Headphones? 1 pair of hiking short would be enough. Skip Brierly, too much information. His books make great door stops. There are lighter, smaller guide books out there. Poncho OR rain pants and a rain jacket. I'm arriving around the same time...
Yeah, Wow. With a stretch of imagination I'm thinking a tiny slice of duct tape where the lanyard attaches to the ear piece, a tiny rubber band, 3 extra pairs in your pack, grow longer arms, a bum bag..... Good luck and keep us posted...
I just used an unscented trash can liner. Weighs almost nothing. I keep clothjng and anything else I want to keep dry in there. Works great! Cheap too.
I really liked the simple Michelin guide to the Frances. Just the basic location of hostels, cafes and elevations. Wish I could find one for the Portuguese.
This is the reason I'd live to just sleep outside. I've had terrible experiences with private albergues. I often felt bullied and pushed around by grumpy owners. I'll stay at a donativo well before giving my money away to private enterprise. And...
Go see a doctor. An online community forum is not the best place to seek medical advice. Doctors are inexpensive in Spain. If it gets infected, it could get really bad. Keep it clean and keep it covered UNTIL you seek a medical professional...
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