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  1. Gazelle2

    Backpacks only policy in Albergues: A common restriction?

    Take your rucksack which can get moved on and buy a SeatoSummit Ultra-Sil Daypack which will fold into a little bag smaller than your fist and holds up to 22 litres of food wet weather gear and water etc .Ideal for the task if you do not want to carry a full rucksack.
  2. Gazelle2

    Bed bugs & getting rid of gear

    I got a bad case of bedbugs walking to Rome, I washed all my kit then put all my kit including rucksack in a tumble for 45 minutes and bought some bed bug spray in a large aerosol, I then put all my kit in a bin liner then sprayed the spray into bin liner and sealed it tight.I then sprayed my...
  3. Gazelle2

    New Pilgrim, looking for strategies to find private rooms.

    I have walked The Camino twice and have always managed to find sensibly priced hotels with bathroom using Booking.com or Airbnb, my idea of hell is a crowed dormitory. I have never had a problem and never booked far in advance as it restricts you too much. Never had bedbugs or suffered !!
  4. Gazelle2

    Coping with change after Sarria - wisdom needed please

    Barbara, Savour the moment, it is a wonderful achievement, sit in the square and just enjoy the feeling of finishing it intact. Many aspire to complete the Camino, but many fall by the wayside . I know what it takes and I know what you have been through !!! Well done and if it is a more...
  5. Gazelle2

    LIVE from the Camino swollen painful feet

    When you recommence walking my advice from my own experience is do not have your boots too night and the most important thing is every time you stop take your boots and socks off, you will be shocked how much better your feet feel when you start walking again. If you have a pole rest it over...
  6. Gazelle2

    Rest days on the Camino Frances?

    I always stop in Pamplona Burgos and Leon and have a day off in each , mainly because they are so beautiful, you benefit from the rest and enjoy the cities
  7. Gazelle2

    Camino prep Q's - last minute camino please help!

    Always drink water before you depart and when you arrive at your destination. Take your boots and socks off every time you stop for a break, you will really notice the difference. If you become aware of any issue with your feet, stop immediately check for hotspots and redness and treat with a...
  8. Gazelle2

    Camino prep Q's - last minute camino please help!

  9. Gazelle2

    Camino not for me?

    The only advice I would give you is no one is forcing you to do it, take a couple of days off and take stock of your situation , how many days are you into your Camino? I have done 4 Camino’s and believe you me there are times when I have thought to myself , what the hell am I doing this for...
  10. Gazelle2

    Dangerous road to Santiago?

    Chris, You are probably in more danger when you drive to the airport to start your Camino, I have walked four Camino's and never heard of anyone dying , there are markers along the way where people have died but they are few and far between. One thing is for sure you will not die of loneliness...
  11. Gazelle2

    considering canceling my trip :(

    I leave on the 24th May for my 4th Camino , am I nervous and doubting myself? Yes I am !! Once you start your journey and realise that everyone is in the same boat as you, as there is never any quarantee one will finish it, but that doesn't not matter as whatever time you spend on the Camino is...
  12. Gazelle2

    Seven Week Training Program

    I did the Le Puy last year with very little traing due to a Achilles problem so I was totally unprepared, it was due to be my third Camino, I just took it very easy for the first 10 days and let my body just get used to it again. I had no problems what so ever. Just remember to go at your own...
  13. Gazelle2

    LIVE from the Camino Leaving in 1wk!

    Kat Having just completed The Camino in 30 days my advice would be to take each day as it comes , I actually according to my gps,walked 508 miles in total,I just walked each distance every day and never thought about the end goal as it seems so far off at the beginning. What I would say is I...
  14. Gazelle2

    LIVE from the Camino Is finding accommodation on the Camino Frances, becoming too stressful?

    We'll I have been reading all the posts about finding a bed,we leave on the 23rd May and have decided upon reflection to stay in Hotels and Auberges,have booked up in advance,we just want to walk without worrying about anything except enjoying the company views and experience.We will be carrying...

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