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If anyone likes pockets, lots of them hidden, secured , zipped, check Scottevest skort, I have bought their vest, cardigan, shirt, T shirt, skirt and pants when on sale over the years. Just saw this skort on sale. Really convenient for travel, only downside is the price.
I like several people mentioned about the idea of dry sac, because you put your clothes in while walking, can also protect them from the rain, when shower put valuables in and you can hang it with a strong gear tie, or Heloclip, etc. I am going to take those cheap ones. I got one set has 3 in...
I have read books written years ago referring historical records about people pretending to be pilgrims, staying at the albergues and left early with valuables or rob people en route. Nothing is new under the sun.
My first camino in 2013 on French route, a young Korean man lost 700 euros, the...
I arrive at Bilbao, then bus or train to Donostia, Will be too late to enjoy Hondarrabia and found a reasonable priced accommodation, so I will stay near Donostia, check out Decathlon store to get last minute supplies and start very early next Monday heading to Irun. Will a few hours in the...
Thanks for letting me know, so you can assume it would be a short date and spend some time at Hondarrabia before heading out, because if no bed, you have to keep walking.
Love Ourense, one of my favorites on the caminos, make sure soaking the thermal springs before your camino, in the natural setting, so many of them, I tried nearly all of them in a day, bus to the furthest and then walked back, rest, soak, eat, walk, finally added a body massage, very few rest...
Fill the 2 litter before heading out in the morning will be sufficient and drink plenty when you get a chance during the day. Do not rely on fountains in the South. No stream or creeks for refill either. My water bladder is 1.5. I used a shade so sweat less.
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