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I had a little more than when I started. My packing was extremely minimalist. Which was definitely a new term for me and my packing habits. I blame my parents who did the Camino a few months before me and were stressing that I ought not to bring anything that wasn't essential. I quickly realised...
I did bring a Lush shampoo bar which worked perfectly for hair and body wash. It was however not ideal at all for laundry wash. I think that pretty much every single albergue I went to offered washing and drying for clothes at a pretty fair cost (especially if you share). I must admit that I...
I definitely recommend bringing something you feel a little more human and nice in for the evenings. I didn't and hated it so much I bought a nice, casual, loose fitting shirt in Logrono. I hiked in running tights and had three pairs.. so wore clean ones in the evening with my shirt most nights.
I love my La Sportiva Bushido trail runners and my La Sportiva Synthesis hiking shoes. I'd probably go for the Synthesis if I were going on the Camino today - wish I had discovered them before my Camino last year. Mostly beacause I love that they don't have the traditional laces which the...
For me it was running out of cash a couple of times and the next ATM being maybe some 2 stages away. They're not big on credit cards on the way (I actually never used my credit card at all). So I'd say take care to check out on your app or in a guide book where the next ATM is going to be and...
I'll start my first Camino in late August 2016 from SJPP. I'm so excited to have made the decision, this has been in the back of my mind for about two years. This will be my graduation gift to myself. Happy training everyone!
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