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You will start with flat terrain, so it won't test your aerobic ability for a few days. However, flat is just as hard on the feet as hills, so take care of them. Blisters you get on the flat will haunt you into and over the mountains!Any top tips then you good people before we set off from Burgos?
Personally I have only used it on fall camino’s and only a few times. Unless you plan on starting out really early in the morning, I’d leave it behind. Buen Camino!!Would you all advise having ahead torch?
Would you all advise having ahead torch?
I generally got by without one but there were a couple of times it would have been useful. It wasn't uncommon to start walking in the dark - in summer caminos to avoid as much as possible walking in the hottest part of the day and in fall caminos because dawn happened later and the rest of the pilgrims tended to get up and leave well before dawn and I wasn't going to get back to sleep. Generally, my preference is to walk, even in the dark, without artificial illumination. I'd rather have my eyes adapt to the dark. That way my vision isn't restricted to the small circle of illumination. But there are times when you are walking through forest when there just isn't enough light making it through the canopy. If you've got a smart phone, you can use that as a flashlight, but it is kind of awkward to do so wit hiking poles. A headlamp is useful for those circumstances. It is also useful for reading signage in the dark.Personally I have only used it on fall camino’s and only a few times. Unless you plan on starting out really early in the morning, I’d leave it behind. Buen Camino!!
Better still let your eyes adjust to the light level and you will be amazed how much and how far you can see. Torches ruin night vision and restrict you to seeing the small area illuminated by the torch beam.If you take a head torch and have early starts you will end up with a face full of bugs, so if you want to take a torch make it hand held.
Thank you, Tom.I only ever carry a very small LED torch (like keychain size) for use in confined populated spaces. I can cup it in my hand to shield the light.
Buen Camino to you both!!Well My good lady wife and I are on the countdown to start the camino in a couple of weeks time and I have to admit that I for one am feeling a little nervous.
I haven't had the time to get the training in I would have liked to have done but saying that we are in rush so will just be plodding along.
On the positive side we have packed our rucksacks and got the weight to around 7.5kg without water so that's not too bad.
Any top tips then you good people before we set off from Burgos?
Buen caminoOnly a week until we leave and start our camino a week on Sunday!
Still a little nervous but really excited too!
Buen CaminoOnly a week until we leave and start our camino a week on Sunday!
Still a little nervous but really excited too!
Relax. You are starting at the beginning of an area called the Meseta. It will be mostly very easy walking for 8-10 days, and it is a beautiful stretch for reflections and peace. By the time you get to Lean, your bodies will have toughened considerably. Take your time. Do not overdo the first few days, instead, enjoy the now. As @t2andreo says, it is NOT a race. Many pilgrims are sad when they arrive in SdC, because they suddenly realize that the walk/adventure is over...Only a week until we leave and start our camino a week on Sunday!
Still a little nervous but really excited too!
Superb advice lol thank youIf you start in Burgos don't forget to turn left and walk down the stairs as soon as you pass through the city wall on the exit. After that ensure your left arm is more tanned than your right and will arrive at the end.
I shall look out for you Alex and come and say helloRelax. You are starting at the beginning of an area called the Meseta. It will be mostly very easy walking for 8-10 days, and it is a beautiful stretch for reflections and peace. By the time you get to Lean, your bodies will have toughened considerably. Take your time. Do not overdo the first few days, instead, enjoy the now. As @t2andreo says, it is NOT a race. Many pilgrims are sad when they arrive in SdC, because they suddenly realize that the walk/adventure is over...
I am starting from Burgos on Thursday, so I will be 3-4 days ahead of you. Maybe you'll catch up, who knows. But by the time you get to Santiago, I will be working as a volunteer in the Pilgrim's Office. Say hello, and I'll get you a nice Compostela.
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