Unfortunately not many people can afford to be spontaneous, either time wise or financially, and for us it would have been nice at times to have lived life”away with the fairies”
However little things like work, school holidays and mortgages...
Myself and my husband bought a cheap blanket (for me) and a sleeping bag (for him) in a cheap shop along the way after a particularly cold night on the Frances in October 2016. So I wouldn't worry just bring a liner to start with, and pick up...
You know, if you are reasonably healthy, you can walk from SJPdP to Roncevalles in one day. I know of a very out-of-shape 60+ year old who did it and had a very successful Camino to SdC. I just want to throw that into the discussion.
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