I have a long sleeved merino wool top from Aldi. It is durable, warm and not itchy. I bought 3 more last winter. No problem buying them in Melbourne suburbs.
I walked with a pilgrim last year who was wobbling across the track. It was hot. He had only drunk one cup of coffee no water. When rehydrated he was fine.
You will be fine. Ensure that you have enough money to fund the camino. One student I met didn't have enough money for pilgrims meals, no hat , no sunscreen, no food, no water and took off like a rocket from SJPP. He and another young pilgrim...
I take my valuables and phone with me at all times. I place my shoes on the top rack in the albergue and tie my shoes together with shoe laces. Apart from that I just have my backpack with me. I do remember on the CF a Spanish woman wouldn't...
Hello Kathor1, it would be a pleasure to share my journey with you.
I walked the path from SJPP to Santiago de Compostela in 29 days. Then I went to Finesterra and Muxia. Today I am home.
As I said in the title of the post, I usually walk at 6...
Most people probably already know that young people are usually impulsive and don't usually listen to the advice they receive. I'm not much different. Although I listen to the advice I receive, I usually plan, mitigate risks, and follow my plan...
I was bitten in a hostel private room in an Asian country. My back was covered with a hundred bites. I was given antihistamines and cortisone cream by the chemist. It took a week to recover from the itching. I spend more on accommodation now...
Thank you for sharing your hospitalero experience with us in such detail David. It was a great read and made me consider taking up that duty one day.
I wish you a very pleasant Torres camino and am looking forward to reading your reports :)
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