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  1. Lifeisgood

    Luxury items

    Loving this thread! Had some smiles reading the answers :) When I walked last year, a fellow pilgrim brought is SKATEBOARD - and ever since was known as the skateboard pilgrim or "What was that 'whoooooosh' passing by?"; plenty of hills along the way to use it and be the first at the next...
  2. Lifeisgood

    Newbie with many questions!

    I couldn't agree more with VNwalking. If you want to walk the last 100 km to get the Compostela you have to walk them :) Also, you need two stamps per day on that section. About preferences: It is good to know what you like but especially on a small pilgrimage I would advise to let go a little...
  3. Lifeisgood

    Starting Sep 19- Do I need to carry a sleeping bag?

    Can only second all of the advice, it is an individual decision! *Low budget advice* To anyone who is traveling on a low budget and thinks it is better to carry a sleeping bag but does not have the money for a good and light one: A really good, cheap, and light weight alternative is the...
  4. Lifeisgood

    Backpacks

    What are your prospects for "future use"? I second trecile! Think about the purpose of your backpack which is primarily hiking. There are other solutions for hiking backpacks if you want to check them in at the airport ;) Make the comfort your priority to enjoy your Camino the most! I myself...
  5. Lifeisgood

    Backpacks

    As mentioned above, the Farpoint is a travel backpack. I have a similar model from Deuter that I use only when I am traveling somewhere for a longer period of time and hence bring more clothing and stuff - and then yes, it is very handy at the check-in. However, I would not use it on the Camino...
  6. Lifeisgood

    Santiago to Fisterra and then start my trail.. need your advise

    Hey Jonny! I can't answer all of your questions but have some tips regarding traveling: 1. I don't know of any direct transport from the airport to Fisterra, but there are frequent busses from the airport to Santiago - and from there you can catch a bus to Fisterra. There has been an older...
  7. Lifeisgood

    How psychologically healthy should you be to walk?

    I myself suffered from a burnout prior to my first Camino. I actually had the choice between staying at a rehabilitation center for 2 months or do the Camino - and I did the Camino which was the best choice for me. Nobody can forsee the good or bad effects one or another choice will have in the...
  8. Lifeisgood

    New to Camino

    Those fears and doubts of other people sound so familiar (regardless of the age factor): Be careful, don’t overestimate yourself, are you sure you want to walk alone as a woman?! One of the great things I found on the Camino that things that tend to separate us in our daily lives (age...
  9. Lifeisgood

    Advice re my packing for June Frances from Leon? Esp. from ladies! ta :-)

    My ultimate advice for a tape if you already have a blister is Elastikon tape!! You find this by various brands, or just ask at your local pharmacy :) I discovered it on the Camino myself since a fellow pilgrim gave it to me for one large blister I had and afterwards I literally threw my...
  10. Lifeisgood

    Monastery of San Xulián de Samos

    Hello! Agreeing with the comments above: The detour was worth it, the way to Samos and out was very romantic! I also did the guided tour in the monastery and I also don't understand Spanish. It was still interesting! I also recommend going to a church service which also lets you see and...
  11. Lifeisgood

    Clothing

    I was on the CF in September/October last year. Who knows what the exact weather will be this year but like others already suggested: go for layering! It will be still hot during the day but cooler in the early mornings and in the evening. I took one long sleeve and a fleece jacket with me...
  12. Lifeisgood

    Camping legally on the Francés – albergues that allow to pitch a tent?

    While I heard from a fellow pilgrim definitely camping in the yards of municipal albergues Larrasoana, Los Arcos and La Faba last year (I edited my post, forgot Larrasoana ;) ), she eventually ditched her camping gear since it turned out to be more of a hassle to find camping spots the closer...
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    Camping legally on the Francés – albergues that allow to pitch a tent?

    Hello! I don't have too much information about it but I can reaffirm that the German municipal albergue in La Faba allows camping in their yard as well as the municipal albergues in Larrasoana and Los Arcos. Fellow pilgrims have camped there last year September/October. Hopefully there will be...
  14. Lifeisgood

    Sexism in outdoor clothing

    The struggle is real! :D Many fellow pilgrims/hiking companions have pointed out to me that much of my hiking clothing is black/dark colored - because I really don't like the pastel colors/pink/purple/baby blue options usually available for women! And the only other option often is black! Thus...
  15. Lifeisgood

    Sock, to wash or not too wash?

    I also took merino wool socks (Smartwool - agreeing, they are the best hiking socks I ever owned so far!), had 3 pairs in the beginning and 2 pairs in the end since I forgot one pair along the way... Was enough! Every other night I also just rinsed them in the evening with either just clean...
  16. Lifeisgood

    LIVE from the Camino Here goes...

    Hey Ryan :) Happy to hear you found a solution for your situation with your achilles - and I hope you can continue your Camino! All the best wishes! Keep your spirits up!! :) As for your question: Actually one of my most favorite municipal albergues was in Villalcazar de Sirga (just before...
  17. Lifeisgood

    Avoid Albergue Monasterio de Samos so cold and humid!

    Couldn't have said it in a better way! I also think it is totally fine to forward information such as "it is rather cold and humid there" which might be helpful for other pilgrims, especially those dealing with illnesses or injuries. The bottom line is: Forwarding information is okay -...
  18. Lifeisgood

    Anyone wear white?

    I didn't have any white clothing but I saw many others who did - yes it will get dirty, it will look more grey towards the end when you machine wash it with darker clothing, BUT I have to really second what others have been saying: You won't care about it. It is likely that you will wear this...
  19. Lifeisgood

    Sleeping bag?

    Agreeing, only sleeping bag liner is fine! There will be some blankets in albergues (not all of them) and otherwise: I went in September/October and it got quite cold in October... I took a simple 2 Eur fleece blanket with me: light, could roll it up to a small bundle... worked out fine :)
  20. Lifeisgood

    Changing Socks (or just airing them out)

    Hey there :) Okay, where does this "change socks" idea come from? Haven't heard about it to be honest. What you will see on many packing lists is that people are taking 2 - 3 pairs of socks on the Camino. I myself had 2 thinner pairs of socks for hiking (also used Smartwool but their hiking...

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