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Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes.So, after boring my pal with tales of the Camino it has been suggested that we attempt a mini camino in September.. we only have a couple of weeks so I'm considering doing a 12ish day stretch on the CF.. 250-300km and I'm thinking it would be nice for her to end at Santiago for her first attempt .. that way we get some pre-sarria days in (I'm thinking start around ponferrada ish) which should offer a taste of the quieter sections before the Sarria crowds.
Unfortunately this probably means I'll be back on here getting giddy and writing annoying posts..
I'm just wondering, does anyone know if:
1. I should take a sleeping bag
2. I can take my poles on the plane
3. What's the best guidebook
4. Will I need GPS
5. Should I buy new boots and not try them before I go?
6. Is an 80L 55lb rucksack big enough
7. Will I be lonely between Sarria and Santiago
8. Can I get coffee in Spain
Thank you
Hugs
Andy
Hi Andywild,So, after boring my pal with tales of the Camino it has been suggested that we attempt a mini camino in September.. we only have a couple of weeks so I'm considering doing a 12ish day stretch on the CF.. 250-300km and I'm thinking it would be nice for her to end at Santiago for her first attempt .. that way we get some pre-sarria days in (I'm thinking start around ponferrada ish) which should offer a taste of the quieter sections before the Sarria crowds.
Unfortunately this probably means I'll be back on here getting giddy and writing annoying posts..
I'm just wondering, does anyone know if:
1. I should take a sleeping bag
2. I can take my poles on the plane
3. What's the best guidebook
4. Will I need GPS
5. Should I buy new boots and not try them before I go?
6. Is an 80L 55lb rucksack big enough
7. Will I be lonely between Sarria and Santiago
8. Can I get coffee in Spain
Thank you
Hugs
Andy
I'm just wondering, does anyone know if:
1. I should take a sleeping bag
2. I can take my poles on the plane
3. What's the best guidebook
4. Will I need GPS
5. Should I buy new boots and not try them before I go?
6. Is an 80L 55lb rucksack big enough
7. Will I be lonely between Sarria and Santiago
8. Can I get coffee in Spain
And when you come to a fork in the road, take it.Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes.
I know nothing about questions 1-8 but I'm pretty sure you will be back on here getting giddy and writing annoying posts. Please make that happen.Unfortunately this probably means I'll be back on here getting giddy and writing annoying posts..
I'm just wondering, does anyone know if:
1. I should take a sleeping bag
2. I can take my poles on the plane
...
And when you come to a fork in the road, take it.
And the pots and pans...and any other cutlery you encounter. You'll need them in the Galician albergues!
I dont think you need a sleeping bag at all. I have walked four caminos (two on the CF) in September and October and didnt need one. If you are walking in Galicia the albergues have blankets. Get a sleep sack or a liner that will be more than enough.So, after boring my pal with tales of the Camino it has been suggested that we attempt a mini camino in September.. we only have a couple of weeks so I'm considering doing a 12ish day stretch on the CF.. 250-300km and I'm thinking it would be nice for her to end at Santiago for her first attempt .. that way we get some pre-sarria days in (I'm thinking start around ponferrada ish) which should offer a taste of the quieter sections before the Sarria crowds.
Unfortunately this probably means I'll be back on here getting giddy and writing annoying posts..
I'm just wondering, does anyone know if:
1. I should take a sleeping bag
2. I can take my poles on the plane
3. What's the best guidebook
4. Will I need GPS
5. Should I buy new boots and not try them before I go?
6. Is an 80L 55lb rucksack big enough
7. Will I be lonely between Sarria and Santiago
8. Can I get coffee in Spain
Thank you
Hugs
Andy
No you don't!!Now I feel bad
Food’s already been covered; it’s going to be ‘pretend.’Andy, your 80L 55lb rucksack should be sufficient. You won't need to carry much food because there is a Burger King every 3 miles along the Camino!
