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There's no way to predict the future, but in my experience, it almost never rains all day. I personally would not and have not adjusted my plans because of predictions which may or may not be accurate.
More often than not the forecast shows some...
We took the endless up and down through the eucalyptus forests in a pretty steady rain this March. There were a few shin deep streams to cross with all the water, and the muddy eucalyptus debris was out to trip you up the whole time. At the...
I just want to share with you,
This Friday I will be off to CDN. It's very special because I have cancelled it twice in the past due to events out of my control. This will be my first Camino since my wife passed last year, so it's very special...
Day 3:
Poladura de la Tercia to Bendueños
30.1km, 1149m ascent, 1740m descent
I couldn’t imagine having an ever more epic day today after yesterday but indeed it was.
I had 3 options today: short day to Pajares, medium day to Llanos, or an...
It is way better to reserve ahead of time. Trains often sell out. It is a big risk to wait until the last minute. Easy to download the RENFE app. Schedules are usually published no earlier than 60 days prior to travel for most trips.
Tarjeta...
I don’t know if the legend of pico Sacro is common knowledge on the Forum, but here is my simplistic understanding. Saint James’s two disciples arrived from the holy land looking for a place to bury the body. The pagan Reina Lupa told them to...
This is my experience too. I've gone back and forth, but am currently a rain jacket / rain pants / pack cover wearer for these reasons:
We have had to endure some pretty strong winds on the Norte especially, and I've found a tighter fitting...
Just for grins, I looked up the data for Osprey packs. In the range from 26L (956g) to 58L(1334g) the pack weight varied 377 grams. (13oz.)
The packs can be adjusted to contain/control minimum to maximum FILL (up to FULL)
At around 200 euros per...
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