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Shorts vs pants: What a great question. I my case I purchased 2 identical pairs of zip-off pants. I only packed 1 set of the “legs” and used them as required between the two pant portions. I found this worked incredibly well in October and May.
I think this will work well at any time of the...
Oh Sssnek;
it’s very obvious we all feel your pain. It’s also patently obvious to me, at least, YOU can get through this. Six days in puts an amazing into an accomplishment you should be proud of. You have looked the worst in the eye and conquered the challenge. At this point as so many have...
My no blister strategy?
take extra socks and change them half way through each day. I had an extra pair of socks to wash but never had a blister.
I hope this works for you.
Victor and his horses managed to take my sorry butt up to O’Cebreiro in 2017. An absolutely wonderful and memorable time.
Happy to give back in a small way.
Good luck Victor.
Hiya Chip;
Yeah, there are a couple of caveats to be sure. You will have a new phone number associated with the SIM card so when messaging your friends and family back home start out with “Hey don’t delete this message....it’s me,” Otherwise people will see a strange phone number and definitely...
I have just returned from my 3rd Camino and every time I have decided to purchase a SIM card rather than paying the exorbitant amounts to Rogers, Bell, or Telus allowing me to use my phone in France, Spain, and Portugal. For 20 Euros you can get a SIM card with 15 Gig of data, 60 minutes of...
Good on Ya’.
I left Porto this morning (May 31st) and decided to take the Metro to Matosinhos.
You probably now know getting to the sea side is relatively simple.... but the first yellow arrow is a big relief nonetheless.
I was quiet surprised I found the scenery a bit boring. The lack of shade...
I have walked the CF twice, and both times have carried a ukulele. I have never felt the need to provide a performance, or compel others to join in with me. This instrument is a creative, meditative element to my Camino experience. I always try to respect fellow pilgrims and do not impose.
Of...
All booked and ready to go again. This year I'm starting in Porto (first time in Portugal) walking a day or two on the coastal, then heading to the central.
Looking forward to meeting more people I will be honoured to call My Camino Friends. I may not be the fleetest of foot, so say hello on...
Just a thought on the limited time available for your Camino.
If you were to walk backwards from Santiago, facing Santiago and moving east you will know where you could have started at the end of your time on The Way.
I don't think it is necessary to wear your clothes backwards, or wear your...
After walking the CF twice and never having a single blister; my secret....wear Merino wool socks and change them once every 3 or so hours when walking. You will likely carry at least 4 or 5 pairs of socks....but this formula has served me well.
To be fair, I haven’t tried to walk without...
I have walked the CF twice, both times starting in the third week of September. In both cases I was walking in sweltering heat, and on other days I was glad I had gloves and a fleece. (I had to buy the fleece the second time around.
Last year when I walked I found easy to get a bed with the...
I have walked th CF twice starting around Sept. 21st each time. I was freezing in Roncesvalles on the first trip as someone wanted the window open. I subsequently bought an ultralight sleeping bag in Pamplona and have used it ever since. The best part is it weighs nothing and on the coldest...
I have walked the CF twice and will be walking the CP this year....and in all honesty I have received a Certificate for both times walking. The interesting thing for me is the lack of value this piece of paper means to me. I gave my certificates to my parents, and feel I carry “my certificate”...
I am only able to parrot what others are saying. My stay was in September 2017 and was easily one of the most comfortable private Albergue’s I stayed in. I ask my host for a nicerr glass of wine. My host poured me a glass of wine from his own collection, calling it the #3 in the previous year’s...
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