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Not all of us are comfortable with 'roughing it' even though we love being active in the outdoors and consider ourselves adventurous. Sometimes a few little creature comforts make it all the more possible. We may just have a product in our pack you want to borrow so roll your eyes if you must...
Firstly thank you Ivar and the wonderful members of this site for your passionate advice and guidance during my one month (only!) preparation for the Camino.
The day has come. I'm all set for my 24 hour flight tonight, and having last minute jitters about the craziness for a single woman in...
Just 5 days till I fly from Australia to Madrid (solo) for my first Camino from Astorga. Excitement and anxiety in equal measure. Would love some recommendations for what beach is best for some gorgeous recuperation at the end of the Camino, before returning to winter. Had considered Finisterre...
i will arrive in Madrid around 10.30pm on June 16 (first time solo traveller, first time Camino, first time Europe!) and am confused about whether I should bus or train to my starting point at Astorga? After a 25 hour flight from Australia I think I'll be desperate to sleep first so any...
The training has begun. Recently survived a health scare and it feels time to just do it. I have only 5 weeks to prepare and I don't even know where to start. I'm reasonably fit and in my upper 40's. But I'm thinking a self guided walk from Leon to Santiago with booked accomodation and my pack...
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