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Just so you know, I am on the Camino right now in Burgos. I brought one pair of walking pants that I wore on the plane and one Macabi skirt. I brought three short sleeve T-shirts and one long sleeve T-shirt, merino wool. I have not touched the...
Yes, you may come across bed bugs.
There are a huge number of posts on here from long-term pilgrims that have walked multiple caminos and never had an issue. Equally, there are posts from people that have come across them on their very first...
@NicoO , that's not a bad list, and if you are comfortable with it go for it.
I personally would delete a couple of items, while still remaining in the 'having a spare' camp. For example in addition to what I am wearing ( shorts, t shirt, long...
Thanks for the feedback.
Based on this Thread I will probably cut down my clothing a little bit.
Medical stuff sounds more extensive than it is: Plasters, my meds, something for the stomage and painkillers basically.
from what i found on the...
Maybe this packing lists or the thought behind it helps someone, however it is unproven yet as the start of my Caminho is yet to come (May from Porto). I may also optimize it a little more.
List includes Items that I'll allready wear when...
Ditch the sleeping bag. Take a liner only
I've walked Frances, Portugese and Sanabres in autumn and going on winter and never needed (or carried) a sleeping bag. Most Albergues have blankets or are heated, and day clothes double as night clothes...
It's not like there were tonnes of options/Happy Cow listings in each place, but I certainly found it helpful! And if you want to be good vegan Samaritan, please add any places you find on the way with vegan options to the app! 😀
Here is my...
I followed some youtubers and from what i saw a switch from route to route seems to be rather easy (f.e. using public transport or walking over to one or the other.) . so you can walk both for a bit and than just keep on the route that you...
@betheloisej95 did you have good experience with HappyCow in Portugal? In Germany i find the app results to be rather mediocre.
And good news everybody :) I booked my flight so: May 2024 Caminho here i come :)
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