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  1. CharlieChu

    GPX File Question

    If like to know about your planned accommodations on the PEI Island Walk. My first casual glance at the route showed only B&B type places and prices. Too expensive for 700 km of lodging. What's your plan?
  2. CharlieChu

    Recommendations for Warm and Comfortable Shoes in Town during October

    Having said that we love our OOFOS clogs for recovery shoes, for the daily hike, my wife and I have settled on HOKA sneakers (Currently, the SpeedGoat model), with additional arch support inserts. Our favorite insert is POWER-STEP, which is more firm than SUPERFEET, our 2nd favorite. As for the...
  3. CharlieChu

    Recommendations for Warm and Comfortable Shoes in Town during October

    Our podiatrist said this - "Crocs are a crock!" Meaning that they are not good for anyone's feet.
  4. CharlieChu

    Recommendations for Warm and Comfortable Shoes in Town during October

    Crocs are light-weight, can be worn with socks, and will keep out the rain unless you step in a puddle. However, since they are not good for one's feet, according to more than one podiatrist, they cannot be called"recovery shoes". Similar looking to Crocs (clunky, unfashionable) are OOFOS. They...
  5. CharlieChu

    Trail runners (waterproof and regular) for the Le Puy in April/May?

    You didn't mention putting in additional arches. I have given up boots in favor of runners after our first two Caminos, but my wife and I always use additional arches b/c the original arches are never stiff enough. Our favorite brand is PowerSteps, original model, which were recommended by our...
  6. CharlieChu

    The Camino does NOT start in StJpdP - discuss

    My first Camino, my wife and I started from Le Puy. We were 65 years then, daily walkers but not big hikers. By the time we reached Saint Jean, we were in great shape. We were not afraid of the long climb and long descent on the way to Roncesvalles. We enjoyed it. Whenever we hear of someone...
  7. CharlieChu

    Walking Sticks! (yes, i know)

    Here is a one-minute youtube video about Nordic Walking which shows why approx 90 degrees works well, and a demo showing the effect on the body if the poles are either too short or too long.
  8. CharlieChu

    Taking our kids on Camino Frances....

    My wife Kristin and I have both had plantar fasciitis on our first Camino, at ages 65 and 67. Kristin has had somewhat flat feet, mine seem in the normal range. After consultation with podiatrists, we have found that one common cause of PF is the use of arch supports that came with the shoe that...
  9. CharlieChu

    Sending luggage via post office from Portugal

    My wife and I will be arriving from Frankfurt to Porto airport at 9pm on April 4. We plan to take the train next morning from Porto to Lisbon and the following day to begin the walk from Lisboa to Santiago. We want to send ahead, from Porto, two additional small suitcases to a hotel in Santiago...
  10. CharlieChu

    Rain Poncho vs Packa

    I'll reach Santiago next week, via Via del la Plata/Camino Sanabrés. I used the Packa our 2nd and this 3rd camino. I love the Packa with its armpit zippers. It is not so much like a kite in high winds, though of course it flaps noisily. It breathes well, so I don't get too sweaty. It's costly...
  11. CharlieChu

    French Sim Cards for Le Puy Route

    Thanks for the link to the Orange store in LePuy. I plan to start walking from there on Sept 4. My family members have been recently walking country roads in France. They say that Orange is good but they like the coverage (signal strength) and the price found at the Leclerc department stores...

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