Many cafes make very little profit on their coffee. With very good café con leche sometimes still available for a euro that's not surprising. I'm a HUGE fan of fresh orange juice and try to have a glass each morning to fuel my hikes. Relatively...
My two cents. I have walked on the CF in November and December on 3 occasions. Yes my pack is a heavier then walking earlier. Who are you going to listen to some other pilgrims or a fellow New Yorker ;) ;) 😊 😊 I have one long sleeve mid...
Is November on the Frances considered autumn or winter? Right now, I have some very light merino long johns and silk long johns that I plan to take, as well as merino socks. All the other winter clothing I have is too bulky. What should I get?
Sure! Why not? I took days off in bigger cities a couple times and got stamps everywhere I could. I just loved the souvenirs they created. By the end of my walk I had 2 passports full of stamps, plus the Finisterre-Muxia passport! Have fun with...
The only requirement for getting a stamp is that you and the credencial are in the same place at the same time. So far as the compostela is concerned, only the last 100 km count. If you want to stay at a public albergue, they prefer it that you...
The only "protocol" that applies to obtaining the Pilgrim Proficiency Certificate (Compostela) is that you walk the final 100km into Santiago and obtain two stamps per day during that progress. Meanwhile collect as many or as few as you're...
I’d say that you do your journey how you see fit and if you visit the places where stamps can be given before and after your bus journey, and it feels right & fun, then go for it! If you are doing it for spiritual or religious reasons then...
I have the same ailment in my left leg - but caused by an incompetent surgeon during abdominal surgery.
May I suggest find a pain management doc that can inject near the nerve. It provides substantial relief- for a couple months. Worth it!
The Buff is so incredibly useful - it's also a warm extra layer under a cap/hot on a cold morning and a wonderful cooling mechanism (dipped a cold stream) on a hot afternoon. I've never once regretted carrying my hammock...except maybe on...
Hi there! My pack (REI Trail 25L) completely packed is 11.2 lbs! (Doesn't have water in it yet but that is definitely something to consider).
Wowwww... you get me 😊! These suggestions are so helpful, thank you!
- Love the girly suggestions--will...
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