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I'm arriving at Lourdes from London on 30th March, will be staying a few days there then making my way to SJPDP, planning to start from St Jean in the first week of April. Intending to walk the Napolean Way, if its open, otherwise might wait a day or so to see the state of play, or else walk...
I didn't camp at all during my April-May 2015 camino. I'm going to use the snugpack stratosphere, which is a hooped bivvy bag, from April 2016 because sleeping in Albergues will be very awkward due to the severity of my psoriasis. I think that the advantage of using a bivvy bag, rather than a...
Having walked SJPDP to Santiago April-May 2015, I was hooked and almost immediately started planning my return in April 2016. Flight booked well in advance to secure a fantastic discount, researching the lightest kit and gear, planning, planning, more planning. So, nothing has really changed...
I wore British Army Pro Goretex boots on my Camino st jean to Santiago. No blisters, no problems whatsoever except it used to get very hot from time to time - my feet I mean - but easy solution take off boots and have a little sleep on the side of the trail. Boots are heavier than most but...
Hello, I am Les from Eastbourne, UK, departing Stantead 14 April, starting from SJPP 16 April. This is my first Camino and I am intending to just take things as they come.
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