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    ipad questions

    Personally, I liked being able to switch off from the fast pace of the technology driven world and focus on the here and now, the pilgrims along side, and what we together were experiencing. Taking a pen and journal and recording the trip the old fashioned way is for me. But that said, some...
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    sleeping pad needed?

    I carried one but never actually used it. However, had there not been beds available, then I would ahve really appreciated having it. But since often don't need it, just go for a lightweight one that does the job but doesn't weigh you down
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    Women sun hats - what not to wear

    Whatever is comfortable, yet is also small and easy to put in the corner of a pack!! Lighter colours will keep your head cooler though, so worth bearing in mind. Wide brim keeps the sun off better than a peaked cap, but whatever you feel comfortable with
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    What to leave behind...

    General rule - evereything you pack should have 2 purposes!!
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    Raincoat-Poncho

    Poncho - goes over everything (including your pack) so keeps everything dry! They weigh near to nothing so don't weigh you down. Cant go wrong!
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    update on the need for a sleeping bag

    Would reccomend a light weight sleeping bag if you are going in summer. The nights are warm, and you won't need much. And if it is cold, many have blankets to borrow as well. A light weight sleeping back only puts you back about 1kg, so worth the weight for a good nights sleep
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    Advice on which stages we should do with only 9 days of walk

    Difficult one Personally, I really enjoyed the bit from St Jean Pied du Port - a really rough start but incredibly rewarding. Doing 9 days out from here would get you to roughly Belorado. Quite a mix of terrains Other than that, I'd probably say last few days into Snaitago, but continue on to...
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    how long does it really take to walk to Finisterre?

    Really quite do-able in 3 days from Santiago. Santiago -Negreira Negreira - Oliveroa Oliveroa - Finiterre
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    New Book - "Road of Reflection - El Camino de Santiago"

    To all those who have walked or have yet to walk to Santiago, Please may I take the time to invite you all to read a newly released book about my pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela: "Road of reflection - El Camino de Santiago". It is available via amazon.co.uk / .com / .whichevercountry...

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