You forgot a few questionsSo, after boring my pal with tales of the Camino it has been suggested that we attempt a mini camino in September.. we only have a couple of weeks so I'm considering doing a 12ish day stretch on the CF.. 250-300km and I'm thinking it would be nice for her to end at Santiago for her first attempt .. that way we get some pre-sarria days in (I'm thinking start around ponferrada ish) which should offer a taste of the quieter sections before the Sarria crowds.
Unfortunately this probably means I'll be back on here getting giddy and writing annoying posts..
I'm just wondering, does anyone know if:
1. I should take a sleeping bag
2. I can take my poles on the plane
3. What's the best guidebook
4. Will I need GPS
5. Should I buy new boots and not try them before I go?
6. Is an 80L 55lb rucksack big enough
7. Will I be lonely between Sarria and Santiago
8. Can I get coffee in Spain
Thank you
Hugs
Andy
I dont think you need a sleeping bag at all. I have walked four caminos (two on the CF) in September and October and didnt need one. If you are walking in Galicia the albergues have blankets. Get a sleep sack or a liner that will be more than enough.
If you check your pack you can take poles. I would never check my pack because if it gets lost you are screwed. Either buy poles when you arrive or get a tube from Fedex and check your poles only. I would also throw in a Swiss army knife. They come in really handy.
Many people use the Brierley book. You can also download the Wise Pilgrim app or Buen Camino they both have offline maps and GPS too. You can get a temporary SIM card from Movistar or Orange. I like Orange because for 20 Euros you get 10 gigs and 80 minutes of calling for a month,
See above no GPS needed
The worst thing you can do is not wear your boots. If you are going in September get trail runners. I think most people have less blisters with those. Walk with them for at least a month. Also get a size larger your feet will swell up. Put vaseline on every morning all over your feet.
You wont get lonely on that stretch as it is as crowded as grand central station
they not only have coffee in Spain they have food too.
I think this may be a joke of a thread
Hi John,All sound advice but Andywild knows all that already - he was taking the mick.
Ohh yes they certainly are....Sometimes bad eggs are good.
Seriously Andy,I've decided not to walk in km. Whilst walking the 800km from sjpdp last year I regularly wished I'd walked the 500 mile option instead. Unfortunately the group I walked with were all walking in km and I couldn't swap to miles as I would have hated to split the group up.
I am going to play it safe money-wise.. I'm taking 8000 euro in small denominations. This means changing all my money into 1&2 euro coins and adds 80kg to my pack weight.
I'm not too worried about a Sim card. I have no friends and therefore won't be needing to call anyone.
I’m so enjoying this threadI've decided not to walk in km. Whilst walking the 800km from sjpdp last year I regularly wished I'd walked the 500 mile option instead. Unfortunately the group I walked with were all walking in km and I couldn't swap to miles as I would have hated to split the group up.
I am going to play it safe money-wise.. I'm taking 8000 euro in small denominations. This means changing all my money into 1&2 euro coins and adds 80kg to my pack weight.
I'm not too worried about a Sim card. I have no friends and therefore won't be needing to call anyone.
I've decided not to walk in km. Whilst walking the 800km from sjpdp last year I regularly wished I'd walked the 500 mile option instead. Unfortunately the group I walked with were all walking in km and I couldn't swap to miles as I would have hated to split the group up.
I may as well ask this to prevent Andy from doing so: Should I bring socks, which spork is best?Should i bring a spork, which socks are best?
To save weight I take just 3 socks. At rest stops the left sock comes off to be washed. Then the right sock is rotated to the left foot and the previously cleaned sock goes on the right foot.I take 7 pairs of socks on a camino and knot them altogether in a long line creating a handy scarf.
You definitely need @davebugg's new E-Poles!Andy. If you're getting new hiking poles make sure that you get a matched pair. Last time I didn't check the handles and ended up with two right hand poles. Spent most of the Camino veering off track to the right. Even worse, the wife had two left handed poles. We hardly saw each other most days.
