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I walked the CF in inov8 trail talon 290. Really light weight. The breathable upper mesh was a blessing when my feet were swollen and re-lacing gave extra expansion when at their worst. I walked 3 days in heavy rain and never had a problem with soaking feet. I didn't have time to break them in...
Thank you! I'd looked at apps but got lost in the reviews so doubted which was best. I will download the Wise Pilgrim, I believe you're right, it can only add to my experience.
Hi all. I'm leaving for my 1st camino in 4 weeks (frances), It will be my first experience of being alone in a different country. I have all my gear and equipment sorted... shoes are wearing in, training with pack. Ive booked the first 2 nights accommodation. After that I have no plan but to...
Thanks for the post, especially the merger contents of the village shops and closing at different hours, this is something i hadn't considered. So now pre warned. I hadn't realised there would be bragging rights about pack weight ! I hoped walking the camino was about leaving your ego at home. I...
Hi MMCamino, I'm starting my first walk this September. I read of it many many years ago and thought about it a few years back. Earlier this year while receiving acupuncture for a "Stop the world I want to get off" emotional back injury, the road to Santiago popped into my head. My anxiety...
Brilliant ! Thanks for all your help _/\_ Great links. We hadn't considered flights, as thought may be to expensive. Im drawn to the romance of the train though.
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