u/Unfair_Mechanic_4326

Hey guys I recently read the first book and am onto the second. For Halloween, I think it would be incredible if I can dress as a slutty shrike. I haven’t seen anyone do it and was hoping for some ideas on how to construct it… I’m an avid crafter and can definitely make it happen but I want it to be perfect.

I don’t have access to a 3D printer but my base of the costume will probably be a metallic maxi dress. Any ideas are welcome

Hi everyone! We just finished Camino Primitivo! It was three of us (F23s) & we went during May 10-15. The weather was colder than we expected and changed very often. Lots of off and on rain and sun. Here’s what we packed that was absolutely necessary:
- jackets/sweatshirts — one that can withstand the wind
- a light layer that is waterproof (rain coat or poncho)
- a waterproof backpack cover
- WATERPROOF SHOES! Or shoes that can withstand water
- wool socks
- clothes: you only need two sets of clothes to reduce weights + pajamas (so two sets to walk in, one to sleep in)
- soap
- travel wash for laundry (some towns have laundry machines that take euro coins only but have no detergent)
- bio freeze
- blister pack
- tiny scissors
- foot lube (lather up every morning to prevent blisters). We used Earth Mama Baby Lotion to prevent friction. Aquafor or Vaseline is good too.
- for me, my ankle compression sock was a god send. I sprained it earlier in the year and wasn’t expected it to be bothersome but it very quickly was.
- lacrosse or tennis ball to roll out muscles after each day. SO IMPORTANT!
- everyone told us to pack shorts, we didn’t wear them at all this season.
- shower shoes
- we packed towels but didn’t end up needing them. But this is case by case by albergue.
-electrolytes
- headphones for if people r loud at night and u want to sleep
- I brought myself a pillowcase for comfort, I enjoyed it.
- plenty of euros just in case you come across a location that doesn’t accept card + a little bag of coins for stamp donations

Things we wish we packed/ bought along the way:
- Kt tape
- brace for anything you know you might have an issue with (one of us had to get a knee brace)
- a little plastic bag for our Camino passports to make sure they didn’t get wet.

Things we packed but didn’t need:
- water pouches with filters. Pretty much every cafe/restaurant/albergue will fill up your water if you ask
- camel pack (we were told to bring it but didn’t ; definitely didn’t need it).
- clothing clips
- speaker (better to do it without music trust us)
- one of us brought a sleeping bag, not necessary

Feel free to pm me with questions. Buen camino!

Tips: Tip: We had a system where we each carried each others water bottles so that we didn’t have to take off our backpacks to hydrate.

I am gluten free, so at one or two points it was difficult to get as much food as my friends. I would prepare to spend a little extra $$ to make sure you are well fed, it is absolutely worth it. Pick up some fruits &protein bars along the way for breakfast.

Also, there’s no pressure to get up at 5AM and start walking like some people do. We started around 9:30/10AM most days and made it to our destination around 4/5 PM. Most places don’t serve dinner until 7ish anyways.