The E-Poles don't replace actual walking, they just provide 75% of the effort to each stride. This allows you to walk with only 25% of the energy compared to manual walking.
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This is a joke right?So, after boring my pal with tales of the Camino it has been suggested that we attempt a mini camino in September.. we only have a couple of weeks so I'm considering doing a 12ish day stretch on the CF.. 250-300km and I'm thinking it would be nice for her to end at Santiago for her first attempt .. that way we get some pre-sarria days in (I'm thinking start around ponferrada ish) which should offer a taste of the quieter sections before the Sarria crowds.
Unfortunately this probably means I'll be back on here getting giddy and writing annoying posts..
I'm just wondering, does anyone know if:
1. I should take a sleeping bag
2. I can take my poles on the plane
3. What's the best guidebook
4. Will I need GPS
5. Should I buy new boots and not try them before I go?
6. Is an 80L 55lb rucksack big enough
7. Will I be lonely between Sarria and Santiago
8. Can I get coffee in Spain
Thank you
Hugs
Andy
Why would you say that?This is a joke right?
Yes. You should read some more of @andywild's posts, they are very entertaining. He has a great sense of humor.This is a joke right?
Right. You can't tell from his avatar but Andy's tongue is often in his cheek. It is usually safe to laugh out loud at 90% of his posts (if you don't mind nearby people thinking you are a crazy person.)This is a joke right?
I'm thinking of the VDLP in April... Luckily there's tons of stuff I don't know so be prepared!!Nah, Andy you know all that.
But if you ditch the Frances and walk the Invierno instead, you'll have a ton of potentially annoying questions to ask about a new route.
All sorts of potential for getting us all worked up - or laughing. Or both.
I apologise for the confusion. Yes last year I walked the CF from sjpdp in April and then the CP from Porto and added on finisterra.. I do occasionally ask serious questions though... But mainly I post just to interact with all the lovely people on here. Any any knowledge gained or shared is purely accidentalMy ignorance but he has done a Camino?
So all the questions are things that one would have dealt with on a Camino? No?
Also the responses and subsequent responses and questions seem to have a sense of humour to them? No ?
I've decided not to walk in km. Whilst walking the 800km from sjpdp last year I regularly wished I'd walked the 500 mile option instead. Unfortunately the group I walked with were all walking in km and I couldn't swap to miles as I would have hated to split the group up.
I am going to play it safe money-wise.. I'm taking 8000 euro in small denominations. This means changing all my money into 1&2 euro coins and adds 80kg to my pack weight.
I'm not too worried about a Sim card. I have no friends and therefore won't be needing to call anyone.
My ignorance but he has done a Camino?
So all the questions are things that one would have dealt with on a Camino? No?
Also the responses and subsequent responses and questions seem to have a sense of humour to them? No ?
No, yes, don’t know but Mycaminobed is a great app for accommodation, no, depends on the state of your old boot, no (!!!! 40 l will do) NO - not unless you are really good at keeping people away; and finally... hmmmm???So, after boring my pal with tales of the Camino it has been suggested that we attempt a mini camino in September.. we only have a couple of weeks so I'm considering doing a 12ish day stretch on the CF.. 250-300km and I'm thinking it would be nice for her to end at Santiago for her first attempt .. that way we get some pre-sarria days in (I'm thinking start around ponferrada ish) which should offer a taste of the quieter sections before the Sarria crowds.
Unfortunately this probably means I'll be back on here getting giddy and writing annoying posts..
I'm just wondering, does anyone know if:
1. I should take a sleeping bag
2. I can take my poles on the plane
3. What's the best guidebook
4. Will I need GPS
5. Should I buy new boots and not try them before I go?
6. Is an 80L 55lb rucksack big enough
7. Will I be lonely between Sarria and Santiago
8. Can I get coffee in Spain
Thank you
Hugs
Andy
Aww aren't you just lovely for saying that !!Yes, he has and kept us all entertained with his blog! https://firstcamino.wordpress.com/
Andy, I hope you intend to blog this mini-camino too?!
