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Hi Elizabeth - I walked in May/ June of this year and can happily report absolutely no bedbugs. Even in the dodgiest place I stayed.
I got by with just a silk liner but I am guessing September could be considerably cooler. Any colder than what I experienced in June and I'd be wanting more...
If you're seriously worried... go see an Orthopedic specialist about what type of shoes would best serve your needs. Each person is different with different needs. And keep in mind, it's not just the shoes, or the socks... it's a combination of factors that will leave your feet blistered and...
I was quite anti-pole when I started out. I had tried to use them in the past (different trail) at a fellow walkers insistence and found them only a hinderance. On the camino Frances, I used a friend's pair when I was in a lot of pain and struggling on a downhill... they certainly helped. I...
I carried both my DSLR and compact cameras on the trail. The DSLR I clipped to my backpack or anywhere else where it was going to be readily accessible without being annoying (you don't want it bashing into your body with every step!) and the compact sat in it's bag which the chest strap of my...
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