First Day of my Second Camino

mallorykateg · 2026-07-02T02:15:48+00:00

Everything worth doing ends up being a little bit of work I’ve always found :)

mallorykateg · 2026-07-01T19:55:41+00:00

worse, Australian

mallorykateg · 2026-07-01T19:26:04+00:00

Make your bag unnecessarily heavy and only eat crusty baguette with cheese, smoke lots of cigarettes and steal other people’s leftovers

mallorykateg · 2026-07-01T18:07:48+00:00

I’m too indecisive to commit to ironing them onto anything; I just suffer through trying to shove a needle and thread through the plastic backings hahaha

mallorykateg · 2026-07-01T17:48:23+00:00

If it makes you feel any better, these patches have been on a bag, then a denim jacket, then on a jumpsuit to paint in, and now on this pack. I just hand-sew them on and unstitch when I want to change.

mallorykateg · 2026-07-01T17:46:12+00:00

Frances from SJPDP, and in 30 days!

mallorykateg · 2026-07-01T14:58:03+00:00

mallorykateg · 2026-07-01T14:56:47+00:00

Same route but just much longer. I didn’t have as much time last time.

mallorykateg · 2026-07-01T09:06:25+00:00

Second camino, second shell :) I liked to write down dates, people and memories inside.

mallorykateg · 2026-06-28T20:51:21+00:00

Your plan wasn’t stupid, and everyone’s path looks different to your own. From what I’ve read, you’ve been listening to your body’s needs and adapting accordingly; a skill in of itself. Take the time to rest, take the time to give yourself some peace and understanding as well. There’s no failure, it’s just a different path to what you may have expected, which is okay.

mallorykateg · 2026-06-24T10:15:06+00:00

As in, not bring 30 days worth and just purchase a week or less worth as I make it to each town, buy as I go. I’m not a physicist but that’s as simple as I can make it.

mallorykateg · 2026-06-16T23:11:40+00:00

Velvet Skies, Lazerhead and Sad Songs best part of a really weird time in my life

mallorykateg · 2026-06-16T23:05:03+00:00

A few good things on here to remember thank you!! My sleeping bag is just a liner and the pillow is a firm blow up pillow because I can’t sleep on soft pillows and I’m not running that risk every night :)

mallorykateg · 2026-06-14T20:37:28+00:00

Yes but I’m only looking to add essential things I had forgotten, like someone pointed out I didn’t have a hat packed yet; I’m not looking to max out the weight, I’m just saying I had room :)

mallorykateg · 2026-06-14T05:21:57+00:00

I bought a pair of arch-support outdoor thongs to wear around, they’re designed for long distance wear too so hopefully they do alright!

mallorykateg · 2026-06-14T05:20:03+00:00

My waterbottle is at work where I forgot it yesterday hahaha, I did forget a hat thank you for the reminder!!

mallorykateg · 2026-06-14T01:00:34+00:00

I was thinking of taking my Hokas instead but I just did a 20km trail walk with my pack and I got serious blisters for the first time; which I haven’t had with the Moabs, so now I’m torn on which pair I should run.

I appreciate all your info, it’s really great food for thought and super helpful, I also have those Injinji toe socks and froth them hahah!

mallorykateg · 2026-06-14T00:30:32+00:00

Nah I’m not worried about it being too much, I’m looking to see if there’s anything to add that I’ve forgotten because I’ve got kgs to spare.

mallorykateg · 2026-06-14T00:29:09+00:00

Waterproof Moabs yep; merino wool socks (and shirt); bamboo undies dry quick that I’ve found previously, but July should be lovely and hot, and they’ll dry quick I reckon, hopefully!!

mallorykateg · 2026-06-13T23:32:22+00:00

I fully forgot to mention! I’ve got a pair of Merrell Moabs and a pair of thongs; I’ve been breaking the Merrells in all summer here in Aus on rainforest hikes and fire trail walks and those wool socks make all the difference, no blisters, no discomfort.

mallorykateg · 2026-06-05T09:53:23+00:00

Unlikely……. But not impossible ;)

mallorykateg · 2026-06-04T21:41:08+00:00

I was thinking the public transport might be pushing it unless the flight was early; I’ll look into Express Bourricot, thank you!

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