Buen Camino!
You shock me.. surely any regular on here sees my name and assumes the post will be inane drivel that only I find funny... I'm not sure if I should apologise or lay the blame squarely at your feet for not realising sooner...It actually took me a few minutes and some typing a reply BEFORE the lightbulb went off. You were being funny....DOH! Oooh...NOW I get it!
As many of you know, my default setting is serious, like a heart attack. I am not prone to humor most of the time. Apparently when the angels were handing out funny bones during the human assembly process, I was in the born old, too serious, really dyspeptic, issuance queue... So, I immediately set to work answering your questions, as though they were serious...
THEN, and all of a sudden, it occurred to me that Andy's questions were ALL the same questions that EVERY newbie asks, over and over again, ad nauseum, without first trying the SEARCH FUNCTION. H-E-L-L-O!!!
At that moment, I had a good chuckle and decided NOT to answer the same questions for the upteenth time.
A little late for April Fools Day, but timely for Camino Easter Eggs...
Thanks for the chuckle!
Andy, you can never bring too much toilet paper on Camino. The more the better. It beats using leaves and twigs. So an 80L pack should handle your TP needs.Maybe you have a too snall backpack... This one has space for your hairdryer too...
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geezzzSo, after boring my pal with tales of the Camino it has been suggested that we attempt a mini camino in September.. we only have a couple of weeks so I'm considering doing a 12ish day stretch on the CF.. 250-300km and I'm thinking it would be nice for her to end at Santiago for her first attempt .. that way we get some pre-sarria days in (I'm thinking start around ponferrada ish) which should offer a taste of the quieter sections before the Sarria crowds.
Unfortunately this probably means I'll be back on here getting giddy and writing annoying posts..
I'm just wondering, does anyone know if:
1. I should take a sleeping bag
2. I can take my poles on the plane
3. What's the best guidebook
4. Will I need GPS
5. Should I buy new boots and not try them before I go?
6. Is an 80L 55lb rucksack big enough
7. Will I be lonely between Sarria and Santiago
8. Can I get coffee in Spain
Thank you
Hugs
Andy
Serious is goodIt actually took me a few minutes and some typing a reply BEFORE the lightbulb went off. You were being funny....DOH! Oooh...NOW I get it!
As many of you know, my default setting is serious, like a heart attack. I am not prone to humor most of the time. Apparently when the angels were handing out funny bones during the human assembly process, I was in the born old, too serious, really dyspeptic, issuance queue... So, I immediately set to work answering your questions, as though they were serious...
THEN, and all of a sudden, it occurred to me that Andy's questions were ALL the same questions that EVERY newbie asks, over and over again, ad nauseum, without first trying the SEARCH FUNCTION. H-E-L-L-O!!!
At that moment, I had a good chuckle and decided NOT to answer the same questions for the upteenth time.
A little late for April Fools Day, but timely for Camino Easter Eggs...
Thanks for the chuckle!
Sorry, couldn’t resist contributing to the the toilet discussion: https://readingontheroad54893552.wordpress.com/2018/11/23/when-nature-calls/I wasn't sure if anyone was reading the tale of st James.. I'll have to whip another chapter off and see where he's up to..
And toilet paper on a camino?? I prefer a true pilgrim experience.. surely using twigs brings us closer to God. (Although it's frowned upon in the burger king in Santiago... Apparently it blocks their toilets)
I hope soI dont think you need a sleeping bag at all. I have walked four caminos (two on the CF) in September and October and didnt need one. If you are walking in Galicia the albergues have blankets. Get a sleep sack or a liner that will be more than enough.
If you check your pack you can take poles. I would never check my pack because if it gets lost you are screwed. Either buy poles when you arrive or get a tube from Fedex and check your poles only. I would also throw in a Swiss army knife. They come in really handy.
