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Ah I see. Sorry to hear that breaking up the Camino wasn´t voluntary! Good to hear you are good to go again :-) So even when starting in May there were crowding issues?! Can I ask what week day you started out? I am aiming at leaving on a Tues/Wednesday, as I understand the main stampede is over...
It sounds like you are doing what I intend to do next year. Part in May/June and the rest in Sep/Oct, as I can not take time of from work to do it in one go. I would like to hear more about your trip, and how it works out for you! :)
I fully agree with the extra room in say, boots, as there is nowhere for feet to swell into :-) But for sandals that are flexible? And will the loose fit not enhance the risk of blisters by allowing the material to rub over skin? 🤔
Yes, it is indeed a closed toe one. But the back of the sandal, is of course stretching, so it will give if needed... And I have looked at the Tevas, but I wanted a version that minimize the number of pebbles that sneak in from the front ;-)
Ok.. Next rookie question from me 🤓 Sandal size... I am testing a pair of Keen sandals to bring to the CF. They seem to fit well, in the size I would normally choose for shoes. My walking boots are obviously 1 size up from my normal, and so my question is:
Surely you dont go 1 size up for...
Thanks for your input, nycwalking! I have a feeling that the later season will have a more "crisp" air, than the presummer... But not sure if that applies to the region on Northern Spain 🤣 Also, I guess the later you go in September, the cooler it gets, at least on average...
Okay... Finally getting to the final stages of planning for my first Camino 😎🌞
However, I wonder a little about the weather, so hoping someone has some experience to share. I would prefer some 15-20C at night and 20-25C at Day. Preferebly mostly dry. Would you guys lean more towards may/June or...
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