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Weight, and how its discussion is terrifying me.
Whatever weight you think best, get used to it before your Camino by taking a similarly (or more!) weighted pack on your training walks. I did that, and but since my training walks were only one day a week I was STILL unprepared for the wear and tear of a too-heavy load on my body on a...- Deputy Dan
- Post #67
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino FRANCÉS (Most popular route)
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Do they speak English ? Clues ? ?
I always try to learn a few basic terms (hello, WC, beer, wine) wherever I go. On my short Camino I had several Spanish speakers in my group and got by with my usual minimum. But my plan to go back on my own - plus recent trips to Central America - prompted me to get a bit more serious about...- Deputy Dan
- Post #119
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino FRANCÉS (Most popular route)
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Keeping Contents of Pack Dry
I keep everything in ziploc bags - easy to see what's in the bag and everything stays dry - or, what's in the bag doesn't get all over everything else if IT opens (foot powder! sad experience!). The bags come in all sizes - including large enough for sleeping bags and bulky clothes. I MIGHT...- Deputy Dan
- Post #23
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Learned a good lesson before starting Camino
One of the guys I walked with noted my "same pace-shorter stride" approach to hills and I have to confess it just sort of came naturally. In any case - he had been of the "same stride, slower pace" camp and really appreciated making the switch to shorter strides, at least on hills. As for...- Deputy Dan
- Post #16
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***Tardajos or Burgos? That is the question***
I just completed Logrono to Burgos - that was my week and then had to head home. But - I had two days to play tourist, and I figured Madrid (since I flew in and out of there) was the place to go. Hindsight being 20-20, I "regret" not having spend more time in Burgos though two days is hardly...- Deputy Dan
- Post #5
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino FRANCÉS (Most popular route)
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