not your fears. Don´t let the fears take the Camino away from you, and it is possible to...
I had a look at Paprika reviews and it looks like a fancy restaurant, a little expensive, with a outdoor patio by the wall. Now I understand your "I was treated just fine even in my hiking clothes" :)
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