Many people use the Brierley book. You can also download the Wise Pilgrim app or Buen Camino they both have offline maps and GPS too. You can get a temporary SIM card from Movistar or Orange. I like Orange because for 20 Euros you get 10 gigs and 80 minutes of calling for a month,
See above no GPS needed
The worst thing you can do is not wear your boots. If you are going in September get trail runners. I think most people have less blisters with those. Walk with them for at least a month. Also get a size larger your feet will swell up. Put vaseline on every morning all over your feet.
You wont get lonely on that stretch as it is as crowded as grand central station
they not only have coffee in Spain they have food too.
I think this may be a joke of a thread
You make me laugh!!!!!!!!!!!! The shoes and coffee for real!!!!!!! But, I can at least answer the pole question in all seriousness. I put my collapsible poles in my carry-on luggage and they went through security fine both from the US and from LIS back to the US.So, after boring my pal with tales of the Camino it has been suggested that we attempt a mini camino in September.. we only have a couple of weeks so I'm considering doing a 12ish day stretch on the CF.. 250-300km and I'm thinking it would be nice for her to end at Santiago for her first attempt .. that way we get some pre-sarria days in (I'm thinking start around ponferrada ish) which should offer a taste of the quieter sections before the Sarria crowds.
Unfortunately this probably means I'll be back on here getting giddy and writing annoying posts..
I'm just wondering, does anyone know if:
1. I should take a sleeping bag
2. I can take my poles on the plane
3. What's the best guidebook
4. Will I need GPS
5. Should I buy new boots and not try them before I go?
6. Is an 80L 55lb rucksack big enough
7. Will I be lonely between Sarria and Santiago
8. Can I get coffee in Spain
Thank you
Hugs
Andy
So, after boring my pal with tales of the Camino it has been suggested that we attempt a mini camino in September.. we only have a couple of weeks so I'm considering doing a 12ish day stretch on the CF.. 250-300km and I'm thinking it would be nice for her to end at Santiago for her first attempt .. that way we get some pre-sarria days in (I'm thinking start around ponferrada ish) which should offer a taste of the quieter sections before the Sarria crowds.
Unfortunately this probably means I'll be back on here getting giddy and writing annoying posts..
I'm just wondering, does anyone know if:
1. I should take a sleeping bag
2. I can take my poles on the plane
3. What's the best guidebook
4. Will I need GPS
5. Should I buy new boots and not try them before I go?
6. Is an 80L 55lb rucksack big enough
7. Will I be lonely between Sarria and Santiago
8. Can I get coffee in Spain
Thank you
Hugs
Andy
I've decided not to walk in km. Whilst walking the 800km from sjpdp last year I regularly wished I'd walked the 500 mile option instead. Unfortunately the group I walked with were all walking in km and I couldn't swap to miles as I would have hated to split the group up.
I am going to play it safe money-wise.. I'm taking 8000 euro in small denominations. This means changing all my money into 1&2 euro coins and adds 80kg to my pack weight.
I'm not too worried about a Sim card. I have no friends and therefore won't be needing to call anyone.
I wasn't sure if anyone was reading the tale of st James.. I'll have to whip another chapter off and see where he's up to..
And toilet paper on a camino?? I prefer a true pilgrim experience.. surely using twigs brings us closer to God. (Although it's frowned upon in the burger king in Santiago... Apparently it blocks their toilets)
Peace be with you!I dont think you need a sleeping bag at all. I have walked four caminos (two on the CF) in September and October and didnt need one. If you are walking in Galicia the albergues have blankets. Get a sleep sack or a liner that will be more than enough.
If you check your pack you can take poles. I would never check my pack because if it gets lost you are screwed. Either buy poles when you arrive or get a tube from Fedex and check your poles only. I would also throw in a Swiss army knife. They come in really handy.
