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  1. Ahhhs

    What was the thing you were most happy to lose on the Camino?

    My second pair of "evening" shoes/sandals. They slid under the bed in the albergue and as I hurried to get out in the morning I missed them. Fortunately there were plenty of options to replace them.
  2. Ahhhs

    Ass Pads - A Serious Topic!

    Although it is a delightful pastime to research and overanalyze Camino gear choices, just say no to extra items. After 5 Caminos I can honestly say my arse never had trouble finding a suitable place to sit. Sometimes it was motivation to push on a little further to "that" sweet spot or keep...
  3. Ahhhs

    How to get from El Acebo to Molinaseca

    I just did the portion of the route from Manjarin to El Acebo and it was pretty rough. Very steep and rocky so you really have to watch your step. That day the wind was also very fierce and right in our faces. My friend was really limping and uttering curse words I hadn’t heard from her...
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    The truth about Camino fashion

    Or my fav, Darn Tough brand socks. They are well sized for my feet. As with everything, test out whatever you choose before the Camino so you know what works for you.
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    LIVE from the Camino Can I use the back of the credential for stamps?

    There are many places along the way where you can buy a second credencial...pilgrims offices, some churches, some tourist offices, and some Albergues have them. I just bought a second one in Leon at an Albergue. The tourist office directed me to several places in town where credentials were...
  6. Ahhhs

    Changing Socks (or just airing them out)

    Just to throw in another opinion as we all have different socks, shoes, and feet. 😎 I don’t change out my socks until I arrive at my stop for the evening. The only time I take my shoes off during the day is if I feel a hot spot that needs attention (which doesn’t happen very often). I...
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    The truth about Camino fashion

    Yep. I will be on the Camino too in a few days. I will be looking very clean and sharp. At least on the first day. 😎 I’m the one in the hat wearing that same blue shirt... Buen Camino all!
  8. Ahhhs

    The truth about Camino fashion

    Very chic! Perhaps accessorized with Crocs and coordinated (slightly damp) hiking socks, a Camino buff, and a casually draped poncho as a wrap. 👍🏼😎
  9. Ahhhs

    The truth about Camino fashion

    Getting up and stuffing your few possessions in a backpack and walking many hours a day and then doing it again day after day is nothing like your regular routine at home. The first thing to go is any make up. You’ll find that lip balm/chapstick is all you care about. The next thing you...
  10. Ahhhs

    Should I bring a computer?

    You will not enjoy those extra three pounds day after day after day. It might just become an anchor. Your phone will do everything you need. Buen lightweight Camino. ;)
  11. Ahhhs

    Urban Myths

    And of course the myth that the louder and more frequently that you state your theory... the more correct it becomes. 😎
  12. Ahhhs

    Bucket List - What we must plan to not miss on the Way?

    Try not to hurry. Better to slow down, or stop, and enjoy what is around you than to log the maximum number of km per hour or day.
  13. Ahhhs

    Did you miss anything?

    Vegetables.
  14. Ahhhs

    A Hard Question?

    Why is it necessary to label yourself (or others) at all?
  15. Ahhhs

    What to bring in the daypack?

    Yep. Newbies should be aware that having your pack transported is just an option if you need it and certainly not the “norm”.
  16. Ahhhs

    What to bring in the daypack?

    Not a competition at all. Everyone can and should do their own Camino in whatever way suits them and makes them happy. It does seem like more and more people who haven’t walked are thinking that “everyone” has their pack shipped and that is just how you do the Camino. I’m simply offering...
  17. Ahhhs

    Packing List

    Not necessary of course, but if you are only packing two tech hiking shirts it might be fun to have an extra lightweight shirt for running around enjoying Barcelona. If you aren’t visiting there until after the Camino you could pick one up in Santiago. Just for fun. ;)
  18. Ahhhs

    Packing List

    Of course that was the short version. You get to have the planning fun of figuring out WHICH shirts/shoes/socks/etc. work best for you. And I would sneak in one extra shirt if you will be traveling in Barcelona very long...
  19. Ahhhs

    Packing List

    One “outfit” to wear and one set in your pack. Underwear, good socks, rain jacket (you will likely get rain at some point), pack cover. Something warm to layer if needed like a fleece. Small amount of toiletries/first aid (you can replenish there as needed). Small towel. Comfortable...
  20. Ahhhs

    What to bring in the daypack?

    65 Liters is very large for the Camino as a regular pack. That may be part of the confusion here. If you had a pack half that size you could just use one. As a point of reference, I used a 38L on my first two caminos and now have a 30L that I’ve used on my last two Caminos. Plenty of room...

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