Reddit reviews Camino de Santiago Map 2nd edition (English, Spanish, German and French Edition)

I did the Camino from St. John Pied de Port (France) to Santiago de Compostella once about 7 years ago and then a year or 2 after I tried it again but only got to do about 200 or so km's (did the first 100 or so then hurt my knee, took a couple of days off and then took a train to the end and did the last 100 km's).

Other peoples input on the money is right, 10,000 would be way too much for the trail. I wouldnt take that much with you on the hike (it could get stolen, it happens but I never really heard of it on my hikes). I had about 1,000 euros at one point and one of the women running a hostel told me it wasnt a good idea to have that much on me.

If you start in St. John they will give you 2 maps, one for the first day through the Pyernnes and one that covers the rest of the hike with elevations and distances.

This is the map book I took, I thought it was great. Its small and it had almost all the info I needed and was extremely helpful.

http://www.amazon.ca/Camino-Santiago-Map-Ben-Cole/dp/0973169850/ref=pd_sim_sbs_b_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0KQPCC6CXRAQTG1QVDJA

I did the extension to Finisterre and I would highly recommend it if you have the time. It takes about 2 or so extra days and it was great. Not nearly as many people do it and ends right at the ocean.

Some days you will likely end up sleeping on the floor (if hostels are all full). I would recommend bringing some sort of sleeping pad in addition to your sleeping bag so you are more comfortable. I didnt have a sleeping pad and sure wish I had brought one at some points!

Read up on how to treat a blister - you poke a hole in it using a needle and then working from one side towards the hole you squeeze out the blister. You dont just peel off the skin.

Bring some portable hand sanatizer to treat blisters/cuts and for general hygeine.