el nadador del sol
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- CF: '06: SJPP -> San. '10 - '11: Pamplona -> Finisterre '12: Ponferrada -> San. CN: '12: Irun -> San
Hello My Friends,
Perhaps this has been talked about before. I did a little hunting around, but didn't see anything, so I thought I'd start a thread and see where it goes!
When I walked el Camino Frances (a few different times starting from few different places) I brought along some books, a sketch pad, some writing material/journals, etc. The books were not guides, but rather some literature/poetry.
During my time on del Norte I had some similar "extras".
As I prep for Via de la Plata I am again considering ideas of what I might like to have with me. Whether it be in the evenings or during a midday rest, etc., I know I'll narrow it down to a few "extras" that I might enjoy.
My first journey along el Frances was waaaayyy back in the days before smartphones, facebook, instagram, etc. I had a disposable camera and that was it! So, in keeping with this simplicity, I like to refrain from using such things during my walks. To me, and this is my humble opinion, once they are removed one can spend time being there fully, soaking it in, etc. Naturally, considering the day and age we are in, I will snap a few photos to share with family and, in the evenings, update them with a quick whatsapp notice.
(Wow, this is longer than my initial intention...)
Anyways, considering the length of VdlP and the need to be mindful of space/weight, what extras do you all plan to bring with you along the Way? A bird watching guide? A deck of cards for an evening game of solitaire? A laptop/other such device, for updating blogs, etc.?
Many big Camino hugs!
Perhaps this has been talked about before. I did a little hunting around, but didn't see anything, so I thought I'd start a thread and see where it goes!
When I walked el Camino Frances (a few different times starting from few different places) I brought along some books, a sketch pad, some writing material/journals, etc. The books were not guides, but rather some literature/poetry.
During my time on del Norte I had some similar "extras".
As I prep for Via de la Plata I am again considering ideas of what I might like to have with me. Whether it be in the evenings or during a midday rest, etc., I know I'll narrow it down to a few "extras" that I might enjoy.
My first journey along el Frances was waaaayyy back in the days before smartphones, facebook, instagram, etc. I had a disposable camera and that was it! So, in keeping with this simplicity, I like to refrain from using such things during my walks. To me, and this is my humble opinion, once they are removed one can spend time being there fully, soaking it in, etc. Naturally, considering the day and age we are in, I will snap a few photos to share with family and, in the evenings, update them with a quick whatsapp notice.
(Wow, this is longer than my initial intention...)
Anyways, considering the length of VdlP and the need to be mindful of space/weight, what extras do you all plan to bring with you along the Way? A bird watching guide? A deck of cards for an evening game of solitaire? A laptop/other such device, for updating blogs, etc.?
Many big Camino hugs!