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  1. J

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine Pass in Lyons for Le Puys Walk

    There are loads of pharmacies in Lyon, it is a major city. The Covid situation is very fluid so I would wait until late March or early April things can and will change. It could be all clear no tests or passports or there could be a new variant by then or somewhere in between. We will hopefully...
  2. J

    Anyone using a Drone?

    If you really must take aerial photos, take a kite and attach your go pro camera, a lightweight solution easy to carry and less intrusive on other people.
  3. J

    Anyone using a Drone?

    Anyone using a drone for personal use should be arrested and the drone destroyed, these things are a bane, you are walking along enjoying the scenery and birdsong then you get the high pitched noise of one of those things. Have you considered the invasion of peoples privacy? They are fine for...
  4. J

    Post-Camino shoe observations

    I'm sorry to say my current pair of Hanwag Banks GTX are not proving as durable as my previous 5 pairs, I doubt if these will make it past 1,000 miles, my previous pairs were always good for 2,000+ miles. I have just bought a pair of Soloman 4d GTX boots which I will begin wearing in soon so...
  5. J

    Something importrant which I know nothing about!

    Most GPS software lets you track a person if they set you up as a buddy with authorisation to follow them. You can always turn off the GPS or buddy beacon facility if you want to go off grid. Also most GPS need to have line of sight to around 5 satellites, some steep sided valleys or gorges...
  6. J

    portable charger fuse chicken

    I have tried a few powerbanks before I got to Anker a couple of years ago, they are good reliable chargers I use it for my phone, kindle and camera it still holds plenty of charge after 2 years use. I think it is a case of you get what you pay for, there are cheaper chargers but will they last...
  7. J

    Easyjet Baggage Fee

    I always put my poles in my pack and put it in the hold, I factor in the cost of luggage as part of the air fare, it is a small amount in comparison with the total cost of the trip.
  8. J

    Is there any elitism between pilgrims taking different routes?

    Everyone who walks has different reasons, abilities, constraints, aspirations, a camino is a physical, mental and to some a spiritual journey, it is not a race or competition. A fit 18 year old is of equal status to a disabled 75 year old, hopefully both would enjoy their own experience going at...
  9. J

    Camino Le Puy ending in SJPDP - anticlimactic?

    One of the many joys of walking solo is being able to decide when and where to end your walk, last year I walked the Le Puy route and when I got to Navarrenx I had done enough. There were more and more people on the route and booking accommodation a day ahead was getting more difficult. This...
  10. J

    Some folks just really don't get it ....

    I've walked alone and with friends for around 40 years the best trips are to either walk solo all day and meet up at the end of the day and enjoy a few drinks and a meal or go solo and meet new friends on the trail and share a meal and a few drinks. Given that most people cover similar distances...
  11. J

    Shower shoes?

    Flip flops, sandals or crocs are all good you can also wear them around the auberge and town to give your feet a break. I love my boots and wear them all day but carry a pair of sandals for use around where I am staying
  12. J

    To book or not to book!

    I walked the Le Puy route in April/May 2018, I found booking a day ahead worked well, when I arrived at where I was staying for the night I would book the next nights accommodation. This let the next host how many people to cook dinner for and took the pressure off me by knowing where I was...
  13. J

    lost in France

    The dangers of too much wine with lunch!
  14. J

    Can I carry a penknife or nail scissors on Ryanair?

    Pay for a bag in the hold, it's not that expensive compared to the whole trip, you can then pack walking poles, penknives, corkscrews or anything else without the stress and worry if you will get through security.
  15. J

    How long should a pair of shoes last?

    I have been using Hanwag boots for the past 10 years and I find a pair lasts around 1,000 miles (1,600 km) with a mix of trail and road walking. I have an arthritic ankle which affects my walking gait, I find it is the stitching on the uppers which tend to go on the instep of the affected foot...
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