1. How many kilometers can you walk per day, every day, with a fully loaded backpack,
up and down the mountains, and under variable weather circumstances?
a. it depends ...
b. 20 - 24 kilometers / 13 - 15 miles
2. How many kilos / pounds will you carry in your backpack?
a. less than 11 % of my body weight
b. 11 % of my body weight or more
3. Have you ever been on a long distance walk before: 100 kms / 60 miles?
a. yes
b. no
4. How's your knowledge of the Spanish language?
a. good
b. not very good
5. Will you carry the "Camino de Santiago de Compostela Ultimate Handbook"?
a. yes
b. no
6. How much money do you expect to spend per person per day?
a. 20 Euros (US$30=) or more
b. 10 - 15 Euros (US$15= to US$22= )
7. Will you stay overnight in the albergues / refuges only?
a. I don't know
b. yes
8. Will you make your pilgrimage during the winter months?
a. no
b. yes
9. What equipment is essential? (Choose a or b)
a. waterproof boots
b. detailed maps and lists of distances
10. When did the first pilgrims arrive at Santiago de Compostela?
a. in the ninth century
b. in the twelfth century
Answers:
0 times answer "a": Read the Camino Handbook before leaving home.
1-4: Purchase the "Ultimate Handbook". You will need it on your way to Santiago!
5-6: You stand a good chance to arrive at Santiago. Prepare the best you can!
7-8: Don't worry, obviously you are well prepared. Still, a good guide is useful!
9-10: Wild horses will drag you back home! Enjoy reading the Handbook!
