Please check with the folks managing the places you're lodging about *where* to do your hand washing. We stayed at a place on the CP where the guesthouse owner was quite clear you couldn't wash things in your room / bathroom. She had a laundry...
In Italy is the same (actually you can find it at the bar for less than 1 €):
I have been friend with a waiter for a long time. It works like this:
1) The service is MUCH quicker and more efficient. Waiters "think" instead of writing 😄 . A...
I have done that route and washing machines are easy to find. And the cost included soap. Several evenings watching the clothes go round and round, quite meditative. We used the Breezeo soap sheets for hand washing when needed.
Walked the coastal in late April '22. Trail runners work fine. Some places I had to step very carefully to keep from getting drifted sand into my shoes, I am rather picky about sand in my shoes, but all was good with the trail runners. Hoka...
Thank You for all the encouraging messages, I’m blown away by the massive response! Sorry I haven’t had the time to respond as I deal with the chaos of traveling!
This afternoon I fly out to Madrid, tomorrow, train to Pamplona, the next day to...
Vulnerable Post…
Tomorrow I leave the comforts of my life and begin the grueling process of becoming a Pilgrim.
I am mindful of the enormity of what I’m trying to accomplish, trying to summon the willingness to face whatever the Camino shows...
If you have a quality bladder like one from Osprey (IMO) you can fill it and put in a couple table spoons of lemon juice. Set it sit for a couple of hours or even over night in the fridge. Drain, rinse, and you should have dispelled any of the...
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