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El Camino De Santiago with TSE the Practical Guide for the Pilgrim El Camino De Santiago with Tse El Camino de Santiago with TSE the practical guide for the pilgrim el camino de santiago with tse ARE YOU ¿ READY FOR THE ADVENTURE? THE ENGLISH WAY The Camino de Santiago is the medieval route whose purpose is to arrive in the city of Santiago de Compostela to visit the tomb of the Apostle Santiago. In reality, thousands of people from all over the world come by different routes of the Camino going on foot, bicycle or horse, and for diverse reasons that range from religious, athletic, spiritual…etc. At TSE we’ve chosen the Camino Inglés or English Camino, not only for its historic, artistic and cultural value, but because it is more relaxed and less traveled by the masses. It was the medieval route of pilgrims that arrived by boat to the ports at A Coruña and at Ferrol. Our camino goes from Neda to Santiago de Compostela and is divided in six or seven stages, depending on the chosen program. In the period of a week you’ll walk a little more than 100km enjoying spectacular landscapes along the way. You’ll traverse through immense forests, navigate the river, ride horses breathing clean air, and enjoying the hospitality and peace of the Galician villages. Accomplishing the Camino de Santiago is an unforgettable, positive experience for each pilgrim, but we must warn that it is also a hard experience. You will have to walk an average of 17km daily in approximately five hours and so it is necessary to have a minimum level of physical fitness. You should prepare physically and above all mentally. Motivation is so important for the most difficult moments. The weather conditions, fatigue, and blisters can make the journey difficult, but you’ll have to overcome the challenge. From True Spanish Experience, we assure you that when you reach your goal, the feeling is unlike any other. The sensation of pride, overcoming difficulties, pleasure and satisfaction that overruns pilgrims when they arrive in Santiago and set foot in the Plaza del Obradoiro, is immense. And with TSE you will be able to test that out for yourself. 1 el camino de santiago WITH tse THE CLIMATE The climate in the province of A Coruña, is located in the south of Europe and bathed in a large part of the Atlantic Ocean. It therefore has an oceanic climate with mild temperatures throughout the whole year. As for the rain, Galicia in general is a geographic region of abundant rainfall and A Coruña specifically has an annual humidity of 70%. Generally, during the months that we will do the camino (May, June, July) the temperatures will vary between 15 and 25 ºC and the rain is a little less. But weather can be unpredictable, so it is best to be prepared for everything. PHYSICAL PREPARATION You should be aware that the vehicle for this journey is your own body. That is to say that we should be able to move supporting our own weight plus the added weight of gear during daily courses of about 20km, under conditions such as cold, heat, rain, etc., on dirt paths, asphalt, or rock that are uneven and can have steep slopes over several days. It is likely that your body is not used to this much physical exertion, so it is recommended that you train before doing the Camino de Santiago so that it is easier. We advise beginning with short walks, lengthening them progressively, and if possible do them in an area with hills so as to get used to the ups and downs. Continue to do this until you reach the distance that will be covered in a day. Remember that it’s not about doing the maximum number of kilometers in the shortest period of time, but we should gain as much resistance and strength in our legs as possible. The position that we adopt to walk is also important in avoiding blisters, so we should walk upright with weight distributed evenly inside of the backpack. A tool that will allow us to have correct posture is a walking stick (pilgrim staff), although it is not mandatory to carry them, we recommend it. pilgrim’s staff walking sticks On the Camino with TSE we include a luggage pickup service at each stage so that you won’t have to haul around excessive weight between stages. When you arrive at your lodging your things will be waiting. However, you will have to carry a small backpack with you that contains everything you’ll need for each stage. 2 el camino de santiago with tse WHAT SHOULD YOU PACK? The necessary equipment for the Camino de Santiago will depend on the chosen route and the time of year. Typi- cally, the Camino with TSE is done spring/summer and is on the Camino Inglés or English Route. Below we will provide details on the indispensable things that you should bring in your luggage, so that you aren’t lacking anything along the way while at the same time are not weighed down by unnecessary items. Please refer to the photos that accom- pany each description to guide you. BACKPACK: While a luggage service is included on the camino with TSE, you should carry a light and not too large backpack to transport all of the immediately necessary equipment between stages. Further on we will see how the backpack should be and what you should have in it for each day. TREKKING/HIKING BOTS/SHOES: Footwear is the most important factor when undertaking the Camino. They should be comfortable and broken in (not brand new). It is very important to not use brand new shoes for the camino, because they will be uncomfortable and cause injuries or blisters/cuts. Try to bring two pairs, because if it is no training you can swap out the hiking boots for tennis shoes. Our best advice is to bring waterproof boots that support your ankle to avoid sprains and other injuries. SANDALS: You will be able to use these to shower in TOLETRY BAG AND TOWEL: You will need bathrooms/showers that are collective. They’ll also be a towel for the day that we’ll be staying great for resting your feet at the end of the day. in an albergue (shelter). The ideal one is microfiber, because it is lightweight and takes up very little space. cantEEN OR WATER BOTTLE: We advise bringing one with PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT: You should at least one-liter capacity and that has an airtight always carry one in your backpack. seal, so water doesn’t spill out. Further on we’ll detail what should be inside of it. HAT: To protect your head from the sun. SUNGLASSES: To protect your vision from the sun. 3 el camino de santiago WITH tse In addition to everything we’ve already written, this page contains the clothes that you’ll need for the Camino. We suggest athletic/hiking clothing. It is incredibly important that the clothes are comfortable, breathable, and with as few seams as possible (that includes underpants), because given the weather, you could suffer from chafing in the most unexpected places. polos oR TECHNICAL SHIRTS: You should carry at least 3 short sleeve shirts. Wearing sleeveless shirts runs the risk of burning your shoulders in the sun. In any case, do not forget to bring sunscreen. The shirts can be cotton or polyester, breathable and should not take up much space. We recommend technical shirts, since they are easy to wash and dry quickly. Remember that the camino consists of six or seven stages and although the lodgings will be able to wash your clothes, you will also be able to carry in your backpack a daily shirt if you feel it is necessary. In addition to these clothes, you’ll be able to carry another normal shirt for the end of the stages. sWEATSHIRT, POLAR FLEECE, WINDBREAKER: Normally, the first hour of the morning and of the evening are cool, so we recommend that you carry a sweatshirt or polar fleece to keep the chill out. It’s important that it is comfortable and isn’t too bulky because once it warms up you will want to put it in your backpack ATHLETIC PANTS: You should carry at least 2 pairs for walking and a spare for when you finish the stages or for the trip home. The walking pants should be comfortable, they can be track pants or trekking pants. We suggest trekking pants that can be shortened to account for weather changes. If those aren’t available, opt for long pants that are thinner, because while the temperature could rise long pants will help you avoid bug bites, stings, sunburns, or plant abrasions…etc. RAINCOAT: Very important. It will keep the rain off so socks: You should have, at least one pair of tall you stay dry. socks per day. We advise that they be seamless and breathable. They are anti-blister socks that help to reduce friction between your foot and the sock. 4 el camino de santiago with tse WHAT SHOULD YOU CARRY IN YOUR BACKPACK? As we’ve said, your backpack that will go with you between stages should be light, comfortable, waterproof, and have adjustable shoulder pads. Also, it should close around the waist and chest and have various sections for quick and easy access of objects that you need on hand. The size should be about 20 liters. Each day you should have in your backpack: - Canteen with water, at least 1 liter. - A snack such as fruit, dried fruit, or energy bars.
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