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Does your pack include a copy of your passport, ID, and credit cards - folded inside a waterproof sandwich bag and slipped into the "water bladder" pocket of your pack?Do I have something special to consider?
There are a lot of beautiful and practical recommendations above. I would get to Saint Jean and check in to the room I’ve reserved, go see the town and stop in to the Pilgrim Office, then maybe go to a market to get some provisions for the walk in the morning, get some dinner then go to bed for the night.Helle fellow pilgrims,
I am 4 days prior to my departure to my Camino francès.
Do I have something special to consider?
My pack is packed, quite like all packing-lists recommend.
Any hints? Any tips?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Buen Camino!
Roland
It´s getting very hot over here. I´m based in Madrid and the weather forecast shows significant heatwave coming. Many pilgrims will probably try and get up super early to take advantage of cooler morning air, so be prepared to be disturbed in the dorm from 5 am (or even earlier by some people!).Helle fellow pilgrims,
I am 4 days prior to my departure to my Camino francès.
Do I have something special to consider?
My pack is packed, quite like all packing-lists recommend.
Any hints? Any tips?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Buen Camino!
Roland
Worked today at 28°C roomtemperature (moved manually 2,5t of schoolbooks), outside 34°C! The heat is here, too!It´s getting very hot over here. I´m based in Madrid and the weather forecast shows significant heatwave coming.
If I walk my normal pace, than almost every other pilgrim will think I'm insane...Take it EASY at first, it´s so easy to get caught up in the early excited rush of many. Just slow down, keep to YOUR natural pace, don´t force the climbs, go steady and careful on the descents - take time to smell the flowers and take it all in.
It sounds like you are ready to soak up a great experience. After s short time, you may find yourself feeling like you are home. Best wishes!Helle fellow pilgrims,
I am 4 days prior to my departure to my Camino francès.
Do I have something special to consider?
My pack is packed, quite like all packing-lists recommend.
Any hints? Any tips?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Buen Camino!
Roland
Buen Camino Roland!Thanks to all who replied!
I think that I am, in fact, open hearted. I work in public school in germany (no, not a teacher again).
You have to be open hearted and open minded to work in such an desolate environment (germany spends only half of the money recommended by UN for the educational sector). But all in all it is fun to work with students and my young colleagues.
My pack is just a bit over 5kg w/o poles and water.
I have some electrolytes in granules. Much lighter and easy to consume. I have a self-made health-pack with the recommended contents. Yes, I have made sealed copies of all important documents.
I rise every workday on 5:15, there will be no problem at all to get up early to prevent the mid days heat.
My wife and son will be home, so no need to do any laundry or dump the perishables out the freezer.
I bring a very lightweight raincape (330gr.) just for security and a fleece-jacket for the air-transport, I don't want to get a cold on the first days. I am used to hot weather and do not sweat a lot, so I will need to rehydrate often. I hope that on my second week there will be a temperature drop to the mid 20s. If you take the forecasts for real.
The only thing I need to buy in Biarritz oder SJPdP are some foldable Poles, I broke mine on one of my last training-hikes.
Thanks again for all of your tips!
Buen Camino!
Roland
Start taking your multi vitamins!Helle fellow pilgrims,
I am 4 days prior to my departure to my Camino francès.
Do I have something special to consider?
My pack is packed, quite like all packing-lists recommend.
Any hints? Any tips?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Buen Camino!
Roland
Yes, I have got some really good advice. Not to detract from others.Helle fellow pilgrims,
I am 4 days prior to my departure to my Camino francès.
Do I have something special to consider?
My pack is packed, quite like all packing-lists recommend.
Any hints? Any tips?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Buen Camino!
Roland
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