2014 & 2015 (spring Camino's), zero rain, never got out poncho once.
2016 (spring Camino) heavy snow first couple of days, used poncho and then one other day about a week later.
2017 (spring Camino in Portugal), zero rain and unseasonably hot...
It was 30 C or hotter when I walked in early October last year. Trying to stay cool at night was my main concern on most nights.
I've carried a liner type bag on seven Camino walks and used it about three times in total on all the walks combined...
My wife and I in our mid sixties found with our super early 6:30 AM starts on the Primitivo rarely encountered many young people during the day as we were usually two hours ahead or more setting out each morning.
We did meet many though at the...
Honestly, for myself personally after being on a jet that burns 10's of thousands of gallons of jet fuel to get me overseas, I don't fret much about a one time use sheet.
If you are super environmentally concerned, best to stay at home and hike...
Once I permanently swore off hiking boots after two blister filled Camino's in favor of trail shoes and Wright brand socks, my subsequent five Camino walks have been virtually blister free.
Sock changes mid-day and getting shoes off a few times a...
I have experienced what you term 'horrendous' hiking days, fortunately absolutely none of them have been in Spain, Portugal or anywhere in Europe.
In the Canadian Rockies on the other hand...
The trek up to O'Cebreiro is maybe a 3 or 4 out of 10...
Two words: Private room.
Consider a pension or hotel where available.
I am a light sleeper myself and a good night's sleep is essential to me after my daily half marathon of walking.
Being sleep deprived really starts to put a damper on things...
The US recently sent 100 billion in military aid between Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan rather than spending it on there own infrastructure at home or it's own citizens. They do this quite often.
Most US cities look old, tired and stuffed with...
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