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I use these small(est) binder clips; They don't poke holes, are strong enough to hold even the heaviest wet clothes on the line, are small and super lightweight. I carry a stretchy clothesline too, but only use it when I have to rig something up inside when it's raining.
The neatness of an albergue is really no indication for bed bugs. The nicest looking albergue can host a pilgrim who brings bedbugs with him. Next night you'll get them. Don't expect for even the nicest looking alburgue that they check everywhere/everything each day.
I don't think it's very...
Lay down and have a rest for 15 minutes.
Bedbugs creep out when they feel your heat. So lay down, wait a while and then check the bed.
If I see so much as a hint of bedbugs I'll pack up and sleep on the kitchen floor!
(It's quieter there anyway....)
Other than that I don't use any creams...
I've walked the entire CF incl. Finisterre and Muxia 6 times, and I'm still not tired of it.
It's the social aspect and the ever-changing landscape that attracts me to the CF.
From the third time on, my Caminos started as a walking holiday but I always end up as a pilgrim giving help, needing...
...experience again, just as exhilarating as the first time. And again, and again...
I do have some expectations of what I will find every time:
* Sore feet, like they've been tenderised by a meat hammer, shin pain, sore knees maybe even some blisters
* Bad weather be it ridiculous hot (I'm...
yeah, you've got this. You will never feel fully prepared, go for it.
Just remember to listen to your body and take regular breaks! (it's not a marathon, it's 20 marathons on end... endurance is the game)
Hello! I've done it several times and still I get excited like the first time. Very normal I hope :-)
It's nice to know a little Spanish but it doesn't matter much if you don't, you'll pick up the necessities quickly enough once you're on the Camino.
People are very friendly and willing to...
-Don't forget some toilet paper or start practising wiping with writing paper and grass. :-)
-Some clothespins or other thought up system to keep your clothing being blown from the line; patiently, soaking wet, waiting for you to find them just before you want to go to bed.
-I carry something...
Please, Nelsa Walker, when you take the Napoleon route and get to Roncesvalles let us directly know if it was a walk in the park or if you encountered any pleasant walks down through a forest.
Most people I know get a grin on their face when talking about the Napoleon route and not because it's...
My top tip is pack your bag and just go!
Try to plan on the trail, one or two days ahead. Anything else will fall apart.
You are guaranteed to visit great places. I can't tell you where that is going to be for you, the camino will show you.
Don't just pack light, pack REALLY light. And when...
I would recommend taking a super lightweight (quilt-style?) sleeping bag.
Depending on the altitude and the weather, it can get pretty cold at night and don't count on albergues having blankets available.
This stanza comes to my mind: 'better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all'.
Try to be content by what is given to you, then move on. Even if it means going back.
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