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We have always divided our time and we call part of it "vacation" and part of it "pilgrimage". Friends and family just call it our annual "trip to Spain", because mostly they don't have a good idea of what we are doing when (volunteering, walking... -
So the final verdict - part two! My final pack weight is 5.6kg (not including poles, food, water, and my worn walking clothes). I got rid of the sanitiser, blouse, plastic container, reduced my 10,000mah power pack to a 5,000mah, got USB-C...
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I wore fingerless cycling gloves which saved the sun damage to my hands and also buffered my hands when using my poles.
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Interesting! I'm from Spain and never heard the word "palo" used like that. A lemon tree is a "limonero" and a shot of any drink is "un chupito" over here.
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We use bastones when we volunteer at the albergues and are directing people where to place their poles.
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I have always used "bastones" and that is what trekking poles are called by Decathlon in their shops.
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Phil W reacted to JerryStroebele's post in the thread Can I pack my small multi tool in carry on luggage (backpack)? with
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Here’s a slightly different perspective. I have the smallest Gerber multi tool. I have carried it on my last two or three Caminos. I brought it on the plane in my checked bag. (I never check my backpack with essential gear. ). I also carry a... -
Pay attention to all above, especially @jungleboy. Buen camino, not trail! Trail, anywhere. Camino, intentional.
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You can have solitude on the CF. Be the last to leave an albergue (usually around 8am) and you’ll likely have the trail completely to yourself. Spend more time in churches than in bars, pack your lunch so you can picnic solo, and choose private...
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There are other routes that are similar in length to the Francés but with much more solitude. For example, the Vía de la Plata sounds like it could be what you’re looking for. Look up some alternative routes and see if you find something that...
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