Don’t use your headlamp as a flashlight in the albergue, not even the red one. Don’t forget that you’re a guest on the Camino and that you will be literally walking through the local residents lives. Don’t forget to say gracias and por favor...
Yes this is very true for those who can NOT walk but can still follow the trail on the internet (by whatever means) and the big item here is the google Street View PANO which allows you to continually look behind as well as any other direction...
Well, that is a different bit of advice. Myself, I ALWAYS have the phone in my pocket or for a short time in the drybag on the way into the shower. I use the phone all day to take pics and check routes and check emails during breaks. Rarely, I...
If you can bear it, don’t walk with your phone in your pocket. I spent a day and a half glued to the elevation map trying to figure out whether the hill was finished. Then my phone scared me by refusing to charge so I kept it switched off in my...
I'm surprised that no one has said this already but, do not feel the need to go with anyone. I have gone twice with friends and twice alone and though I enjoyed the friends I enjoyed the independence more. You will probably meet people before you...
Do not shout.
Men: Do not forget to remove your headwear indoors, especially in churches.
Do not apply a Compeed plaster to a blister that is still closed (apply an island dressing instead).
Do not forget rubber tips for your walking poles...
Do NOT…I repeat, do NOT put all your eggs in the same basket. I am currently in Spain traveling with a group of pilgrims from USA as their spiritual director. I was supposed to begin the Camino on Aug 28 when they depart from Portugal...
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