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I am picking up all kinds of rubbish as I walk the Camino Francés. As a rough guide I am getting a shopping bag of rubbish between villages or, about five bags full a day. Probably more than half is discarded tissues. It is a misconception that such waste used in the open will quickly decay...
Agreed. Three excellent albergues. 6pm departure accompanied by the bar flashing time and temperature over street door....okay, okay, for that, one last croissant and another café solo before going.
Totally agree on the bumbag solution, specifically the expensive but very secure PacSafe that wanders around my waist according to the loading. When fully loaded with backpack, it balances my old outgrowth and provides a convenient working space for those things I need while walking...
Everyone here has given good advice but as someone hoofing it across the Meseta at the moment and looking at the problems of the group I started with, walk in a good set of boots before St. Jean. Too many have retired hurt because of this fundamental error. You will be doing 30+ day hikes, end...
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