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VMarshall reacted to Maggie5859's post in the thread Blister-friendly sandals, and Sandal-friendly terrain on the Francigena with
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I always walk in sandals. Teva is my favourite brand and I’ve tried different styles (Hurricane, Tirra, Ampsole), all quite wonderful. My last camino was in excess of 1400km, completed in my rainbow-soled Tevas! -
Yes. Spend the day in Santiago. So much to see and experience. You could just spend the day in the Obradoiro sharing the joys of all your fellow pilgrims as they arrive. You could explore the city beyond its "classic" sights. You could spend the...
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VMarshall reacted to C clearly's post in the thread Bed Bug situation along the Camino Frances from SJPDP to Santiago with Like.
I don't understand how people think that unpacking backpacks in one room and sending the sleeping bags and clothes to another room can help in any way. Bedbugs are attracted to the sleeping people in their bed clothes. If the bugs come and bite...
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VMarshall reacted to C clearly's post in the thread Bed Bug situation along the Camino Frances from SJPDP to Santiago with Like.
As @trecile said, all of the above are true, and click on the "bed bugs" tag to read much much more. I have been bitten several times on the Camino, so I do take care to organize my belongings for easy treatment. It is important to know that...
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6 @Robo I did say afterwards that I like my hat. 😉 I use a wide brimmed hat and yes I was applying SPF50 throughout the day I would usually start around 6:00 am and tried to be done by 2:00 pm the latest (although I did miss the mark couple of...
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I think for some of us, skin health is a much higher priority. Particularly if fair skinned. Melanoma! (skin cancer is a serious issue) In Australia I'll burn within 15-20 mins in Summer! It's a big health thing here with lots of reminders'...
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Not difficult at all. You fix the Umbrella to the pack straps. I also carry a soft hat with a brim for the times when an umbrella is not required. I never walk without one or the other.
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Okay so my two cents: I used a hat to wear under the hood of my poncho, to keep the rain out of my face (and glasses) I found the hat very handy in sunny and windy weather, to protect my forehead and nose from burning and keep the sun out of my...
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"If you're ever in Mexico proper, And you're wearing a straw hat or topper, When the band starts to play, call a copper, 'Cause by now you should know That they'll grab your chapeau, and they'll stomp on it till it's quite flat, Because Mexicans'...
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I use a handsfree umbrella. I don't like wearing hats because they make me hotter. The umbrella provides shade for my head, face, and upper body.
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