Recent content by KentuckyJay

By the time I did my first trek on the Camino in about 2014, I had already ditched much of my AT gear such as external frame pack and heavy sleeping bag. But my low cut Merells worked just fine. However, I did have to replace a too-light jacket with a warmer pile one in Leon. Adjusting on the...

Like they say on the AT, “hike your own hike.”

It is more than worth it.

Waiting until 8:30 or later is definitely a problem, especially at this time of year when most are hiking by 7 -730 at the latest.

Loved that place.

Do bathroom necessities before bed. Get on the trail early and hike until you come upon a likely looking cafe or bar. Stop and get something to eat and drink (usually involved a cappuccino). Then move on. It worked for me during my 2 Camino. Buen or Bom Camino!

It’s been said that the only person who likes change is a wet baby! 👶

Forget a computer, especially since you describe yourself as a novice long distance hiker. An iPhone will suffice.

That’s why I returned 2 years later and did a different route. Bom Camino.

I was planning to use this airline to get to Wroclaw in May. Now, there is No way I would ever use Ryanair. Further, had this red neck Kentuckian been on the flight, the racist punk would now be sporting a shiner.

Got 2 of each and greatly prefer the passports. It’s the journey rather than the destination.

Was on the Portuguese Camino at the time.

In Spain on the Portuguese route.

I did the central.

Yes it was in Portugal maybe half way between Porto and Tui.