Robo - we are of the same mind. The umbrella has been a huge blessing in the rain and sun. The problem i have had is the plastic ring at the top, it seems to break down and then on one trip the actual handle broke - granted it was a full on...
Sorry to hear of the demise of your Euroschirm. :oops:
I've always liked them as they are fairly durable.
Easily popping back the right way if inverted for example.
We've had ours for 10 years and not had any issues, but I suppose it's all in...
I carry an inexpensive very lightweight umbrella and hold it propped up against my shoulder/backpack. I only use one hiking pole it's no problem for me. If you already had a $100 Euroshirm umbrella "bite the dust", I doubt there is an umbrella...
Your file is incredibly helpful. Thank you for sharing it. I will be leaving Seville on the 28th of March where I see you went through on the 27th, and most of your stages are similar to what I have loosely planned. You shave a few days from the...
Hi, I did exactly what you are looking to do. I started from Cadiz on 31/3/22 and walked to Astorga to complete the VDLP and then did the Sanabres and onto F/M. I walk all my Caminos in Keen waterproof boots and can't rate them enough. I read...
I did start March 20th 2023 at Cádiz and had mostly dry weather, but this year the area had a lot of miserable weather with flooding. Just to say each year can be different.
See my camino VdlP
SEMANA SANTA (Sunday 13 April to Sunday 20 April 2025) for me between Merida and Grimaldo. Just wondering how in advance one has to book or reserve a hotel room.
I walked it this year from the end of February to Easter week. The albergues were cold at night, but heating was available. With the mornings cold but pleasant enough by the afternoon. Flooding at crossings became a problem, but you can work...
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