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I wouldn't worry about the supplements - just eat well!
he best carbs though), but not so much vitamins.
A menu del dia is somewhat better then a pilgrim, but it's not a differents of night and day.
I know one thing for sure, taking some vitamins will definitely NOT hurt you.
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Hmmm........Hello, thankyou for your answer. I guess it's not part of the framework, because you can take it off. Here's a photo: View attachment 13141
Hello, thankyou for your answer. I guess it's not part of the framework, because you can take it off. Here's a photo:
The Aarn pack uses similar metal pieces in the front pockets. They bend for a better fit to one's torso, but the principal purpose is to transfer the load onto the waist belt. It is not really optional. The pack will become a sagging nylon sack without it, and the weight in the pack will be on the shoulder straps, not the weight belt.the purpose of that metal rod.
I would guess it's an optional brace type of thing, to help the pack stay more rigid and stable when carrying a heavier load.
The Aarn pack uses similar metal pieces in the front pockets. They bend for a better fit to one's torso, but the principal purpose is to transfer the load onto the waist belt. It is not really optional. The pack will become a sagging nylon sack without it, and the weight in the pack will be on the shoulder straps, not the weight belt.
You are not going to find Michelin starred restaurants along the Camino.
Thank you, I stand correctedI enjoyed two Michelin star restaurants on the camino and both were excellent quality and brilliant value for money. All other nights I had the usual pilgrim menu or menu del dia but for a treat I can highly recommend:
Hotel Restaurante Europa in Pamplona
Cocinandos in Leon
Hello Everyone!!
I’m so exited, I’m starting my first camino in two weeks (12/09) from Pamplona and I have a couple of questions:
1. I’m using a Millet LD ecrins 30 backpack, but inside it has like a removable “metal pole” in a compartment next to the water bladder bag, what does it do? Can I remove it so I can have less weight or is it essential for some function?
2. Do you recommend taking some kind of vitamins or supplements before and during the camino, like for endurance, or strengthening ligaments? Somme specific exercises?
I’m a big fan of local gastronomy, so if you can share your restaurants “must’s” I will appreciate it!
Buen Camino!!
Your pack is an internal frame pack. The metal pole is essential for conveying the weight of the pack onto your hips via your hip belt. If you take it out the weight of the pack is carried on your shoulders which is less efficient and less comfortable for your back.
You can read more here:
http://www.mec.ca/AST/contentprimary/learn/packs/introtopacks/backpackfitting.jsp
I have never met anyone who took vitamins.
Fromista has some well known restaurants that people will travel great distances to eat at ... for a price. I had my best meal on the Camino there, for the same price as a pilgrim menu at La Venta: 10 E for a risotto. Pamplona has bars with lovely pinxos, let's not even talk about Burgos. But smaller towns like Najera or Los Arcos will have bars with good tapas. As for supplements, after suffering from terrible cramping after walking 20km in a day I know drink Aquarius when I can (buy it in grocery stores in 2 l. bottles for the price of a small can in a bar) or bring my own electrolytes effervesant tablets (Zim is one brand, Gu Arew another) - plus it helps hide the taste of the water that may not always taste great.Hello Everyone!!
I’m so exited, I’m starting my first camino in two weeks (12/09) from Pamplona and I have a couple of questions:
1. I’m using a Millet LD ecrins 30 backpack, but inside it has like a removable “metal pole” in a compartment next to the water bladder bag, what does it do? Can I remove it so I can have less weight or is it essential for some function?
2. Do you recommend taking some kind of vitamins or supplements before and during the camino, like for endurance, or strengthening ligaments? Somme specific exercises?
I’m a big fan of local gastronomy, so if you can share your restaurants “must’s” I will appreciate it!
Buen Camino!!
Have you tried a Bio Magnesium suppliment. I use this on a daily basis to stop muscle soreness in my legs and cramps in my toes during the night as I stand on concrete all day. Seems to work very well for me.Because I usually suffer from leg cramps, strangely enough only after I return from my Camino, I now found that taking a Potassium pill daily during the Camino, it has virtually eliminated that problem.
Another brand conveniently packaged:drink Aquarius when I can (buy it in grocery stores in 2 l. bottles for the price of a small can in a bar) or bring my own electrolytes effervesant tablets (Zim is one brand, Gu Arew another)
There is Butique du Pelerin down the street on the opposite side of Pilgrim's officeAre there for last minute items sporting goods store in SJPP?
Cannot say re SJPP since I was there in 06, but I did see a half decent one in Santo Domingo de la Calzada, and another in Viana. In Burgos there's a small one within walking distance from the Cubo Albergue, but the big one is Decathlon and you need to hop on a bus to get to it. Still was able to get a sleeping bag and gloves at the local one.Are there for last minute items sporting goods store in SJPP?
Not exactly! Here's the link for one of my favs. http://www.hammernutrition.com/products/endurolytes-fizz.elf.htmlNo need for electrolytes which are only basically salt, sugar and water. .
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