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Scott Fraser reacted to Robo's post in the thread Worth their weight in gold or 'don't bother' ? with
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I have used both bladders and bottles with drinking tube. Ensuring adequate hydration is essential, and both methods allow for sufficient water to be carried. By using a drinking tube, both methods allow for easy water access. But which one... -
Scott Fraser replied to the thread Aging On The Camino.First, Kevin, good luck on your trek in Nepal. I’m sure you need no advice other than that of Clint Eastwood, who when asked how he keeps up a vigorous professional life into his 90’s said something to the effect that “when he comes knocking you...
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Scott Fraser replied to the thread Camino from Porto with a child in April.The two routes are close enough to each other that the weather systems affect them both in similar ways. Only difference may be coastal route will have more wind - hopefully at your back.
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Scott Fraser reacted to Walkingat70's post in the thread Camino from Porto with a child in April with Like.
Yana I walked the Portuguese Route from Porto to Santiago in April 2024. I walked to coast till Vila da Conde then switched to the central route at Rates. As someone has commented - be prepared. We had lovely days and some very wet days. I...
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Scott Fraser replied to the thread Camino from Porto with a child in April.Climatic data for northern Portugal and Galacia for April indicates the temperatures you’ll be walking in will probably be comfortable - some would say ideal. But the data also suggest you should be prepared for rain, perhaps one day in three...
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Scott Fraser replied to the thread Comparing two climbs ~ Spiritual Variante to Armentiera vs Camino Frances to Orisson..I agree with those who say Orison is harder. The day from Orison to Roncesvalle is more similar to the climb to Armentiera. The fact that the two days at the start of the Frances are back-to-back adds to the challenge as does the fact that they...
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Scott Fraser reacted to auburnfive's post in the thread Comparing two climbs ~ Spiritual Variante to Armentiera vs Camino Frances to Orisson. with Like.
I found the climb to Orrison to be tougher, but after 4 weeks of walking was in better condition by the time we got to Armentiera .
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Scott Fraser posted the thread EU airline passenger rights in 🧳 Traveling & Transport to/from/along the camino.A few weeks ago after completing the Camino Portuguese I was scheduled to fly back to the US on Iberia from Madrid. Our departure was delayed numerous times, and I eventually arrived at my destination 10 hours after the originally scheduled...
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Scott Fraser replied to the thread Packing List Review & Questions 3 days before departure..3. 2-3 m of light strong line is helpful - string it lengthwise on your bunk as a clothes line or hang your towel there for a bit of privacy. 5 Wise pilgrim app with downloaded maps is good. Brierlys map book is good as well for navigating and...
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Scott Fraser replied to the thread Recommended timing for Camino Frances.The only place you may get snow on the Frances with a late April start is crossing the Pyrenees (I experienced snow and freezing rain at the top on May 1, 2018). After that it should be smooth sailing (with rain a distinct possibility, of...
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