Many people use the Brierley book. You can also download the Wise Pilgrim app or Buen Camino they both have offline maps and GPS too. You can get a temporary SIM card from Movistar or Orange. I like Orange because for 20 Euros you get 10 gigs and 80 minutes of calling for a month,
See above no GPS needed
The worst thing you can do is not wear your boots. If you are going in September get trail runners. I think most people have less blisters with those. Walk with them for at least a month. Also get a size larger your feet will swell up. Put vaseline on every morning all over your feet.
You wont get lonely on that stretch as it is as crowded as grand central station
they not only have coffee in Spain they have food too.
I think this may be a joke of a thread
Hi AndySo, after boring my pal with tales of the Camino it has been suggested that we attempt a mini camino in September.. we only have a couple of weeks so I'm considering doing a 12ish day stretch on the CF.. 250-300km and I'm thinking it would be nice for her to end at Santiago for her first attempt .. that way we get some pre-sarria days in (I'm thinking start around ponferrada ish) which should offer a taste of the quieter sections before the Sarria crowds.
Unfortunately this probably means I'll be back on here getting giddy and writing annoying posts..
I'm just wondering, does anyone know if:
1. I should take a sleeping bag
2. I can take my poles on the plane
3. What's the best guidebook
4. Will I need GPS
5. Should I buy new boots and not try them before I go?
6. Is an 80L 55lb rucksack big enough
7. Will I be lonely between Sarria and Santiago
8. Can I get coffee in Spain
Thank you
Hugs
Andy
Just to make everyone feel better, I admit to packing an entire 52 packets of Starbucks Instant Via coffee for the first Camino.....hahahahaYes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes.
Haha!! You can tell from my pose that I'm imparting gems of wisdom in that photo.. and that Noel is rapidly increasing his pace in an attempt to get awayMy son Noel and Andy last year on the Camino. Noel says Andy knows answers to questions you haven't even thought of, Like where oh where is that Burger King!
Hah,8. Can I get coffee in Spain
As a serious coffee drinker I can assure you that you are in fjor a treat. Spain serves great coffee and plenty of it. Have a real nice Camino you two.
Just the clothes you stand up in, an umbrella and a bread roll.So, after boring my pal with tales of the Camino it has been suggested that we attempt a mini camino in September.. we only have a couple of weeks so I'm considering doing a 12ish day stretch on the CF.. 250-300km and I'm thinking it would be nice for her to end at Santiago for her first attempt .. that way we get some pre-sarria days in (I'm thinking start around ponferrada ish) which should offer a taste of the quieter sections before the Sarria crowds.
Unfortunately this probably means I'll be back on here getting giddy and writing annoying posts..
I'm just wondering, does anyone know if:
1. I should take a sleeping bag
2. I can take my poles on the plane
3. What's the best guidebook
4. Will I need GPS
5. Should I buy new boots and not try them before I go?
6. Is an 80L 55lb rucksack big enough
7. Will I be lonely between Sarria and Santiago
8. Can I get coffee in Spain
Thank you
Hugs
Andy
Can I carry my umbrella on the plane in hand luggage? And how heavy is the bread roll?Just the clothes you stand up in, an umbrella and a bread roll.
I considered the Norte but seeing as I haven't walked it yet I thought doing the last 300km may spoil it if I ever decide to do it in full..Hi Andy
Why don't you try the last 300k of the Norte?
Your questions, yes take a sleeping bag, 80l rucksack far too big (think around 40, the wise pilgrim guides, you don't need goals, you won't be lonely before sarria and yes you can get coffee, but you did the Frances route last year didn't you?
Like it. A lot.As many of you know, my default setting is serious, like a heart attack. I am not prone to humor most of the time.
1. I should take a sleeping bag - Yes
2. I can take my poles on the plane - Make sure your break down and fit INSIDE your carry on pack.
3. What's the best guidebook - The one you get when you pick up your Credenciel. It is the smallest, lightest.T
4. Will I need GPS - No.
5. Should I buy new boots and not try them before I go? - No.
6. Is an 80L 55lb rucksack big enough? - TOO BIG. A 35L to 40L pack and 10 to 12 lb of stuff.
7. Will I be lonely between Sarria and Santiago - Not if your friend is with you. Not even by yourself.
8. Can I get coffee in Spain - Ask for Cafe con leche, por favor, (pronounced kafay con lay chay)
BOOWEN CAMINO!!!
