Welcome, and may your camino be everything you need it to be.
There are some things you can do to make things easier on yourself:
A good whistle (in case of falls, or if you want to catch the attention of someone nearby for help).
A good...
Generally ‘yes’ it’s safe - probably more safe than most other countries - but that’s not a reason to switch off and not stay aware and make judgements about what’s around you.
You may start out alone, unless you really prefer not to you’ll be...
When walking, 3 things to not forget:
- drink water
- drink water
- drink water
Personally, I cannot manage to drink enough (especially if the weather is not hot) without a bladder.
If I end my life on the Camino, I will at least have left this life while doing something spectacular and close to my heart. Much preferred to a lonely deteriorated life in a nursing home.
Not bad.
JMHO and my 0.02 €.
Other than that, I am of...
No! To the sleeping pad, you don’t need it unless like the others said for yoga, or to sit, but it’s extra weight and there are plenty places to sit! The bag, I had one of those giveaways plastic bag with draw strings that I used like a backpack...
I second this.
I had a pad with me, but in the end, I didn’t use it at all and threw it away a few days before reaching Santiago, knowing there was no chance I would use it. Fortunately, it was a cheap one, only around 10 euros. My only regret...
Pad: I don't think so. I actually carry one in my pack, but its main reason is reducing volume, giving the pack rigidity and pad my back a bit. And i can use it as a sitting / yoga mat if i want to. In a pinch sleeping on it would be better than...
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