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I know this is a question on gear and I can see you are allowing a lot of time for your Camino but I would really recommend you try extending your walking distances before you go. Yes, those shoes may be ok for 5 miles but not for 10. Yes that...
The Lake District can be just as bad 😄
I once camped in Ennerdale and my arm was black within 2 seconds of putting it outside the tent in the morning.
Should have moved further away from the water! 😉😄
Edit:
No bites, just irritation while...
Sorry, just that you said 5am. I was never up at that time but assume quite dark. Anyway, plans change on Camino. I actually slept better than I have in years, didn't go to bed earlier, just slept later so had a later start
There is a saying on the wall in the albergue in St JPdP , warning pilgrims about the month ahead.
It might be applicable here;
How do you make God laugh ?
Tell him your plans
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