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  1. Stephen Nicholls

    Taking water on the coastal Portuguese Camino

    I agree with scruffy! Walked the Coastal Camino last year with a dear friend, and we had no problems finding water. Just took a 1/2 Litre bottle, and topped it up from time to time. Plenty of small villages to walk through. I'd rate the camino maybe 7/10. Here's a link to the bit we did: Here is...
  2. Stephen Nicholls

    For Sale/Wanted walking sticks

    No - I gave up when I got to the Spanish border, due to severe blistering of my feet. I had walked the final bit before anyway. You sometimes find "free" poles available at the SdC Camino pilgrim office, where pilgrims who are going home by air are unable to take them. But that doesn't help most...
  3. Stephen Nicholls

    For Sale/Wanted walking sticks

    Check out any "Chinese Bazaars" - you can buy simple poles for around 8 Euros. The coastal route is VERY flat [and some might say "boring" after a few days all the same]. There are no difficult hills to cross, and walking poles might well be superfluous. Check out my photo's at...
  4. Stephen Nicholls

    Sock, to wash or not too wash?

    I wash my socks once a month, whether they need it or not.
  5. Stephen Nicholls

    ArmaSkin Liner Socks - - repost

    Very interesting and probably worth a try. I ALWAYS get blisters whatever method I use. Personally I am not convinced that blisters are always formed by rubbing friction. I have "fairy" feet - can't walk on gravel or pebbles without socks or shoes. I believe my blisters - which are always on the...
  6. Stephen Nicholls

    To carry or not to carry an hair dryer?

    I thought at first this topic must be a joke..... but then, I'm a bloke. By the way, should I take a spare car tyre with me? What happens if I manage to get a lift and the car gets a puncture? What size tyre should I take - or maybe one of each size? ............ Hey ho! Buen camino!
  7. Stephen Nicholls

    Walking poles through airport security?

    I've used two options - 1. Use folding poles, put them and your back-pack into a cheap large bag, and take them as hold luggage. On arrival, discard the cheap large bag. You will then have problems on the return journey unless you can find another cheap, large bag. 2. Don't take poles. Buy them...
  8. Stephen Nicholls

    Tourniquet: Does anyone bring one on the Camino?

    "What" I think, Pelerine!
  9. Stephen Nicholls

    Undies Matter !

    It's always topics like "Undies matter" that makes all the male Forum members read it. Oh dear! I'm here as well, aren't I?!? Buen camino, con o sin undies!
  10. Stephen Nicholls

    Do I need gloves if I am using a Trekking Pole

    No. Have walked seven caminos - always with a walking pole - never worn gloves. Crumbs, it's sometimes too warm even to wear trousers, let alone gloves! ;).
  11. Stephen Nicholls

    Which bags in addition to the backpack?

    A small one only for the money, passport, camera and smartphone. [See my profile pic!!] Remember - thieves can get into your back-pack even while you're wearing it, in busy city centres. Good luck and buen camino, Martin!
  12. Stephen Nicholls

    How long should a pair of shoes last?

    Agree completely - he's just avoiding a refund or exchange. Send 'em back to the manufacturers!!!
  13. Stephen Nicholls

    Poll Do I absolutely need sunglasses for the Camino Frances in June?

    So I think you have had a vast assortments of replies, jsmck2! If you don't normally wear sunglasses, don't bother. But remember - you can buy sunglasses that simply fit over your normal glasses: they are very inexpensive - about 3 Euros. Buen camino!
  14. Stephen Nicholls

    Macabi short skirt questions

    I got a purple one, but when it came it didn't really suit me......
  15. Stephen Nicholls

    ABC_GPS Watches

    I'm with Dougfitz on this. I use a GPS absolutely ALL the time in the car in the UK. I've never used one, ever, on a camino. OK so I may have walked the wrong way a couple of times over the years - but that's not a major problem, and is eventually corrected. And it's something to grin about in...
  16. Stephen Nicholls

    Camino Dress Code :-)

    Certainly not! God knows what we all look like, with or without clothes. Sixty years ago, all women attending RC churches in Europe were expected to wear long sleeves, a respectable length skirt, and a mantilla [head scarf] while men would usually wore a suit. Those days have gone - even in...
  17. Stephen Nicholls

    Camino Dress Code :-)

    Life is easier for those of us with only one bottom ... Shorts are perfectly OK in church. At this time of year you won't find many cool caminos. ....
  18. Stephen Nicholls

    Footwear for the Primitivo..... (sorry!)

    I take proper walking shoes on any camino. I also take a pair of decent walking sandals [?Ecco] for maybe evenings or when you want your feet to cool down. To be honest, I don't think it matters which camino you're talking about. Just wear sensible and comfortable shoes/sandals. Buen camino!
  19. Stephen Nicholls

    Sandals ???

    Ecco sandals. I take them for evening wear, to let feet breathe. I also wear them for 50% of the walking day. Purely on a personal level, I prefer the simple, open-toe sandals. Buen camino!
  20. Stephen Nicholls

    Underwear - please no boxers

    Only if you thing it quietly....

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