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NNorthfaceJohn replied to the thread Camino Dating.I would imagine a lot of people do the Camino for the opposite reasons, to get away from relationships🤣🤣🤣. Seriously though, having a few weeks just to yourself without any obligations is a rarity, why would you waste that on extra baggage...
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NHas anyone tried wearing sun sleeves? Seems they might be good for protection from the sun while also perhaps forgoing the need for a long-sleeve shirt? My concern is whether or not the fit is comfortable - not too tight so as to constrict...
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NNorthfaceJohn reacted to t2andreo's post in the thread New Forum Topic... Portable Clothes Wringer? with
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More "Stuff' To carry is NOT the answer. Everything you carry should have at least two defined and defensible uses. You should be in the habit of applying this two-use test for everything you plan to wear or pack. Only the rare exception has a... -
NNorthfaceJohn replied to the thread Sandals vs. flip flops..I've bought a pair of Xero Z-Trail sandals for the shower and evening wear. I've been walking and doing some running in them. At first they felt a bit odd, but after putting a few kilometres on them now, I really like them and I'm considering...
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NNorthfaceJohn replied to the thread Inviting reflections on the wider costs of walking a Camino.I have found that the first time I walked the Camino was a minimalist reset. By carrying everything on my back, I realised how little that I need and how to multipurpose each item. Looking in a shop window thinking "Oh that would be nice", but...
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NNorthfaceJohn replied to the thread Merino wool shirt.I love the feel of Merion Wool against my skin and the lack of odour. But I find the lighter and thinner material to be less durable. It also it takes much longer to dry than modern synthetic garments which are also much cheaper. My plan for the...
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NNorthfaceJohn reacted to Former member 104756's post in the thread Starting the Camino in Bayonne with Like.
Well done on organising your accommodation for 14. Having walked the Baztan, I can well imagine the challenge. But your efforts will be rewarded. A wonderful path, and I can say that despite having walked 4 out of 5 days in the rain and having...
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NNorthfaceJohn replied to the thread Starting the Camino in Bayonne.That's very interesting. I'm going myself in May. The 20th of May to be precise.
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NI walked it about 10 years ago. I believe there is a signposted route now but I just followed the river towpath to Cambo-les-Bains then a very minor road south of the river to Bidarray. Had an accident there which stopped my walk. I returned a...
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NYes, walked it about four years ago or so. Lovely walk and some of the most beautiful countryside you’ll see on Camino. You can actually start directly from the airport and cut across to the marked path, but I preferred heading to Bayonne first...
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