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  1. Susan T

    Portable Charger

    I have heard that built-in USB ports can be a security issue. I have been warned to take an EU adapter and plug it into a regular wall outlet, then plug my USB charger unit into that. I have purchased a fast charger for my iPhone 14. It will have a half-full charge within 30 minutes. This is...
  2. Susan T

    Am I packing too much?

    I saw Crocs worn on the Camino, so I'm taking them as my go-to evening/crossing streams/shower togs. They are fun to see and wear, and mine weigh in at 8 oz. with 2 fun clips (one a clam shell and the other says This is The Way). Check out their website: www.crocs.com. They are cushy and very...
  3. Susan T

    More Police in tourist areas in Santiago to avoid inappropriate behavior of pilgrims

    I certainly would not want my name carved into a place of mass death such as was the history of the Coliseum in Rome! I have gone there and said a prayer for the people who perished there.
  4. Susan T

    Favorite Walking/hiking leggings

    I look for the polyester with 12 - 14% Spandex leggings for support. Another source for leggings is Costco here in US (usually plain black). For this September Camino Frances, I will wear a colorful pair of TOTEMMI that I bought at Goodwill for $12. I also got a brand new white Columbia PFG...
  5. Susan T

    Favorite Walking/hiking leggings

    I have found great selection of leggings at Goodwill stores. Women trade out perfectly near-new leggings that I have bought for <$12. These I wear with mini skirt or shorts and feel refreshed after the end of day long hiking. Prefer leggings for waist to ankle support. Also great for avoiding...
  6. Susan T

    How Important Was It To You To Do "Full" CF ?

    You described my 2013 journey too — the physical, the emotional, and the mystical. I became obsessed with walking more, so after the SJPDP-SDC I walked to Finisterre and on to Muxia. I bussed back to Santiago. I took a bus to walk 16 miles/the last stage of the Portuguese to SDC. I had the time...
  7. Susan T

    Leggings/tights experience, pros & cons

    On both Camino Frances and Via Francigena I wore leggings and calf sleeves. I chose calf sleeves that did not include the feet so that I could control the affect of the socks that I love to wear hiking. The calf sleeves work so well throughout the day, but I take them off at the end of the...
  8. Susan T

    Hostel in Madrid - which area?

    In May 2013, I found myself needing a hotel in Madrid. I had not planned to stay in Madrid before getting a train to Pamplona. However, I was at least 6 hrs later than planned due to airline trouble in the US and needed a bed in Madrid. When I arrived at the airport, I took a train to the...
  9. Susan T

    New pilgrim seeks Portland, Oregon Camino group to join

    Hi Lionel, Here is a link to the Portlandia Chapter of the American Pilgrims on the Camino (APOC). There are get-together walks on the third Sunday of each month -- next one is May 19. Very friendly and helpful group. They are also on Facebook. You can email them at...

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