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  1. weekjchammings

    Exciting new development

    I would much prefer the ensemble in red please..................Red trousers....Red slippers.......Red Ummmmmmbrela........need to think about that one.
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    Manage photos and videos from iPhone on the camino

    Remember to take a photo of your friend Mr Hemingway near the bullring in Pamplona, only just off piste. Buen Camino...............Keith
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    Boots

    Hi Mark, I said no offence is ever taken as they say in France " Vive la Difference " The choice is vast hundreds in fact which is why many pilgrims wear different footwear of their choice, even our own 2 feet are rarely the same size.
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    Boots

    Hi tictoc, I'll have a pound in my pocket and a glass of Estrella Galicia...........por favor.
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    Boots

    Hi Mark, No offence taken and never will be, it is again another of those opinions possibly concerning the most personal item of gear. One detail is very very sure if you are not comfortable with your footwear you sure won't be walking too far. I never advocate anyone adopt my type of footwear...
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    Boots

    I have limited experience having only walked the Camino twice for a total of 2,400 miles but almost mirror your view always buy min 1 size too large and like you always replace the inserts with Sorbothanne inserts............................... Mid-mountain boot brand new for last years...
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    Boots

    Hi Nancy, You wear what is comfortable for you. It is necessary for some to wear boots, trainers, sandals, crocks, clogs, bare feet. I am on my fifth pair of boots they weigh 3 lbs 14 oz they are very comfortable and blister free. I also have a small leg problem pic attached. The choice is very...
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    beard or razor?

    A little on the pathetic side after 2,400 km and 82 days on the camino arriving in Santiago,but I did my best.
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    panicking today!!!

    Hello all about to panic, I don't know about waterproof clothing but look at the size of his pack.............................is this what you mean by " skin out "
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    panicking today!!!

    Hi Ronnie, Good on you, its your backpack and you sound very happy at 18 lbs. There are far too many opinions on the theme of pack weights here, that it just totally confuses me let alone the newbies. Weights range from 2.8 kg ( base weight ) to 15 kg. Quite what constitutes " base weight "...
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    panicking today!!!

    Tissues at the ready...........set off from Roncevalles around 06.30 stopping for coffee & breakfast at the Bar Fronton in Burgette on your left in the square. By now you will be walking with friends, time flies when you are having fun walking and talking on the Camino. Last year I met a young...
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    beard or razor?

    Come on now lets be fair about this beard or razor thread, he was only 21 years old when he left St Jean Pied de Port, walking the very scenic route.
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    panicking today!!!

    A simple question why 2 x nailclippers..............one for fingers & one for toes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Start with everything you think you need , if after a few days you find it too heavy box the unused items and post them on to Ivor in Santiago. But as you get fitter and happy with the...
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    panicking today!!!

    Just make absolutely sure you throw away the half with the bristles it is heavier than the other half. And that's even sillier than the first idea.
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    panicking today!!!

    Hello Bumblebee, You do not require any help or advice. I always carry 15 - 16 kilo, I always leave my sleeping bag at home, I always take a silk liner, My Spanish is more than likely worse than yours. You have booked the flight to Burgos. Go do your own thing not some other persons ideas, walk...
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    What Makes the Ideal, Superlight Mobile Kitchen?

    Hi biarritzdon, I have the answer to all their prayers......9 inch granite mortar & pesil weight 24 lbs or 10886 grms.........A few giant HELIUM FILLED BALL....oonS.............Thus reducing the total weight to GROUND ZERO. All problems solved now time TO WALK THE WALK INSTEAD OF TALK THE TALK.
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    Bought my boots

    Hi M, MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM...............007
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    What Makes the Ideal, Superlight Mobile Kitchen?

    Hi, If its good enough for the locals it is sure good enough for me. This is the Camino so we should all try and live the life of a true pilgrim as close as possible. Or maybe we are on the " Master Chef " TV programme.
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    Pre pack dry run

    Hi Jeff, Why are members getting paranoid about the weight that other people carry. You are an adult and should know was you are happy with. My pack is usually around 15 - 16 Kilos, I am happy with that but I don't expect others to carry it. At least nobody in going to run off with it, walk off...
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    Merino baselayers going cheap(er) than normal - UK

    Hi, By the look of your Camino past & future it may well be time to start another one. AGE DOES NOT MATTER, ATTITUDE DOES.........................He could be in SJPDP right now waiting be more proactive.

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