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  1. Donna Mosello

    Can anyone tell me where this crucifix is?

    It’s in the town of Melide It’s in the town of Melide, which is about 48 km (2 days walk to Santiago).
  2. Donna Mosello

    Walking the Camino from September to October

    Hi Shy Shy, I walked the entire Camino in 2015, (mid Sept -mid Oct) the same time you are planning to go. The weather was perfect the whole way.....until I hit Galicia. It rained on and off all the way to Santiago. When it got a little cooler at night, I just put on all my layers and I was fine...
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    Walking the Camino from September to October

    Hi there, I walked the Camino last September- October from SJPdP all the way to Santiago....alone. It's a beautiful time of the year because it's not too hot. Even the temp on the Meseta was comfortable. The only weather problems that I encountered was, some rain right after leaving Burgos, and...
  4. Donna Mosello

    Which Osprey backpack?

    Hi Tom, I just got back from walking the whole Camino Frances (St. Jean to Santiago) and I was so glad to have my Auro 50 (men's version=Atmos 50). It was a great pack, and with the AG feature (anti-gravity), it felt like it was floating on my back.....no pressure points whatsoever. I also...
  5. Donna Mosello

    Permethrin Spraying Question

    Sorry.....but I couldn't find my answer in the "bed bug" thread. (I leave in less than two weeks for SJPDP and hope I"m doing the right thing) I sprayed Permethrin on: 1) Backpack--inside and out 2) Sleeping (flannel-like) sheet. --inside and out 3) Backpack cover--inside and out I know (on...
  6. Donna Mosello

    Which Osprey backpack?

    I purchased an Aura 50 AG, which is a women's specific backpack, BUT.... the men's version of this is the Atmos 50 or 65 AG. The AG stands for Anit-Gravity, which is a special suspension system. This 3D suspension system contours your body providing seamless comfort allowing the user mobility...
  7. Donna Mosello

    What's the best day of the week to leave St Jean to avoid the congestion at the start.

    Hi Gerry, I arrive in Madrid/Pamplona/St. Jean on the 3rd and will begin my walk on the 4th. Hope to see you there.
  8. Donna Mosello

    Sock problem

    Thanks very much for the info on the socks. I am going to try different pairs out....like the ultra-light ones.
  9. Donna Mosello

    Sock problem

    Hi there, I agree about the wool socks for winter. I went back to REI today and bought some synthetic socks. Can't wait to try them out this week. Thanks for the info.
  10. Donna Mosello

    Sock problem

    Thanks so much for the website. I want to check those socks out. I noticed that they come in Lightweight, Middle, Light Cushion and Cushion. Which ones did you use?
  11. Donna Mosello

    Sock problem

    What a great idea! Thanks for the great advice.
  12. Donna Mosello

    Sock problem

    Now that you mentioned it, I wore the mini sock (above ankle) because I don't like the real high ones. I too had a little rash right where the socks ended....on both feet. Time to change socks!
  13. Donna Mosello

    Sock problem

    I will take your advice and try other makes and weights, including wool blends instead of 100% Merino.
  14. Donna Mosello

    Sock problem

    Thanks Annie! I am definitely going to try a lighter weight sock and some wool blends instead of 100% Merino. I see that Smart Wool also has an Ultra Light model.
  15. Donna Mosello

    Sock problem

    Thanks for all the info. I plan to try a few different ones before my trip, including some wool blends.
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