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Hi all! Started today from Oviedo to Escamplero. Now I know, why so many people say it's a bit of a challenge to come out of Oviedo. I got lost just once, but was rescued by a very friendly guy. A short, but beautiful walk by great weather...
I confess:
I like cold beer.
I like breaks (with a cold beer and tortilla).
I like orujo with a coffee.
I like communal meals.
I like getting to know other pilgrims.
I like conversations, spiritual or whatever.
I like to explore and do food in...
Having to press that button for water in the shower at the same time as waving my hand to make the light turn back on. All part of the fun. Grateful to be finished and having a shower and a bed
I get really annoyed with people who seem to still think that Camino should be like they imagine it should be especially after they’ve spent far too much time on this forum researching what it could be.
Oh, and people who think I snore out of spite
Well done! I avoid the leukoplast unless absolutely necessary, and use hikers wool. The moment I start to feel a hotspot I pack it well, it binds to your socks and forms excellent protection.
Sleeping in hostels is an art. Not one I'm overly...
I've recently completed the Milford Track here in NZ. Absolutely loved it and would recommend it to anyone who is fit and can get through the ballot process. My friend had pulled out a week beforehand due to long-Covid exhaustion, and I was...
The Great Walks are far harder in general than the Camino Frances. But it’s the day-after-day-after-day that gets you on the Camino. Things get stronger whilst others come out of nowhere.
I think your gear shakedown was a great idea as was the...
I loved the simplicity of hiking life too! Get up, make breakfast, pack, hike to the next hut, eat dinner and collapse into bed. Life was the scenery around me, the people I met, and what I carried on my back, without the cares of a busy world.
Thanks for the replies.
I have tried the Talon 33 and it was very comfortable, as is my other Osprey.
Great advice re the personal item bag.
Thanks again all.
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