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Did 2 Caminos and can vouch without any reservation Injinjitoe socks, just like a foot glove, and also supplimented with toe separators and an extra pair of socks when I started the Camino. I had some minor issues to start with, but I could not recommend them high enough.
I do love my Injinji socks as well, did 2 Caminos with little foot trouble.....
The pack, well take what you think you need, and ditch / give away stuff on the way when you realise you wont use them, like my sleeping bag on the last trip
Buen Camino a todos
Some truly wonderful stories here, for me, it was all the wonderful people I met, who were all carrying their own crosses to bear, and all were enjoying the experience.
Having just finished a 4 cycles of Chemotherapy last week, I am planning to walk a small part of the Camino Portuguese next...
I walked my first Camino last year, from SJPdP to Santiago in 30 days.
I raised GBP 17k for cancer related charities, being close to my heart as I have a terminal prognosis.
I never asked one person on my journey for a contribution.
All the money went straight to the charities.
I paid all of...
Wonderful experience, what true life is all about, and makes you empathetic, humbled and more human.
In my own case, I did my first Camino last year, after I was diagnosed with terminal stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis, I completed CF in 30 days. Everyone I met had their own reasons, whether stated...
I did the CF last May 2018.
The hardest part for me personally was resisting the very strong urge to buy a ticket back to SJPdP to start it again after the second day in Santiago after I finished.
Physically, the downhill to Roncesvalles, after a hard day on day 1.
I will be doing the CP from...
did my first Camino this year, shared my first night in a cubicle in Ronesevalles with a Swiss family, the father was 90, and did the whole hill (I kid you not) and met them a few stages after, suggestions:
1) buy a pair of hiking boots 1 size too big
2) suggest buying Injinji toe socks or...
Hi Sam, a few of the thoughts and things that worked for me, as I did my first Camino this year, starting 1 May, finishing 1 June this year.
1) dont plan too much, take it as it comes, some days you will want to walk far, others you wont.
2) I took 2 changes of clothes, and all worked well for...
I started the CF on 1st May and finished 1st June this year, my first time. I stayed a few nights in Albergues, however gave up due to the obvious reasons and stayed in Pensions, Hostels, Hotels. The are advantages / disadvantages to both, however I dont regret mixing it up, and I have always...
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