Have you heard of the Camino de Santiago? 

It’s really the dream.

 
Your days are filled with 
Walking
Eating and 
Sleeping

But you might be a little anxious or confused about the logistics of 
  • Accommodations
  • What to bring
  • How to get started
  •  Is this for you?
I’m here to calm your anxieties and answer the little questions.. 

Accommodations

Recommendations + common questions

My packing list

Everything in my 28 L Deuter backpack

How to prepare for the Camino

Physically, Mentally, and Spiritually

Common Questions

  • Short Answer

    • 13-15 miles/day you'll finish in 34-45 days

    Long answer

    • You get to go at your own pace, there is no race to get anywhere and you get to decide your milage. Some plan their milage ahead of time, Some just like to see where they end up. 

    • Personally: the first 5 days we knew exactly where we were walking to and where we would stay, but we decided to just let go and spend the rest of the days just walking with no strict plans. Waking up at 5:30 and ending our walk about 1 or 2 pm. total of 34 days

  • Do you book your accommodations ahead is probably my most asked question.

    Short answer

    • 98% of the time I just showed up.

    long answer

    Everything accommodations

  • short answer

    • No

    long answer

    The Camino Frances is known for its abundance of cafes and rest stops along the way! I usually grabbed an extra snack at breakfast.

  • Short answer

    • Castile soap + a sink+ or shower + sunshine.

    Long answer

    • depends on the alburgue. Whenever I came across a washer I took advantage!

Accommodations
Ashtyn Larsen Ashtyn Larsen

Accommodations

Are you looking to Walk the Camino de Santiago? Here is my complete list, places I would stay again, and most asked questions.

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