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  1. Lynne (USA/Crete Greece)

    Hiking Sandals on the Camino

    On the CF wore Chaos Mega Z sandals for all but 10 miles. Wear them on most other hikes I do in USA & Crete. Wore them exclusively on CP Lisbon to Porto in 2023. Will exclusively wear them in 2024 to finish CP Central, Finisterre/Muxia. Will not take any other shoes, except flip flops for...
  2. Lynne (USA/Crete Greece)

    Alert Cops - SMS Challenge

    Last week, I got a notice (from somewhere) that app was updated. I opened the app and was finally able to validate and get logged in. Not sure what the problem was, but it took a long time (maybe a year). I have a Greek phone number. so maybe keeping trying!
  3. Lynne (USA/Crete Greece)

    Portable Charger

    Yes, I read that one should not use the power stations (like in airports) due to security concerns. I have always plugged directly into a wall outlet.
  4. Lynne (USA/Crete Greece)

    Securely Storing Valuables While Showering

    Hero Clips are Great! Very versatile to your every need of a S hook or carabiner style. Www.myheroclip.com
  5. Lynne (USA/Crete Greece)

    Waterproof Jacket

    I have a Mont-Bell Versalite Jacket. A bit spendy $250, but is super lightweight (5.8 oz, 165g). It has zip pits, hood, great breathability (no sweat inside) & at the same time great in keeping the rain out. I think you have to order directly from Mont-bell. Www.Montbell.com I have used it...
  6. Lynne (USA/Crete Greece)

    Selfie stick - to bring or not to bring

    Thank you. Buen Camino
  7. Lynne (USA/Crete Greece)

    Selfie stick - to bring or not to bring

    Hi Paddy, what is the brand, model of your selfie stick? TY
  8. Lynne (USA/Crete Greece)

    Can you buy Chacos in Spain?

    I did CF in Chaos Mega Z. I never saw chaos in stores in Spain. I’m planning to do the CP in Chaos again.
  9. Lynne (USA/Crete Greece)

    Where can I change to the Spanish Sim Card on CF?

    Whenever I have purchased a sim in EU (Greece) I have had to provide my passport.
  10. Lynne (USA/Crete Greece)

    Where can I change to the Spanish Sim Card on CF?

    Totally agree with coverage provided throughout EU. I live in Greece and have a sim that can be used in the entire EU. If you buy in France, inform the place that you purchase the sim, that it needs to be active in Spain too. Otherwise it may not work.
  11. Lynne (USA/Crete Greece)

    How do you secure your backpack from theft as checked luggage.

    Just because you carry on your pack doesn’t mean it will not be ‘taken‘ by someone else. Waiting to deplane in Nice a very rushed gentleman grabbed my pack from the upper carry on bin. I was three rows back and luckily was looking forward and saw him take my pack. Granted it was not...
  12. Lynne (USA/Crete Greece)

    Socks with sandals

    CF (all but 20km) wore Chaos Mega Z sandals without socks.
  13. Lynne (USA/Crete Greece)

    Walking in a "skort" (skirt/shorts hybrid)

    I walked almost every mile/km of CF in a REI skirt. Chose a skirt vs skort, because skort shorts always ride up on my legs.
  14. Lynne (USA/Crete Greece)

    Trekking Poles Tips

    Good to know BD tips not available in Spain. Not taking BD, since only doing carry on bag. I will purchase poles in SJPDP.
  15. Lynne (USA/Crete Greece)

    Trekking Poles Tips

    I never thought poles would help with ‘fat fingers’, but you are so right! An added, unexpected benefit.
  16. Lynne (USA/Crete Greece)

    Trekking Poles Tips

    Thank you for not debating! i was just curious on why and maybe something that would work for me. Always open to new things. After trying and it’s not for me - no worries, I just go back to what I was doing prior to. I am curious though - do you get people commenting that you are using poles...
  17. Lynne (USA/Crete Greece)

    Trekking Poles Tips

    Why do you remove the straps? Without them would you have more pressure on hand grip vs. strap providing pressure on side of hand? Just curious on your reasoning. Thank you.
  18. Lynne (USA/Crete Greece)

    Trekking Poles Tips

    Good to know for leaving tips on. Wonder why the SJPDP tips wore through so quickly? Not the same quality as yours?
  19. Lynne (USA/Crete Greece)

    Trekking Poles Tips

    I have a pair of Black Diamond Women’s Distance FLZ, which I really like. I will not take them (not checking a bag), so will buy a pair of Leki in SJPDP.
  20. Lynne (USA/Crete Greece)

    Trekking Poles Tips

    Great advice not to use while walking through bigger cities.

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