Sunday, 27 April 2014

Preparing for the Camino

The Camino de Santiago is not just any long distance hiking path through Spain.  It has been given World Heritage status due to it's historical and spiritual significance and millions of pilgrims have walked the paths for over a thousand years.  The route I'll take begins in St. Jean Pied-de-Port, France and ends almost 800km later in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Despite having a month to prepare for the Camino, I find myself with just 4 days until departure and many items left undone.  Most important deficiencies are my Spanish (very rudimentary) and preparatory hike with loaded pack (initial hikes have helped me cull items from my packing list but haven't necessary turned me into a seasoned hiker).  The 'before' picture of my hiking shoes follows.  Let's see how they look a couple of months from now.

Any travel tips you'd like to share with me before I leave?







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  1. Thoughts and Mutterings 28 April 2014 at 08:09

    Less is more, when it comes to packing.

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  3. Anonymous28 April 2014 at 09:48

    A few good pairs of hiking socks and a pack of blister blockers (especially with a new pair of shoes). My “avid outdoors type” friends recommend Thorlos. (https://www.thorlo.com/activity/outdoor/hiking-socks)

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    1. Unknown29 April 2014 at 18:55

      Thanks Ray. I'm still trying to delude myself into thinking that I won't get blisters. We will see…

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  4. Tim Turner29 April 2014 at 11:54

    If you add a "Follow by Email" thingy to the blog then I can ... follow by email. Have a great adventure! I'm looking forward to reading the stories :)

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    1. Unknown29 April 2014 at 18:56

      Good idea Tim. Think I've added the 'Gadget' correctly. Nothing is as intuitive as I think it should be… which says a lot about me I'm afraid.

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  5. blogger29 April 2014 at 14:30

    Lesley, how exciting....have a wonderful time. How long will it take to complete?

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  6. Tracey Craigon29 April 2014 at 19:06

    BYOB.. BRING YOUR OWN BEDDING. Advice from a friend who did it recently.

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    1. Unknown30 April 2014 at 08:01

      Good advice Tracey! I have a little 'bedbug' repellant sack that I am hoping will do the trick. We shall see…

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  7. Daily struggle29 April 2014 at 21:24

    This sounds awesome Lesley - not sure if you've read it before but when you're done you should read 'A walk in the woods' by Bill Bryson. It's a humorous account of his attempt at the Appalachian Trail. Enjoy your hike, what a great experience.

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    1. Unknown30 April 2014 at 08:04

      Thanks Celso! I have read Bill Bryson but that that book. I might just download it right now and can read during my journey.

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  8. Gav2 May 2014 at 06:41

    Hoping you have a great adventure! Just be careful out there, all that time outside, you might get a tan!

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