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Ha ha ha! I will be definitely be on the lookout for your green tent. :). We may be neighbors on the journey. Just knowing fellow pilgrims are there, give me peace about the adventure!
Good Old Shoes, thank you so much for your reply! This is exactly the information I was needing. :). The info you suggest will be my plan! Many thanks!
Thank you so much for telling your experiences! Before walking El Camino I will be walking the West Highland Way and St. Cuthbert's Way in the UK. I planned my trip specifically to start in April to avoid the midges and I've got a good plan of prevention and attack for the ticks. My aunt has...
Thank you Felipe for your response. :). Some people have given me the impression that I'm crazy for even asking about safety when regarding wild boars but I know for a fact as well that they are there and I definitely need to use caution. Thank you for the information! I think my solution is...
Yes, greatly appreciate your reply and excellent advice! Yes, I read that boar use the same paths as humans do at night to forage so it's recommended to not set up camp near animal migration paths (downed brush, well-worn path, etc) and keep food above the ground (hanging in trees like you...
LOL. So funny! I've had the exact same thoughts on Australia and Africa.
Yes, camping/backpacking is a new hobby/passion and I am working through the process of learning and gaining experience. Yes, in the US we have mountain lions, rattlesnakes, bears, etc, etc. I started reading message...
Hello everyone,
I am planning on walking El Camino from Le Puy to SJPD to Santiago to Muxia to Finisterra ( or maybe will go the Norte route instead of the Frances... we'll see where the wind blows me) next June to Aug (73 days approx). I have been reading and researching message boards for...
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