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Luka, you want to suggest to the pilgrim rabies shots if it broke the skin! I don't use FB,
I won't go into my rabies story but in the end I was glad I got the shots!
I have been cold at night in Pamplona, 6/29 and Leon, 7/13 wearing a tee shirt, long sleeve shirt and a fleece in layers. In general a fleece or what is called a down sweeter or vest should be fine.
Remember weight!
On my first Camino in 2008 I walked with my brother and we both carried tents. We camped in the rough on a hill top outside of Los Arocs. This was interesting because we came across old foxholes positioned to overlook the town and crossroads, I assumed they were from the civil war. We then...
Recycled soda bottles, but I had success with these on the Primitivo in 2019 and since.
https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-long-sleeved-capilene-cool-trail-shirt/24486.html
They also have a short sleeve version which I wear year round.
I carry a Osprey Stratos 50, I chose it because the harness is very comfortable. It's features are great, they are a blend of my first two pack. It also works great for all of the different types of hiking I do at home.
https://www.rei.com/product/111281/osprey-stratos-50-pack-mens
Comfort with...
I use this
https://www.sat24.com/en-gb/country/pt
and this
https://www.windy.com/-Satellite-satellite?satellite,39.229,-22.816,5
As well as AccuWeather!
The trend looks like showers for the next week, the fetch is from the WSW with moisture feeding in from post topical storm Tammy.
For pilgrims in the U.S. the Basilica of St Augustine is now a official starting point.
https://www.staugustine.com/story/lifestyle/faith/2022/09/12/cathedral-basilica-st-augustine-florida-serve-entry-point-pilgrimage/7988929001/
Two months after the third scope and the last of the meniscus in my right knee I walked from SJPD to Santiago. Since then I have completed the Portuguese from Porto and the Primitivo. My left knee is more of a problem since it is simply worn out, but I am still going. I also carried a neoprene...
I carried a solo tent in 2008 and used it twice. Afterwards I never carried the weight again. I still carry a sleeping pad that only weigh's12 oz.'s which is just a thing I can't seem to drop.
I am planning the VdlP and will carry a light weight emergency bivy.
Buen Camino.
I would keep it unless you have other options. I froze in Leon and Pamplona in July of 2011 and was very glad I had my fleece.
Layers as the saying goes.
I used the Wise Pilgrim app with the map downloaded. I wondered off the track in the dark several time. It came in very handy in some of the towns as well. I used it on the Primitivo. and I am sure it will be a wonder on the Portuguese.
Many love the Mesta, I am sure it has it's moments. I am not a fan, I have walked it in July, and Sept.
I walk from Sahagun to Mansilla de Las Mulas and then take a cab into Leon. It's about 40km, if you start early you will get into Leon with the cab around 16:00.
You will love the Primitivo...
Hi CaminoScott,
Something to look into, in 2017 I walked the central from Porto to Santiago. I spent a very enjoyable evening at Albergue Quinta Estrada Romana.
In a conversation with the proprietor, he mentioned that the only way he could keep the dampness out of his establishment and home...
Or, if you walk the central, stay at the Hotel Aeroporto and start walking from there.. You can easily walk to train station to visit Porto and the cathedral, get your stamp and tour the town.
The hotel serves a nice breakfast.
John Brieley's guide will give you the route pass the airport...
I first walked Burgos in 2008 with my youngest brother who had walked the entire route in 2004.
Amazed and stunned by what I saw and felt I needed to return to Burgos and finish the following year.
That trip was transforming, so I returned in 2011 to walk from SJPP to Santiago. I have since...
I stayed at Hotel Rustico Prado da Vina in 2019. I was nice and peaceful with a easy walk into town. Also an easy walk to the beach on the other side for sunset.
https://www.hoteisguide.com/es/hotel-rustico-prado-da-vina
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