I listen to podcasts or music in the afternoon if I'm needing that extra push or motivation. Never once have I been run over by a cyclist. Also I don't always want to interact with people on the trail, and wearing headphones sends a subtle...
I use bone conduction headphone since years now. I mainly walk alone and I want to be aware of the surroundings, but at the same time I'm a huge fan of audiobooks.
Bone conduction is the perfect solution for me, as the ear is free and I can...
I do expect to meet other people. When I do meet others on the way I usually greet them politely in passing and move on. When I stop for a drink or a meal or at night in the albergues I am usually happy to enter into conversation. But for me time...
I'm about 50% in agreement with you. I walk without headphones. Most of the time I do not want to talk with others either. I don't see why talking with others should be considered an essential element of walking a Camino. Most of the time I...
Yes I like to wear my big headphones ! The Bose type. Music - nothing else! Gives me inspiration. All type of music really but mainly upbeat modern music I guess. Adds hugely to my experience and helps when feeling flat and /or tired and/or bored!
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