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  1. melaniedc

    Hoka One One's on El Camino!

    I'm starting in SJPP the first week of September. I'm taking a brand new pair of the HOKA Mafate 4's (trail shoes) and a pair of HOKA Bondi 4's (road shoes). Plan to switch back and forth along with sock changes. Can't wait! !! HOKA rocks!!! Sure hope Decker take over doesn't mess HOKA's up.
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    Trail Running Shoes

    I'm taking 2 pair of Hoka's, 1 Mafate 4 an 1 Bondi 4 I have a lot of foot problems and pain and plan to switch back and forth throughout the day along with changing socks... Im not so sure a pair of Hoka's will hold up the whole trip from SJPP but I feel pretty good about switching...
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    Home from my Camino and my feet are changed...(along with the rest of me.)

    Thank you both kindly :) I have been to both a podiatrist and a rheumatologist actually (my lab work is borderline positive for rheumatoid arthritis). I actually am not wearing any orthotics (I have had special made ones, prescription ones that just didn't help OR made it worse! .... but I...
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    Home from my Camino and my feet are changed...(along with the rest of me.)

    My Goodness this makes me soooooooooo freakin Happy!!! I have heal pain like mad, wear braces at night, been to the docs, physical therapy, blah, blah, blah... all that! I've found some shoes that are less painful to walk in HOKA's .. and I am walking the Camino starting Sept 2 NO MATTER WHAT...
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    Verizon ( phone company) international calling ...?

    I have Verizon too.. an Have NOT used the International Calling Plan..but the Verizon Store Manager told me I can add Spain for $5.00/month.
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    Can I do this??

    I recently discovered HOKA's and will start my first Camino Sept 3 2015. HOKA's are a little slice of heaven!
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    Sept2-Oct 19 hike...sleeping bag VS Liner

    Great minds think alike :) I'm going with a liner also long johns also. I bought ALPS Mountaineering MicroFiber Rectangle Sleeping Bag Liner Sold by: Amazon.com LLC $21.10
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    Sept2-Oct 19 hike...sleeping bag VS Liner

    Thank you! That is helpful feedback :)
  9. melaniedc

    Sept2-Oct 19 hike...sleeping bag VS Liner

    Newbie here... I like to sleep warm. Trying to keep pack weight and bulk down as much as possible. Any thoughts on sleeping bag VS liner (and sleeping in long johns/coat/clothing whatever...). I have already bought a sleeping bag and my pack (Osprey 46L womens) but now rethinking the sleeping...
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    Shipping Wine

    Thank you for the responses everyone. I had no idea about restrictions on shipping wine! I don't even like wine.. which is why I am hiking the Camino to begin with.. I need to acquire a taste for wine so I can 'fit in' with the crazy ER nurses I work with! They all say going home after a long...
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    Shipping Wine

    Hi All: I am walking the Camino Frances in September. I would really like to have some of the local wines shipped back to the states for my coworkers. Has anyone done this? Is it possible?
  12. melaniedc

    LIVE from the Camino 20 APR 15 -- Feeling Like A Mountain Goat -- Smelling Like One As Well

    Animal dropping flash cards... Now THAT IS HILARIOUS!!!
  13. melaniedc

    Planning For September-October 2015

    SJPP Sept 5, Orison Sept 6th. Super Excited :)
  14. melaniedc

    "Friends of Planar Fascitis and Heel Spur

    I've had Plantar Fasciitis FOREVER...as long as I can remember... 10-20 years?? OMG it's horrible, I've tried stretches, custom made orthotics, ice, heat, special shoes, inserts, anti-inflammatories, foot soaks, massage, tennis balls, C-clamps to my feet even, taped frozen bagged rice to my...
  15. melaniedc

    Arthritis

    ER RN here... Live while your alive...walk while you still can ! Treat your symptoms, rest when your body tells you too, where a knee brace, take anti-inflammatories (WITH FOOD PLEASE), keep your back light light light, and walk your own pace. :) Buen Camino
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