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    5 Reasons why you SHOULD walk the Camino del Norte....

    If you do plan to hit the pavement bring along good comfy shoes to change into, otherwise you’re going to feel the fatigue of asphalt walking
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    5 Reasons why you SHOULD walk the Camino del Norte....

    Just finished the Del Norte, 37 days and you are spot on with everything you said. It’s not for everyone. It is the first Camino for me So I didn’t have anything to compare it to. All I can say is you should be prepared/somewhat fit. I wasn’t as fit as I should of been, the first week I...
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    Why you should not walk the Camino del Norte (or at least not until you have read this post!)

    Simon: I agree with everything you stated. I am on the Norte route right now. I have stayed in some pensions, I plan for my breakfast or lunch when services are limited. I would like to see more churches. Too much pavement and highway walking. I think the cars got points if they scared the...
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    Why you should not walk the Camino del Norte (or at least not until you have read this post!)

    I am walking the Norte right now. Taking a rest day in Balbao. I agree with everything you say. I am not so physically fit so my walks are challenging every day. A step at a time is a step closer to Santiago. Love staying at the hostels but enjoying a cheap Pensión on my rest day. Would love to...
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    The lesson of the cow

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    Sleeping bag a MUST in October?

    I’m on the Camino Del Norte and most places have some type of bedding but my sleeping bag is .7 pounds. Better to have because not all places have bedding. Plus controls bed bugs
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    Time Shifting

    I took melatonin on the plane to help me shift time zones. Coming from Alaska. It helped a lot. It’s natural
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    LIVE from the Camino A new threat to my pilgrim tolerance and zen-like state of relaxation

    Well I’ve been so tired I don’t hear anything when I fall on the bed to sleep EXCEPT last nite. Don’t get me wrong, I love kids and it was Friday night, near the city square so very noisy outside. Then kids running thru the hostel at 10 pm waking people, then 4 am people who were staying with...
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    Vaseline - Is it an Essential Item to Pack?

    How about using Organic extra virgin cold pressed coconut oil. Use on feet, lips, thighs, hair and when hungry you can eat it. I’m going to take some in a baggy unless I hear anything against this in place of Vaseline

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