Thank God there isn't! What you get is real food.Andy, your 80L 55lb rucksack should be sufficient. You won't need to carry much food because there is a Burger King every 3 miles along the Camino!
Gray hair and limping is the easiest way to get your poles on a plane!2. I can take my poles on the plane
A long handled spork is best for scratching unreachable places!… which spork is best?
1. No way sleeping bag. 2-3 lbs. get a liner. very light if it gets cooler layer up on clothes when you sleep.So, after boring my pal with tales of the Camino it has been suggested that we attempt a mini camino in September.. we only have a couple of weeks so I'm considering doing a 12ish day stretch on the CF.. 250-300km and I'm thinking it would be nice for her to end at Santiago for her first attempt .. that way we get some pre-sarria days in (I'm thinking start around ponferrada ish) which should offer a taste of the quieter sections before the Sarria crowds.
Unfortunately this probably means I'll be back on here getting giddy and writing annoying posts..
I'm just wondering, does anyone know if:
1. I should take a sleeping bag
2. I can take my poles on the plane
3. What's the best guidebook
4. Will I need GPS
5. Should I buy new boots and not try them before I go?
6. Is an 80L 55lb rucksack big enough
7. Will I be lonely between Sarria and Santiago
8. Can I get coffee in Spain
Thank you
Hugs
Andy
Can we please talk about blister care and compeed? Should i bring a spork, which socks are best? Wright socks, Smartwool or Injini toe socks. My small serrated knife was the best bonus item for cutting up bread!
You should!Now I feel bad
Yes, a poncho is a poncho is a poncho!There you go.. I've officially and unwittingly helped someone... Now then.. has anyone got any advice regarding ponchos?
Yes, a poncho is a poncho is a poncho!
That 80L, 55lb rucksack is waaayyy too much.So, after boring my pal with tales of the Camino it has been suggested that we attempt a mini camino in September.. we only have a couple of weeks so I'm considering doing a 12ish day stretch on the CF.. 250-300km and I'm thinking it would be nice for her to end at Santiago for her first attempt .. that way we get some pre-sarria days in (I'm thinking start around ponferrada ish) which should offer a taste of the quieter sections before the Sarria crowds.
Unfortunately this probably means I'll be back on here getting giddy and writing annoying posts..
I'm just wondering, does anyone know if:
1. I should take a sleeping bag
2. I can take my poles on the plane
3. What's the best guidebook
4. Will I need GPS
5. Should I buy new boots and not try them before I go?
6. Is an 80L 55lb rucksack big enough
7. Will I be lonely between Sarria and Santiago
8. Can I get coffee in Spain
Thank you
Hugs
Andy
There you go.. I've officially and unwittingly helped someone... Now then.. has anyone got any advice regarding ponchos?
So, after boring my pal with tales of the Camino it has been suggested that we attempt a mini camino in September.. we only have a couple of weeks so I'm considering doing a 12ish day stretch on the CF.. 250-300km and I'm thinking it would be nice for her to end at Santiago for her first attempt .. that way we get some pre-sarria days in (I'm thinking start around ponferrada ish) which should offer a taste of the quieter sections before the Sarria crowds.
Unfortunately this probably means I'll be back on here getting giddy and writing annoying posts..
I'm just wondering, does anyone know if:
1. I should take a sleeping bag
2. I can take my poles on the plane
3. What's the best guidebook
4. Will I need GPS
5. Should I buy new boots and not try them before I go?
6. Is an 80L 55lb rucksack big enough
7. Will I be lonely between Sarria and Santiago
8. Can I get coffee in Spain
Thank you
Hugs
Andy
That 80L, 55lb rucksack is waaayyy too much.
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