Recent content by rickyt

I have the 6's

I love my Altra Lone Peak's. I do remember noticing the difference at first but, honestly, I don't think it lasted too long for me. I believe they are designed to resemble what it is like to walk bare footed, although I may have just made that up. lol I don't really notice it anymore and...

I have read various posts about carrying your valuables, such as money, passports, etc, while walking, showering, etc but what do people do while asleep? Do you continue to wear them? Are they safe in your pack overnight? Just trying to figure out the logistics of it all as it relates to...

Hello all, I have read suggestions to coat your feet in Vaseline or something like that in an effort to prevent blisters. My question isn't about the effectiveness of that as I have also read many differing opinions. My question is for those who do use the Vaseline method, how difficult is it...

Thank you. That is very helpful to know.

Great, thank you!

Thank you, I haven't tried that before. I will check it out.

Thank you!

thanks so much!

Yes, I realize I can just do two separate searches but I was just hoping there was a way to do a combined search in order to get a better idea of what I would be looking at in terms of possible flight options. Thanks!

Hello, I am hoping some of you seasoned pilgrims can help me out with something. Is there a way to search Rome2Rio for a round trip when you will be departing from a different place than you arrived. What I mean is I will be flying from the US to Paris and then make my way to SJPdP. At the...

Hi Jeff, would you happen to have a link for where to purchase shock cords like that? I have tried some in the past but mine were a bit different. I am curious about the ones you have pictured. Thanks!

It is a question I have asked myself many times as I prepare for my first Camino. I have had several conversations with my wife regarding this. She has no interest in walking herself and she knows how important it is to me. She has been witness to the pull that the Camino has had on me for...

You are correct. I was looking at gites in SJPDP. I appreciate the info everyone has provided me. I always learn something when I come to the forum.

Thank you. I knew someone smarter than me would be able to answer this easily. I appreciate it!