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Consider a rain kilt. Very lightweight. Easy to get on and off. Keeps rain off your legs while allowing ventilation. Lower legs still get wet but if you want total protection you can wear gaiters.
https://www.ula-equipment.com/product/rain-kilt/
Matthew, I am arriving in Madrid Aug 29. I would be interested in sharing the cost of the cab. I assume I can get to the Pamplona airport by 1:30. if you don’t mind me asking, do you plan on heading out as soon as you reach SJPD? have you made arrangements for the night of the 30?
Something to consider on the Evac insurance is where they will deliver you. Some take you only to the closest Hospital in you country. So for U.S. residents that could be Miami even if you live in Seattle, etc.
A friend walked the french rte last year and when I said I wanted to do the Norte she encouraged me to start in sjpdp so could walk through the pyrenees which she said I would enjoy
I am planning my first Camino. I intended to walk the Norte but start In SJPDP and start in early September. But now I’m concerned about that starting date because of what I’ve read about the crowd during that time in SJPDP and beyond. I am seeking advice on a start date. I could start as early...
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