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You will probably get plenty of comments to not bring a tent - but I am presuming you have a good reason. Just be aware there are legal issues with wild camping in Spain.
I have lightweight tent- but switched out some of the pegs for lighter...
Bring less than you need...
No that's not it.
Carry as little as possible and what you do bring, make sure it's lightweight. There is a community of people obsessed with lightweight items but I'm just using the term to mean keep the weight of...
Dear all,
as I intent to bring a tent I would be very grateful if you could share some of your tips on how to keep the total weight down or even your own packing list.
Currently I am about to minimize everything but some help would be greatly...
I had begun a long epistle, and you may thank the universe or whoever you like that I have deleted it. We are guests. In another country. Let's pay attention to local calendars and also the fact that booking.com is not The Bible.
I leave tomorrow from the US to SJPDP to begin my Camino (Francés). Just want to say “Thank You” to this Forum; I’ve gotten many good ideas, and several questions answered. Hope to report back. Buen Camino!
I feel like a baby bird finally...
...I am on day eight of walking the Francés at the moment. It is quite busy. A lot of talk about beds (and the need to book ahead).
I don't book.
Today I tried really hard not to get a bed. I really tried.
Got up late. Took my time to pack...
I've copied and modified something I wrote in another thread, I hope that is okay?
For me (as someone who prefers to wing it and not make reservations), the easiest solution is to make sure that I don't end up in a place with no beds available...
I think that there are three things any of us, but particularly new pilgrims, might want to consider:
at the very outset, will they book accommodation for the first few nights,that of their arrival and the next one or two depending on what route...
Found him on the way, just before O Cebreiro. That's him in Santiago, and later at home:
Made a poncho for his carrier from a garbage bag. Me in my giant tent-like poncho, and him with the garbage bag, looked ridiculous 🤣.
Bought him a...
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