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A quick message from the Camino: I am walking now and am carrying a -20 c sleeping bag. I am very often way too hot at night, even when sleeping in just underwear. Bring a -5 one or something. Also mine weighs 2 kilos (borrowed it), just: no! (Have experienced snow and also 13C like today)
Also...
Hello,
I am walking now and started in Roncesvalles on December 6th, a Wednesday. There were 20 pilgrims there that day, not all of them walking to Santiago. Walking through the snow was quite wonderful. Tomorrow will be my first day of rain.
Not sure how it'll be later in December and in...
Dear MinaKamina, oh no! Have you experienced this? I am currently not prepared for 3 days stuck in a shed in the snow - mentally nor gear-wise!
I've only decided to walk the Camino about three weeks ago & am figuring out how much I need to prepare for when walking in Winter. Aiming to keep my...
Thank you John! I notice that I'm a bit hesitant about bringing a stove-type thing, because of the weight and being unsure whether I'll use it. I think that's because I'm assuming that I won't go for more than 2 mornings and 1 night without a bar / restaurant / kitchen where I'll be able to...
Thank you, I might indeed carry some extra food and plan ahead while walking and experiencing the road. I am looking forward to cooking for others as well - curious to see how many fellow pilgrims I'll encounter. Very happy with your reply & looking forward to experiencing the camino. Buen...
Hello,
I'll be walking the Camino Frances from the beginning of December this year until somewhere in January '18, by myself. I plan on cooking as much as possible, since I'll be travelling on a tight budget.
So I have some questions regarding cooking, that I haven't been able to find...
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