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I wore one set of clothes for walking and one set for evenings/sleeping. That way my evening clothes stayed fairly clean, particularly because I had lightweight merino t-shirts (one short sleeve and one long sleeve) which didn’t hold odors. In addition to the evening t-shirts I had one pair of...
We flew into CDG and with the scheduled hour and forty minute layover till our flight to Biarritz, I really thought we would miss our second flight. Surprisingly, after a quick passport check and a long and circuitous trek through several terminals, we arrived at our Biarritz flight with time to...
Thanks all for the helpful replies. Our flights are indeed on the same ticket, and the only checked bag we might have would be our hiking poles. We don’t mind taking a later flight to BIQ but we don’t want to spend the night in Paris. I will contact Delta to discuss.
Our plane ticket to Biarritz has us flying Delta into CDG airport then catching another flight (HOP/Air France) to Biarritz. I am surprised that our short layover of 1.25 hours between flights was an option, but even so I am concerned we will miss the second leg. What has been your experience...
Look for electrolyte capsules geared towards ultramarathoners and cyclists. I use products like Hammer Nutrition’s Endurolytes and SaltStick capsules. There are other brands as well.
I have a pair of REI silk long underwear that I wear under pants in chilly weather. They are extremely lightweight and would provide warmth under hiking pants but they are not designed to be worn on their own. A pair of leggings or tights would be more versatile.
Although I much prefer good fresh brewed coffee, on backpacking and canoe camping trips I use this brand of instant coffee. https://alpinestartfoods.com/products/original-blend-instant-coffee-packets
It’s even good cold, if you have to.
Where besides SJPP and Pamplona can one purchase an Altus poncho? I plan to take a rain coat but am wondering if having a poncho as we near rainy Galicia might be a good idea.
We are flying into Biarritz and have an extra day/night during our travels that can be spent in either Biarritz or SJPP before we start walking. We would use the time to see some sights and recover from jet lag. Which town would you recommend, and do you have any sightseeing or lodging suggestions?
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