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  1. BryanandJoan

    LIVE from the Camino Need help asap finding new water bladder in Madrid

    I’m glad you got sorted so quickly, but I also think you should be reassured that 99% of the time on the Frances you will have access to lots of fresh water. With the exception of the Meseta, where we slipped up badly.
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    Peregrinas, did you use your urination device on your camino?

    I know the world has changed a great deal in my 82 years but, I still think there is an unwritten law that if one spots a lady ahead leaving the trail on the right, it is necessary to find a VERY interesting and totally absorbing view on the left or until one has passed by.
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    Advice from a first timer

    If you are in England then my wife and I strongly recommend 3 days training on the Coast to Coast walk, Seatoller to Shap. Not only does it include a couple of Youth hostels but we honestly didn’t find anything more strenuous on the Camino. I was 79 and Joan 72 and actually carried too much on...
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    Top tips and gentle reminders

    I don't think your confrontational at all old chap, but I still say that my method lowers the pack into just the right place which is just as you say not on top but actually over and around the hips Snugly. Actually my best ever fitting pack was bought in the USA. I was amazed at the care given...
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    Top tips and gentle reminders

    I'm sorry to argue but as a very old backpacker who carried all my gear including food, water and tent item 2 is very wrong. It should be arms through straps pull down and out fully to tighten and pull pack up then fasten belt around middle and finally loosen straps to lower the pack onto the...
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    Why oh why, why, why.....

    No a British brand, not Bridgedale.
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    Why oh why, why, why.....

    I have walked for many years always carrying everything I needed, tent, food etc, etc. Very early on I discovered a particular brand of double sock which ensured that I never ever had a blister and I of course told everybody just how good they were. When I decided to do the Camino fairly late in...
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    "You Can't Get There From Here!"

    Surely the Irishman leaning on the gates answer when asked for directions is still the best.................... ....well I wouldn't start from here!
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    Walking - June or September 2019

    We would definitely plump for The spring time. When ever you feel a bit weary you will, like us be buoyed up by the wonderful displays of spring flowers. I don't exaggerate as a seasoned backpacker (I mean carrying everything for survival), I have been fortunate to see some wonderful sights well...
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    My first Camino - approaching 70

    I was 77 when I completed the Frances last year, they won't let me go this year but God willing i'll do it again in 2018! buen camino
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    Black Toes!

    I believe you should carry the most weight you will carry when trying boots as your feet spread when carrying weight, also buy boots in the afternoon.
  12. BryanandJoan

    Please read very important question

    I have only read your opening post which shows you are obviously a caring soul, the problem is you cannot say "I know how you feel,"because you don't. To be fair even when people who have also suffered a loss say it often the recently bereaved don't believe it. From your post it is obvious that...
  13. BryanandJoan

    CF in 26 days?

    Joan (69) & I (78) did it this year in 46 days, we had the most incredible time and met some wonderful people. We took rest days and still feel as though we did not see everything! My point is why rush it why not do as our local priest did take several bites at it? Just our point of view...
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    Please rate my packing list

    I'm afraid you may get in trouble with the nail file and the plastic knife, both of which we have had confiscated at the airport in the past. I would definitely add a head torch, otherwise your list looks great. As to sunrise, we were amazed at how late the sun comes up even in late June...
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    paring down my weight- making the wrong choice?

    You know it is impossible to work out the weather as it varies so much. Joan and I walked in temperatures as high as 34 and as low as 12 degrees. Fortunately we had included a small pack that folded into its own pocket, this we sent on daily with any surplus kit. This meant on the Meseta it was...
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