Before May 10, 2023, I had traveled for close to 40 years without ever once losing a piece of luggage. Well, it finally happened. Okay, “lost” is too strong a word, because I know where my bag is, it’s just not where I am. I am in Pamplona, one of my happiest happy places, my …
Category: Packing
How do you pack for the Camino de Santiago? These posts cover everything from selecting your backpack and other gear, what to wear when walking, and what extra items you will want to bring along.
Q & A with Pilgrims Andrea and Jason (Part 2)
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED! Pilgrims Andrea and Jason ask all the questions you are probably also asking by this point in the podcast series. Grab your notebook and a pen, pour yourself a beverage, and plop into your favorite chair, because we are about to cover a lot of ground. WALK WITH ME Are you thinking of …
Hiking Clothes & Rain Gear for the Camino de Santiago
What to bring: HIKING CLOTHES & RAIN GEAR Know what’s right for you for your pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago in Spain When you walk the Camino de Santiago you will be outdoors walking for hours each day. How do you dress for walking the Camino? And what will you wear when you are …
Packing for the Camino, with Pilgrim David
PACKING FOR THE CAMINO What do you really need to take with you when you walk the Camino? How much should your pack weigh? What happens if you take too much stuff? Pilgrim David Guiterrez shares how he answered these questions while walking the Camino Francés in Fall 2022. There is some solid packing wisdom …