Yes, this one from Decathlon can attach to the hip belt or be worn as a separate waist pack. I know that Osprey also makes a bag that's designed to be attached to the backpack.
The one from Decathlon is not currently available in the US, but...
Astorga to Foncebadón: 16.2 miles 26 Km
I left Astorga a bit later despite being awake since 4:30 AM. I packed my cPAP machine, ate the breakfast I bought at the súper the night before, I headed out at my usual time around 6:30 AM, but the hotel...
Yes! In late September there will be lots of pilgrims in Leon.
All you need to do is see another person walking with a backpack, smile and say hello, mention that this is your first day, and see what conversation develops. 90% of pilgrims will...
Slight tangent but I stayed in an albergue last week that saved lower bunks for those over 50! It’s great when local managers implement those type of working practices locally (where practical).
Arriving by the 20th seems... tough. Assuming you are in Astorga now, its roughly 300km left and 11days. With the distances you seem to be comfortable with i dare say the math does not work. I'd either recommend arranging for your items to be...
Going all the way to Ponferrada is a long haul. From Cruz de Ferro to Molinaseca is generally considered a tough downhill stretch. Perhaps consider stopping in El Acebo or Molinaseca. Rabanel to El Acebo would allow for plenty of time a the Cruz...
It was the highlight of my day too Hector. It was great to meet the man, the myth, the legend! I’m confident our paths will cross again as we hit the home stretch to Santiago. We got this!
So, I’m beginning my fifth week on the Camino. It certainly has been a journey filled with surprises. The novelty and excitement have worn off. But after a rest day in León, I’ve recovered enough to resume my walk. I hope that my resolve is...
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