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It was my first, and you will feel a sense of accomplishment at the end, because you have accomplished your first Camino . If it’s also your first long distance walk, doubly so!
I think it’s an excellent first Camino, as I mentioned above. And...
I learned early on its about the journey and not the destination. I was fully immersed once I saw my first view of fellow pilgrims walking through Ferrol.
Looks about right. It´s only a few days so don´t get obsessed about techy stuff. Rain is more likely to be a problem than cold in May, but you´ll survive. You´ll even have a good time.
Poncho, (Decathlon or Altus as the sleeves are not going to flap about.)
One pair of pants, zip off is your choice.
Hat with a brim, 'cos skin cancer's a bugger !
Enjoy the trip, I hope to be there in the (northern) autumn
I would kneel before my God, my King and Mrs HtD - nobody else and probably not in that order. I’m not frightened of much usually.
Ponchos, though. Different kettle of fish. I get a bit shivery when I even think about them. I bought one once...
You’ll be fine with what you’ve got. It’s personal opinion (and there are many with a different point of view) - jacket rather than poncho. I am a ponchophobe.
It’s generally warming up in May and although you can’t discount rain in Galicia...
I walked the Ingles a few years ago (2017) in early May and found the weather to be generally colder than I anticipated. Your list sounds fine— I am assuming you’ll be wearing some of the items and carrying the rest(?). I would advise bringing...
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