MarkCheeswright
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Planning to walk Camino Primitivo late March 2016
Hi guys,
Our Camino start date is coming up fast (end of May) and we have been practicing walking as much as possible weekends and holidays. We've got our kit pretty much nailed down and stripped down to strategic bare minimum in 35litre backpacks. I'm currently experimenting with hiking sandals (what a revelation!!) and sitting sipping a glass of Rioja by a river between Ronda and Benaojan (mid hike) which is absolute paradise.
So naturally I am thinking strategy!!
Mainly... Food! Do albergues, provide sandwiches for the road, or do pilgrims generally stop for lunch?
ive been told best strategy is to leave before sun rise which will guarantee you always arrive to your destination around lunch time, even for the longer more difficult hikes.
I am also concerned about water. We have been practicing carrying around 2.5 liters each at set off. I wonder if this is too much? Maybe the number of water fountains available make this an unreasonable amount of water to carry?
Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks,
Mark C
Our Camino start date is coming up fast (end of May) and we have been practicing walking as much as possible weekends and holidays. We've got our kit pretty much nailed down and stripped down to strategic bare minimum in 35litre backpacks. I'm currently experimenting with hiking sandals (what a revelation!!) and sitting sipping a glass of Rioja by a river between Ronda and Benaojan (mid hike) which is absolute paradise.
So naturally I am thinking strategy!!
Mainly... Food! Do albergues, provide sandwiches for the road, or do pilgrims generally stop for lunch?
ive been told best strategy is to leave before sun rise which will guarantee you always arrive to your destination around lunch time, even for the longer more difficult hikes.
I am also concerned about water. We have been practicing carrying around 2.5 liters each at set off. I wonder if this is too much? Maybe the number of water fountains available make this an unreasonable amount of water to carry?
Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks,
Mark C