For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here. (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation)
You do not need «tech» clothes, a lot of people like them, but no need... I detest dinousaur/plastic clothes and do without... Cotton is heavy, get some wool - perfect opportunity to ask for presents from family/friends in Norway - good deals to be had atm...
Budget - Doable, I just spent 6...
everyone can walk... Unless there are disabilities, medical issues etc etc. Then you need to consider those issues
You can be superfit, having done marathons, triathlons etc - and end up with medical issues... (Been there, seen them...)
You can be unfit, at the beginning, and listening to your...
My choice is (trail)runners and never waterproof ones, as that is what works for me. I know that boots works for others...
If your feet sweat, which mine do when it's warm, my experience is that waterproof shoes keep the moisture in. If it is really wet and cold, and I expect to be wet for...
...cantankerous at times;)
I have traveled less than some, and more than others... I'm happy with simplicity, but I can also appreciate a 5* hotel.
I find that many (not all) of those that are considering booking a whole Camino in advance will be doing this sort of trip for the first time, and...
I read an article the other day (in Norwegian, and cannot find it at the moment). The gist was that the "hiking association " along with the "Association for blind/vision impaired" were creating a training course for those that would be interested in being a hiking companion for those with...
Beautiful, beautiful picture Kat and Lotta:)
How awesome that the Camino is still bringing unexpected experiences. I keep looking out for this thread and it always cheers me up:)
I already voted - and picked Thai, Indian and Italian... I found it really hard to choose - Thai and Indian I love as there's such a variety between regions, everything from complex curries, salads that showcase 3-4 ingredients and awesome "streetfood"; there's comfort food for cold nights and...
Happy Birthday:) May there be many more
... I'm (quite a bit) in awe. I'm amazed at the positivity that you display whilst experiencing a set back. I am so glad to hear that you've found both good friends - and the luxury of a bath;)
Taxigreno, cleanogreno, hotelogreno - it says more about...
Sometimes it just happens - then make the best of it.
Being a bit frightened or apprehensive does not have to be bad, may be it just shows that you're thinking deep down - Going a bit outside your comfort zone? Both of those are good in my book:)
You say you did not know your dad, but you say...
There's never, in my mind, something as easy as a "yes/no answer" when it comes to letting your money go...
But before you do pass on your change on the Camino - consider this:
Europe, like most of the world has issues when it comes to discrimination towards minority groups. Not all of these...
Where are you flying in to Robo? If you have not booked tickets, yet - I'd suggest Madrid. Then - take the train to Santiago, leave your luggage there - stay overnight, skip the Pilgrim sites, just recover from flight and have a good nights sleep. The next day make your way to SJPP with...
lol - I'm with you. Never understood why people insist on having closed windows in a room with 10 people that you cannot swing a cat in... However - I think koilife might be right:p Rhetorical question...
I took a friend from the UK back to Norway with me for Xmas some years ago. My mum kindly...
If you have 2 books already, no need to buy a 3rd;) You can probably borrow one whilst underway, as many English speaking pilgrims use the Brierley book (it does have good maps, a nice schematic of ascent/descent - a spiritual section that tend to split people into "nay" or "yay". There are...
-And if your trainers/trailrunners have an extra "eye" towards the top run your laces through these before starting on long sections with downhill walking as this will also help preventing your foot sliding forward. This might seem obvious to others, but took me a few years to figure out that...
I don't think you have any need to worry as you sound as you have both common sense and are able to show consideration to others:)
I don't think early risers are a problem... They function as my alarm clock - however I do consider people rustling their plastic bags, repacking their bag, bopping...
1 You can get both bus and train tickets at relevant stations, if you've not bought them, no need to stress. They are available - customs should only apply if you arrive from outside of the "Schengen" area, and then it's only an issue if you brought things you shouldn't...
2 Spork - no need, at...
The 10% is sort of thrown around as a guide... And that is all it is. Some carry less, some carry more. I often carry more. Sometimes I'm "good" and pare my pack down, other-times I decide that I want the extra luxuries.
As for the sleeping bag - very individual. I sleep cold, and would not...
For airline tickets it can be worth signing up for special offers, either directly with the airlines or with an online travel agent.
If possible do some longer walks, with a backpack that has some weight in it. This will give you an idea of how much distance you can comfortable cover in a day...
I see no reason why it's not doable, as it will be similar daily distances to what you covered last year.
People find their own "essence" of the camino, and their own "camino family" (if they are interested). Prescribing what the essence is and what speed you have to walk at to find it is...
With the don't carry more than 10% of your bodyweight obsession, there is not a lot of books available. Does not matter how many languages you read, people choose not to carry them. Some larger cities/refugio's have book exchanges, expect to diversify from what you normally read
Not sure which...
This site is run by Ivar at in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon