I use one “dry” bag aka my pack liner. Anything needing to stay dry goes into it. A small baggie for toiletries and one for electronics/cords. That’s my system. Easy peasy.
There are a couple of ascents and descents on that route that I wished I would have had poles for. Or at least one pole. There is a steep descent into a town where you come down a road that seemed like it might be slippery in the rain. Does...
When the Vogon destructor fleet materialised in Earth’s orbit in order to demolish it to make way for an hyperspace bypass the Dolphins all left the planet. Their last message, misinterpreted as a particularly complicated double back somersault...
I use a combination of tech and merino. Merino for underwear, socks, and shirts/tops. Tech for pants, rain gear, and jackets. Definitely try out your handwashing in the sink to see how long it takes to get things dry. I usually use my microfiber...
The Salvador is right in the middle of I guess what you could term "bear country", but probably not a hot-spot. Of course there is always a chance that you could get lucky early or late in the day and that would also extend to wolves. You mention...
Definitely use your credencial outside of the Sarria to Santiago stages. Makes a great souvenir! For the record, I have even gotten a stamp from the hospital that treated me (!) and from a church I visited in Madrid AFTER my Camino was done and...
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