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I am a new pilgrim taking part in the final part of the Galician way from Sept 8th for 7-10 days? Just curious as to the weather conditions at that time of the year? Do we need to bring rain coats?
Thanks
Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
I coined the quote when I arrived in June 1998 in Santiago in heavy rain.
In my imagination I thought I would walk up the cathedral steps in bright sunshine wearing just a T shirt, shorts and suncream. Ha!
You most definately will need a coat because it can also be cold. Check the FAQ's for which sort of coat you might want to have. I wear a Berghaus gortex, the one in the photo.
Sod's law says you will arrive in T shirt etc. I got sunburned last December in Galicia on two days so just be prepared for anything. :shock:
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