These, if thin is a top priority: https://www.wrightsock.com/products/coolmesh-ii-quarter-socks?_pos=3&_psq=coolmesh&_ss=e&_v=1.0
These, if you want a cool Camino logo! https://www.wrightsock.com/products/eco-explore?variant=31825134944345
Falling into the "belt and suspenders" group, we use a pack cover if it's really pouring, but everyday use very lightweight bags inside our backpacks. You can use durable plastic zipper style bags, but we really like these Osprey bags...
I used to carry lightweight Keen "water shoes" when I used boots. But now that I've switched to trail runners (Topo Ultraventure) with quick dry uppers, I just change socks after my shower and put the same old shoes back on. I've found them to be...
On the Norte in March/April, we've never had an issue finding at least one restaurant open on a Sunday, but frequently there have been no groceries. In most cases, we usually get a little extra on Saturday if we remember, but in most cases just...
I'm in Chicago tonight, having crossed into Illinois earlier today and then taking a train from Matteson into the city to visit friends for a couple days. This means I've now crossed Indiana twice, following first the southern branch and now the...
Hello @Kev&Kath. Yes, there is a perfect escape route for you to take from the boardwalk to Santa Iria da Azoia. I documented this on my website, for day one out of Lisbon. There are only two escape routes that I counted after the bridge...
Rome2Rio is a great resource for questions like this. I'd suggest checking it out here: https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Bilbao/Donostia-San-Sebasti%C3%A1n#trips
Buen Camino!
Foot comfort is a very personal thing. Some folks can't stand wet feet, some, like myself could care less. My experience is that whatever type of shoe you wear, you are likely to have wet feet, either from the weather, or more commonly from...
RENFE has launched a promo today for their new Avlo high-speed low-cost train service from Vigo-Madrid and A Coruna-Madrid (with a stop in Santiago de Compostela) with tickets as low as 7 euros. The effective departure dates are July 22 to Sept...
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