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Re: Techno Geek’s Guide to the Camino
Yes, I so want to disconnect! But it appears that my choice this time around is to do it and deal with the need to be semi-connected because of an online job, or skip out until a better time.
Good question! I had short hair last time I did the Camino but plan on doing it again this June/July and it is longer this time around. I did carry a brush with me last time but I can't remember bothering much with it. In either case, it doesn't add too much weight.
I saw one guy using a cart on the Camino back in 2005 (see picture below). He looked really worn out but determined. I don't know...it doesn't look energy efficient to me. But I guess it would depend on your particular situation. I wonder if it would be easier to pull or push a handcart.
I walked in boots the first time my husband and I went on the Camino. I think it may have worked out a little better had they been better broken in (I had blisters all along the back of my heels). The problem with boots is that they do take a longer time to adjust to your foot than jogging...
Does anyone know if this a prevalent problem in the hostels/alberges? My husband and I will be doing el camino this late June or early July and I'm allergic to most bug bites, so it makes me a little nervous.
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