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My second pair of "evening" shoes/sandals. They slid under the bed in the albergue and as I hurried to get out in the morning I missed them. Fortunately there were plenty of options to replace them.
Or my fav, Darn Tough brand socks. They are well sized for my feet. As with everything, test out whatever you choose before the Camino so you know what works for you.
There are many places along the way where you can buy a second credencial...pilgrims offices, some churches, some tourist offices, and some Albergues have them. I just bought a second one in Leon at an Albergue. The tourist office directed me to several places in town where credentials were...
Yep. I will be on the Camino too in a few days. I will be looking very clean and sharp. At least on the first day. 😎
I’m the one in the hat wearing that same blue shirt...
Buen Camino all!
Getting up and stuffing your few possessions in a backpack and walking many hours a day and then doing it again day after day is nothing like your regular routine at home.
The first thing to go is any make up. You’ll find that lip balm/chapstick is all you care about.
The next thing you...
Any specific thoughts about a solo female on the Le Puy route?
It sounds like it may be a bit more rural...perhaps more scenic than some but maybe more isolated areas?
Love this thread.
I was feeling a little uncertain about my solo plans for Le Puy this spring.
And reading the latest crime report never helps.
I've done the CF solo but wasn't sure about a new country/new language, less traveled, less familiar route.
After reading all these great stories...
Throwing in an additional perspective here...
I try NOT to plan where to stay unless absolutely necessary. I prefer to have the option of spontaneity depending on the way the day, the weather, my energy level, and my desires unfold. I reserved only my first night in SJPdP (I figured I'd be too...
I've never heard of anyone having something taken from inside their pack while it was in an albergue. It's mostly just dirty laundry in there anyway.
Many people plug in their phones to be charged and leave them while they go do something else. I haven't heard of a stolen phone. So far...
This year I carried a large Dollar Store "S" hook that I sometimes used to hang my pack off the end of the bunk. Depending on the layout of the room it was often very convenient to have it off of the floor.
I never use locks. There were a few albergues on the Norte in April that were...
I'm on the Camino del Norte now and I'm not eating many of the pilgrim's meals. I can't say I'm really enjoying the food but it does fill you up and is usually cheerfully served although without much of a presentation. (Not that I was looking for that but interesting anyway). I do really miss...
Since there has been no further clarification of the "slightly odd" question...it seems a bit trollish.
We are obviously all pilgrims in our own way.
No one "better or worse", just different.
Buen Camino whatever your style
I agree that reading everything about packing and planning can be part of the fun. But It's all just interesting research. YMMV.
I smile at those who insist that what they used and swear by is the ONLY way to go. There is no "one size fits all".
All you need is a comfortable backpack...
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