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Tag: Sarong

Oh the priorities …

31/07/2015

… they are a-changing. I made my first wobbly attempts at a fun and functional packing list about seven years ago, and I think I can honestly say that the only thing which is still with me is my compact collapsible brush with mirror. Oh, and my little pale pink tech towel. Obviously I packed underwear and … More Oh the priorities …

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Top pilgrim tip: The sarong

26/06/2015

Another Camino staple item that deserves a bit of praise is the sarong. Or scarf. Or wrap-around skirt or whatever you call it: shemagh, Palestine scarf, lava lava or whatever. Square, rectangular, cotton, silk, man made fibres, single colour or patterned. It can be used as a cover-up after the shower, a spare towel, a … More Top pilgrim tip: The sarong

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Top pilgrim tip: The top bunk

26/06/2015

I thought I’d heap some praise on some forgotten, undervalued or misunderstood Camino fixtures and features – let me start with the top bunk. People either hate it or don’t love it. Most try to avoid it. It sometimes has no ladder, if it has one it tends to be uncomfortable or even ill devised for … More Top pilgrim tip: The top bunk

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Camino Confidence walk, Vigo to Santiago09/09/2025

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