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I am planning to walk the Norte beginning in mid-August thru September. While the timing lines up with another trip, its also right in the middle of holiday season for Spaniards. Starting to get a little worried about availability of...
Tomorrow I fly to Bilbao to start my 5th stint on the Camino. I did the Frances in three parts (2016, 2017 and 2022). Last year I did the Portuguese from Porto.
I did the first 200 km of the Frances totally untrained, fat and not a walker back...
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...
So excited for you, Kiwi Bob! I left on April 28th, 2022 on my CF Camino. It was life-changing and a beautiful time of year to walk in the springtime. I am older and had some health issues but I experienced grace taking one day at a time. God...
Currently sitting at Pamplona station waiting on the train from Madrid for my Camino Mentor/Companion/mate...at least it's stopped raining...
Anticipation brimming for this adventure...
I have an EE Revelation Apex like you, and a 36L pack (though the main body of the pack is only 28L). What I have opted to do is what a lot of American thru-hikers do: I will use a pack liner.
You put the pack liner into your backpack first...
... @Billy Buell ... and learn how to use them.
It is not complicated but I see many people don't get the benefit of poles. For you a good technique is necessary.
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