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...
I walked the Frances from st Jean Pied de Port to Santiago last year starting 11 April. Loved my Altra Lone Peak. Ordered 2 more pairs for future walking. Which this year I did the Norte with one of the new pairs. Neither trip did I have a...
I understand that footwear on the Camino is a personal choice. I will start my first Camino on the Camino Frances in the first part of April. With the varying weather conditions, what shoes/boots do you suggest? I went hiking in Red River...
Definitely water bottles- easier to see what I have drunk and what is left. Easier to wash and clean. And easy to replace if they get damaged or are leaking.
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...
I bought a backpack where I can easily grab each of the water bottles from the two outer pockets, without twisting my wrists.
Prefer this heavily over such a bladder and drink-hose
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