... once a pilgrimage and what remains

Caminoo, Wanderwege, Spanien

My Caminos

Northern Way 2018 / Irun - Santiago

French Way 2016 / SJDPP - Finisterre

Moselroad 2017 / Koblenz - Trier

Primitive Way 2021 / Oviedo-Lugo

geplante Camino's

Via de la Plata

Camino Portugues Coast

Answer: Can you call it longing?

Experiences

Tips & Tricks

  • good preparation is half the battle and, above all, anticipation is known to be the best form of joy, but everyone has to decide for themselves - don't be misled by different statements, everyone handles it differently and everyone should be satisfied for themselves, just look for the best for you out of all the tips and information
  • with a little training (day hikes) in advance, anyone can master the path
  • you should listen to your body, start slowly and warm up quickly
  • max. 8 kg, deal intensively with the packing list, you don't need much, there is the possibility to wash or buy something everywhere
  • the feet are the most important and need good care, I swear by deer tallow and a small black roll treatment in the evening (is also very good for the calves)
  • Mask off pressure points on the foot as soon as you notice them, preferably with firm tape, if there is already a blister, mask with blister plaster and a thick layer of firm tape over it - this stays on until it falls off on its own, then the blister has healed
  • Sturdy shoes, but they don't have to be mountain boots, but a good profile is important (trail running shoes or light hiking shoes), break in hiking shoes properly (several different tours)
  • Horse balm is great for legs
  • drink a lot (I use water bladder magnesium bottle or similar)
  • In order to avoid the large stream of overnight guests, it is best to always look for a place before or after the officially specified end of the stage - works great
  • don't let the running speed of others stress you out, but go your own way, you meet again and again anyway
  • I wanted to take breaks in the cities, but things turned out very differently, I was totally stressed out by the hustle and bustle and quickly moved on, my CONCLUSION: Pilgrimages are difficult to combine with sightseeing