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nisita

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(planned) November 2024
Hi all! Wanted to introduce myself. I’ve been soaking up so much from your journeys.
Excited and nervous all at the same time. I just bought a last minute small sleeping bag, after reading about how cold it can get with minimal or no heating.

I’m Nisita, I’m starting my first Camino on Monday from Ponferrada at a snail pace.
I’m giving myself 15ish days to get to Santiago, or however far I make it.
 
Camino Preparation Guide
The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
Welcome to the forum, @nisita.
When I know I will be staying in quite a few albergues in spring or fall, I always bring my small, lightweight sleeping bag, which I use quite often. It makes me feel warm and cozy.
 
2024 edition: The Brierley Camino Frances Guide
The first edition came out in 2003 and has become the go-to-guide for many pilgrims over the years. It is shipping with a Pilgrim Passport (Credential) from the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
this is comforting to hear, thanks for sharing @Camino Chrissy!
I feel a tad fish out of water (that’s probably common for first timers).

I’m trying to pack as lite as humanly possible, while still having some warmth.
 
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I was advised to take a really bright head lamp, since we have less day light hours. I have a rechargeable one (bulky and heavy, 800 lumen), and a regular headlamp with batteries (450 lumen)

I think taking both maybe an overkill. Would the regular headlamp 450 lumen not be inadequate?
 
I never walk outside in darkness on any of my Caminos so for me a headlamp is overkill.
A small LED flashlight similar to these keychain versions worked well for me in albergues in the night or packing up for early departure. I put it on an old shoelace and usually was able to hang it on the bunk frame near my pillow.
 
Get a Spanish mobil number + data while on the Camino
Get a spanish phone number with Airalo. eSim, so no physical SIM card. Easy to use app to add more funds if needed.
Yes, I never use a headlamp in the albergue dorm as it disturbs other sleepers and I dont take one at all for summer walking. I have a tiny red map reading light on a springy bracelet.

Night Reader Pro Red planisphere reading light

The astronomer's red light torch enables comfortable reading of your planisphere come night time without loosing your night vision. Comes with a lifetime warranty!
planispheres.com.au
 
Ah!! So glad I asked. I’m absolutely leaving the bulky one at home now. That’s a good 400gms of saved weight. Phew.
 
Let us pick up your suitcase once you arrive in Europe....
...and ship it to Santiago for storage. You pick it up once in Santiago. Service offered by Casa Ivar (we use DHL for transportation).
Makes sense, also very helpful. Thank you!
 
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