Today I'd like to highlight the different modes of transportation used on el camino. Walking is the primary method of transportation and there is a variety of equipment used. The backpacks vary in style and size (I envy the smaller packs) and there are a significant number of peregrinos using a single or double walking poles. I prefer hands-free so I can carry water and camera, and there are many walkers who eventually attached the poles to their backpack to free up their hands. The footwear is usually boots or walking shoes, but there are the occasional sandal walkers. Bicycling is also very popular, with most zooming by on their very expensive bikes with their multi-gear system and disk breaks. But of interest were two cyclists with an unusual twist. One had a fold-up bike, with small wheels and no rack for saddle bags. Hence he was carrying a cute square backpack with the compostella on the pack. But the most interesting was the cyclist with an old fashion bike with fenders and no gears. He had no saddle bags, but instead a bright blue bread basket was strapped on with all his gear. The must unusual method of transportation was the man with the horse-drawn wagon who we met the day prior at the monastery. It was unusual because his wagon was a boat, with a cover. It looked too much like Noah's Ark. See Pictures>>
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