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      I didn't know where this was going to go when i started this post but i feel better now 🤣 I don't know if this is appropriate in the context of your post! For me the Camino or the thought and desire to walk the Camino; became a catalyst that...
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      Well, maybe not. My plans are to leave for France on May 4th, stay overnight in Paris, train to St. jean, and begin the Camino! and Thursday I came down with covid. and yes, it did indeed put me flat on my back. but? thanks to medical...
    • jonesy75
      One way or another, you need to see this movie! We were lucky enough this evening to attend the 'World Premiere' that was followed by a Q&A Session with: Writer / Director / Producer - Bill Bennett Producer / Actress - Jennifer Cluff, and Rising...
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      Please please don’t cancel So many posts in reply, giving good advice You don’t mention which route you’re doing from Porto - Central or Coastal? Summarising options: - ship your pack from accommodation to accommodation, so you’re only...
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      @ctwillie , in July of last year I faced a similar dilemma. Just weeks before leaving I injured myself. Tickets paid for, the first couple of days booked. What to do? In the end I went. I went not knowing if I could even walk the first day, let...
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      jonesy75 reacted to slowtraveler's post in the thread Poles or No Poles? with Like Like.
      Greetings, I highly recommend using hiking poles - they were a real help to my knees and added safety on occasional steep rocky downhills. I echo the suggestions to have rubber tips to prevent the click click on hard surfaces. I walked the CF in...
    • jonesy75
      ...for me the most dangerous stage appeared unbidden at the very end, in an empty dormitory in SdC. It was a powerful ache to never go back to the harsh realities of the other world, but remain a walking peregrina forever...
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      jonesy75 reacted to TheRealPixie's post in the thread Topo Wearers! with Like Like.
      I think the only advice I've heard is slowly acclimate yourself to it. I hear though that if you walk barefoot a lot (me at home) you probably won't notice the difference and should have no issues "getting used to it."
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      jonesy75 reacted to TheRealPixie's post in the thread Topo Wearers! with Like Like.
      Ok, update. I didn't need to try an extra insole to boost my foot up. But the clever way of lacing seemed to completely alleviate any rubbing. I've now walked a good 20 miles in them and seem to be just fine. I can even wear my favorite drymax...
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      jonesy75 reacted to David's post in the thread Is Logrono worth spending a day off? with Like Like.
      Apart from the town sites, and this may be a bit off the usual responses, but, there is a large shopping area, 3kms from centre or frequent number 9 bus - Centro Commercial Parque Rioja on the south west of town and it has a large Decathlon and a...
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