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Thanks @Rold Gold! May your Camino progress without much worry. Let us know if we can help from afar. We don't usually book either, and stay in places that don't accept reservations. its nice to hear a new pilgrim is doing OK with that similar...
Yes of course, when I've finished the walk I'll create a post that includes full details of my "mini" stages whatever they may be. I'll be taking suggestions for a decent title that would be easily searchable should someone be looking for that...
Great strategy which will also work for me on days where I just want to take more time to enjoy nature and villages with no rushing in the mornings. That’s my plan for 2026. Would enjoy your posts to Finistere 😊
Hi all, I'm currently doing a 10km (ish) a day walk from Santiago to Finisterre and, on the whole, finding it a great way to walk.
I was worried that the shorter distances each day would leave too much time in the afternoons sat around the...
We order the Frakta IKEA bags from Amazon 3 per pack. Excellent for all kinds of things (fishing gear, clothes or shoe storage, check your backpacks on a plane, moving household, etc.)
Greetings all.
First, I’d like to thank everyone who chimed in on my post. I received a ton of advice and all of it, no matter what it said, was posted with the intent of trying to help me. I’m grateful for that.
So, just checking in to let...
I use the big, boxy blue bags from IKEA that zip up the middle. My backpack and poles fit perfectly, the shape is spot on, and it is light enough to slip into my backpack and carry with me for the return trip.
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