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Early June? It’s marginal. I’d pack the sleeping bag. It’s going to be a 1 season one at that weight. (Edit: I just looked and they claim three season. It isn’t. I like Alpkit, but they’re pushing it with that spec.)
When you’re finished just...
This reminds me of a long standing joke in the project management community when discussing getting a project to deliver a high quality outcome, on time and within budget. It can be good and cheap, but late, good and on time, but over budget, or...
Really depends a bit on the mileage you’re comfortable with doing on a daily basis. For example, most people walk the Ingles in 4 1/2 days, but if you’re fit and comfortable with slightly longer daily kms, it’s easily doable in 4 days . Great...
I took students for 7 days this winter. Although it felt short to me, it felt like a full experience to most of them. Only one expressed a desire to walk longer. I think her Camino will be fine. Try not to impose your Camino on hers...
I have had a small knife taken on two occasions, 'depends on security of the day' ( some have mentioned similar ).
"Things to do" on starting a Camino.
I stop in the first sizeable town China Store and pick up a knife, they always have an...
Your trip sounds wonderful.
I suggest you both stay flexible, mentally and physically, especially with baggage transfer, of which may prove frustrating and fill you day with some anxiety....if it is a short day carry your pack. Forget the tour...
In that case, walking the meseta would be a good choice, in my opinion.
Wide open landscape, endless sky, easy walking. Maybe not that much to see in terms of "sightseeing" and no spectacular mountains. But in spring it is very green and...
If you want to spend your limited time playing with public transport go for it! Otherwise just walk from wherever you can get to to wherever can get to. There is plenty of non-bookable accommodation in and near Burgos. Take a sleeping bag just in...
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