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  1. FrancineM

    Hiking skorts for ladies?

    I I reallly love my Icebreaker baselayers. They are soft, comfy, keep me warm or dry, absorb stink, and dry fast.
  2. FrancineM

    another newbie packing list - would love critiques!

    Re: Quick packing questions 1. no idea 2. I did not use my spork at all. I do not regret taking it. I also did not use my cup. 3. Compeed is NOT the same as Moleskin. Compeed is a silicone skin. You can get some at any Farmacia in Spain. Most towns (note: Town, not village) have one. 4...
  3. FrancineM

    another newbie packing list - would love critiques!

    I trained in a pair of Ahnus and got another pair about a month before leaving to break them in. Good thing I did, too. My husband wore his Keens that he'd been training in and wore through them before Leon. I had to bring his backups with me when I met up with him in Leon. My husband brought...
  4. FrancineM

    compression socks

    I was having a hard go of it the first few days until someone recommended that I get a pair of compression socks (Pharmalastic) at the Farmacia. I swear by them now. Mine were open toed and went over the ankle. I think they saved my feet from blisters and other injuries. I'm considering...
  5. FrancineM

    another newbie packing list - would love critiques!

    Revisiting your clothing. 1. Loved my Ahnu Montaras! Did you get inserts? Look into it. My feet really needed inserts and I did not bring them. The shoes were very comfortable. I did buy them one half size larger and was very happy about that. 2. March April is unpredictable so I do...
  6. FrancineM

    How many pairs of trousers?

    I agree with this advice. I do have to advise one thing though, when you are dne walking for the day, it's nice to have your shower, launder your pants, and then go out for dinner. You'll need something to wear out of the albuergues while your pants are drying. You'll need to eat and that...
  7. FrancineM

    Walking Poles - Bring them they are essential

    I brought hiking poles, my husband did not. My advice about poles is this, use them while training. If you find them to be less helpful, then don't bother. I found them to be exactly what I needed. For me, not only were they an important joint saver but they also helped me to keep a rhythm in my...
  8. FrancineM

    Things you couldnt have done without on the Camino

    Body Glide on my feet before I put my socks on. I had zero blisters.
  9. FrancineM

    polyprop or merino?

    Just got back from my first Camino and I have to say that the NZed we walked some of the way with had the most delicious merino that I envied. We looked upon his wool gear so much so that my husband and I have decided to give merino a go rather than the synthetic. He was always comfortable, rain...
  10. FrancineM

    Raincoat-Poncho

    The weather reports are fairly easy to get as other pilgrims are often checking their smart phones or the hospitaleros are very helpful with this as well. When we knew that the weather was going to be stormy, we would keep our ponchos (Ferrino Trekkers) handy and out of the bag. This was...

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