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Have you ever tried to put a tent back into the ludicrously small bag it came in? Your Altus stuff-sack has done you a favour. It assessed your stress levels and concluded they required no further enhancement.
Just roll the damned thing into...
I have worn my trail runners on the Salvador/Primitivo several times, no problem. The Salvador has a few long stretches of asphalt, and I think your feet will be happier in shoes with more cushion.
The best defense against an irritated cow heading your way? Look directly at the cow with a hungry expression on your face, and while pointing at the cow loudly shout one word as often as needed: "Cheeseburgers"
I walked the Via Francigena from Lucca in the fall of 2022 and I loved it all! I speak no Italian, carried my own pack, and had good weather overall. There was a lot of climbing of rolling ups and downs often and they were tiring, but the vast...
Yes, no more detour required, but there will probably still be a lot of people who take the detour for other reasons. @C clearly has promised to report back, and I hope to do that too, in May.
I was having trouble following the discussion earlier in this thread however does the following in a thread today (this one) essentially say “no more detour required?”. I know this should be self evident but…better to ask than assume I “got it”...
We have had threads like this in the past, so before I take the time to think about how to answer your questions from my own vantage point, I would just like to post a “preemptive strike.” If you are not concerned about these issues, please just...
I just need to vent here a minute. I've been booking lodgings for my next Camino (not my group, but my own).
I would like to ask people who post reviews, especially on pilgrim sites such as Gronze, to remember where they are and what they are...
A lucky escape. It pays to keep your eyes wide open and to stay focused. Walking long distances over rough terrain is no joke. I’m glad they were rescued.
I think it’s great training to add weight to simulate the backpack. But I think I would prefer just walking with my actual pack on. That’s because I know that having 12 pounds weight pulling directly on my shoulders (if this is a vest without a...
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