ydan
Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- March, April or May 2015
Hi everyone,
Finally I have my Camino Frances mini movie up on YouTube. For those who have time, feel free to watch it. It's more like a slide show but a few video clips are also included in between.
This was early this year.
I have enjoyed my first Camino tremendously. Here are a few things I can tell you:
1. Bring only the minimum. Number one rule. I have thrown so much stuff along the way. That means money wasted.
2. At night, always bring your headlights when going to the washroom. In my experience, most of the lights in the washrooms are automatic. They have movement sensors. But sometimes it does not work, so you're left in the dark in the toilet or shower.
3. There is really no reason to over plan your Camino. Before my Camino, I had no formal training in walking long distances. Someone said 'It is just a walking vacation' and it is.
4. In terms of safety, in general it is very safe. I was only 2 or 3 days ahead of Denise Thiem. I never really met her. I had a few strange encounters with suspicious cars and a few suspicious persons. But they all just remained suspicious. Most of the time, I walked on my own.
5. To those wondering if they need a sleeping mat, unless you're planning to sleep outside, don't bring it. There is no need. Sleeping bag is enough.
6. If you're prone to blisters and not allergic to duct tape, use it every day before putting on your socks. Apply to hot spots only. I have met people who had to stop walking for a few days or had to stop altogether, because of blisters.
7. Sickness. I had a stomach ache for a day or two. I had no idea what caused it. I just bought Imodium at the pharmacy in Spain. I just started walking a bit later in the morning. I met at least two other pilgrims who had stomach bug.
8. To those who are worried about how much distance to walk per day, I started walking at around 8 and stopped just before five in the afternoon. But if you're not afraid to walk in the dark, you can go on further. I did not walk in the dark!
I started from SJJDP all the way to Finisterre via Santiago de Compostela. I stayed in Santiago for almost a week!
Also, now I have so many Camino friends!!! Next time I will walk from SJJDP all the way to Muxia.
Feel free to ask me any questions!
BUEN CAMINO my friends!
Finally I have my Camino Frances mini movie up on YouTube. For those who have time, feel free to watch it. It's more like a slide show but a few video clips are also included in between.
This was early this year.
I have enjoyed my first Camino tremendously. Here are a few things I can tell you:
1. Bring only the minimum. Number one rule. I have thrown so much stuff along the way. That means money wasted.
2. At night, always bring your headlights when going to the washroom. In my experience, most of the lights in the washrooms are automatic. They have movement sensors. But sometimes it does not work, so you're left in the dark in the toilet or shower.
3. There is really no reason to over plan your Camino. Before my Camino, I had no formal training in walking long distances. Someone said 'It is just a walking vacation' and it is.
4. In terms of safety, in general it is very safe. I was only 2 or 3 days ahead of Denise Thiem. I never really met her. I had a few strange encounters with suspicious cars and a few suspicious persons. But they all just remained suspicious. Most of the time, I walked on my own.
5. To those wondering if they need a sleeping mat, unless you're planning to sleep outside, don't bring it. There is no need. Sleeping bag is enough.
6. If you're prone to blisters and not allergic to duct tape, use it every day before putting on your socks. Apply to hot spots only. I have met people who had to stop walking for a few days or had to stop altogether, because of blisters.
7. Sickness. I had a stomach ache for a day or two. I had no idea what caused it. I just bought Imodium at the pharmacy in Spain. I just started walking a bit later in the morning. I met at least two other pilgrims who had stomach bug.
8. To those who are worried about how much distance to walk per day, I started walking at around 8 and stopped just before five in the afternoon. But if you're not afraid to walk in the dark, you can go on further. I did not walk in the dark!
I started from SJJDP all the way to Finisterre via Santiago de Compostela. I stayed in Santiago for almost a week!
Also, now I have so many Camino friends!!! Next time I will walk from SJJDP all the way to Muxia.
Feel free to ask me any questions!
BUEN CAMINO my friends!
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