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[QUOTE="Lillian Rodriguez, post: 5793, member: 1187"] Hello, I’m a 63 yr old female from San Juan, Puerto Rico, who’s been wanting to walk the Camino Frances after reading about it in the early 90’s, but had been unable to take 5 weeks off from work to do it. Thanks to an early retirement, this is now possible in spite of an injured back. I already tested myself in the Sarria-Santiago stages during mid-September 2004 to check if my back could take the punishment. I completed the 115 km with no problems: just got a few blisters, lost a toe nail, AND got hooked! With the confidence that I can go all the way and wanting to avoid the summer crowds in the albergues and airports, I intend to start on May 2/07 from Roncesvalles, or ideally, from St Jean Pied de Port. Getting the equipment has been part of the journey experience. I’ve researched thoroughly all online sites, but still have some equipment related questions: 1. Boots (definitely this time!): But low or mid? My Ecco Aggressor GTX Low have almost 400 km on them and are very comfortable. My concern is how they will handle in the mud and puddles created by the rains in May. Would I be better off buying mid boots for added ankle protection or just wear gaiters? 2. Jacket: is fleece enough to keep warm in the high points of the camino: the Pyrenees, Leon and Cebreiro? I am at a loss here coming from the tropics and this is totally unfamiliar to me! Any recommendations / suggestions will be greatly appreciated, but would appreciate specifics as I would have to order online! Gracias y buen camino todos! [/QUOTE]
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