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Just one opinion. I completed Primitivo last month. Rain jacket? Yes! Lightweight. Tent & Mat? No. Instead of mat, consider liner. I started with 2 liters of water and by day 3, only 1 because plenty of places to refill. Buen Camino.
I skipped the camera for strictly weight reasons. My phone has been great so far. My family is traveling with me by my shared album and I am having fun with the Relive app. Buen Camino
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hi! I can speak only for Primitivo. I’ve spent about 5 Euros at the Mercados for lunch every two days. That’s bread, cheese, chorizo, fruit. Breakfast has been 5 euros for coffee & yogurt. Dinner about 10 Euros if not included in room. Bed average 15 euros/night. I did splurge 120...
I had a couple 20 mile days, but it was actually a 12 mile that had me in doubts. As someone else added, get a private room, and for me, journal. It helped me clear my head and see my thoughts. It is work and I cussed out each rise on the path. I have a reason to be here and that pushes me...
This is one of those “it depends.” How rigid are you, how flexible…..I’m halfway through my first Camino & it’s been smooth except for the rain the last couple of days. I bought booked my first night in Oviedo and my second night in Grado. Getting a feel of my actual pace, I book the night...
Jim....thank you! I booked my flight to Madrid and am hopeful the journey will begin to come together. I have a hotel for my first night in Oviedo and as you say...."see where we get." I want to believe the Camino will give the guidance...your post is hopeful
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