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    Who has packed the lightest pack?

    I’m baffled about the concern over weight. I walked the entire Camino when I turned 60. I averaged 14 miles/day. My pack weighed nearly 20lbs. I’m 5’3” and 115 lbs. I‘m not an athlete. All was well.
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    Can I take my trekking poles as carry-on baggage?

    I flew Ryan Air 2 years ago. I checked my backpack with the poles securely attached, but the desk agent insisted they would fall off and told me to carry them on. Going thru security, the staff refused to allow the poles to be carried on. I then spent 20minutes trying to convince the desk agent...
  3. J

    Did anyone regret walking the Camino?

    Well...I walked it 2 years ago. It wasn’t exactly the relaxing experience I’d hoped for. I found the bed rush to be annoying, causing me to either leave earlier and earlier each morning (often walki g in the dark for more than an hour), or booking ahead, which somewhat limited my options for how...
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    Walking poles and Qatar Airlines

    I flew home to the US two years ago, and the airlines (can’t remember which one) wouldn’t let me check my poles, even though they were securely strapped to my backpack. Then security wouldn’t let me carry them on because they have metal tips under the rubber covers. Baggage check wanted me to...
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    Weather on Camino Frances during September

    I walked the Camino at exactly that time of year. It was broiling hot at the beginning, and quite cold by the end. So, layers are ideal.
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