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Camino Tip #6: Start Out SlowĮven if you’ve done Camino-specific training, the reality is you weren’t walking 15-miles per day (for weeks on end) with a fully-loaded pack. I made it all the way to Santiago de Compostela without getting a single blister thanks to my Altra running shoes & the two-sock method.

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I highly recommend a headlamp - your phone flashlight just isn’t going to cut it.Īdditionally, have something reflective (tape, flasher) to put on your backpack so drivers can see you when you’re walking alongside the road. If that’s something you want in on, make sure you’re properly equipped. You’ll hear lots of pilgrims talk about waking up before the sun rises to start walking.

Camino Tip #4: Be Smart About Walking in the Dark It may take some time, but once you find your people, that’s when the real fun starts. I’m not advocating for blatant rudeness, but if you’re not vibing with someone, don’t be afraid to go your own way.Įvery pilgrim wants to find their Camino family, so don’t be shy.Īsk a fellow pilgrim to grab a coffee. That being said, don’t feel like you need to be best friends with everyone who strikes up a conversation with you. To say the Camino is social would be an understatement. If you’re nervous about setting out on the Camino alone, don’t be.Įspecially on the most popular routes, you may actually need to make an effort to walk alone. Next, I’d put on a pair of Balega hiking socks. Then, I’d pull on a thin pair of Injinji toe socks as my base layer. Thanks to the two-sock method, I walked the entire Portuguese Camino without getting a single blister.Įvery morning, before leaving the albergue, I’d apply globs and globs of Vaseline to my feet. Tie it up and let it sit for a month to kill any little camigos you might have brought home. When you get home from your Camino, put all your stuff (shoes, clothes, backpack, etc.) into a big garbage bag. When you get to your bunk at an albergue:

Rather than putting your faith into a (most likely ineffective) spray, learn to identify bed bug infestations with your own two eyes. Heck, when I was on the Portuguese Camino, those little suckers shut down a convent. It doesn’t matter if you’re staying in municipal or private albergues: bed bugs can strike anywhere.

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Camino Tip #1: Know How to Identify Bed Bugs This post details what to expect on the Camino during the coronavirus pandemic. If you’re planning on walking the Camino de Santiago in 2021, you need to know what guidelines are in place for COVID-19. Once you’re done reading, you will have the information you need to not only reach Santiago de Compostela but also enjoy the journey along the way. In this post, I’m laying all my own Camino mistakes bare in the hope that you can learn from what I’ve done wrong. You want to make the most of the experience. What do I need to know before walking the Camino? This is the post you NEED to read before taking a single step toward Santiago de Compostela.

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