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  1. Simon B

    Best app to accurately record distances, elevation and descent per day

    Try Strava
  2. Simon B

    Waterproof Jacket/Coat

    I am planning my third attempt at the VDLP next year and am just getting things and thoughts together. Waterproof jackets are perplexing me. For my first camino in 2016 I found a Montane Minimus jacket that was very long in the body and covered ones bottom/butt and weighed a mere 245g...
  3. Simon B

    Sleeping Bag Compression Sack

    Try these - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rurbeder-Sleeping-Compression-Lightweight-Backpacking/dp/B0C85N73HK?tag=casaivar-21
  4. Simon B

    Is the Ingles Social or Solitary?

    I walked in October a few years ago - very solitary - wonderful!!!!!
  5. Simon B

    Books are heavy

    I always take my kindle - not very heavy and many Camino books can be downloaded. Also I am an avid reader so can have all my favourite novels with me.
  6. Simon B

    VDLP weather February/March.

    I started from Sevilla a couple of years ago in mid-Feb. At times a little chilly but no rain and lots of sunshine. Biggest issue I had was a couple of albergues that had little or no heating. I plan to go again in a couple of years and will start in Feb again.
  7. Simon B

    Effectively Avoiding Blisters

    I vote for sock liners - foolproof!!
  8. Simon B

    Raising money?

    Always a tricky subject. I asked for sponsorship from friends and family when I walked the VDLP a few years ago - I spilt the money raised between an African charity for educating children and Help for Heroes - this was achieved by using the Just Giving website. I think this is quite acceptable...
  9. Simon B

    How do you "relieve yourself" when a toilet is not available?

    I have seen various questions and answers about taking outdoor comfort breaks while on the Camino. I saw this and it might be of interest -...
  10. Simon B

    Where to buy injinji merino liner toe socks in Porto, Manchester or London?

    Use Amazon as they do not use Royal Mail - I assume you are in the UK.
  11. Simon B

    Where to buy injinji merino liner toe socks in Porto, Manchester or London?

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Injinji-Socks-Midweight-XTRALIFE-Running/dp/B08MVCCBJ4/?tag=casaivar-21
  12. Simon B

    LIVE from the Camino On the Camino Inglés, April 2023

    I know it does not help but I walked in October and it was glorious weather and gloriously empty - I hope you enjoy it nonetheless.
  13. Simon B

    Where is this?

    Looks lovely - if only one could just start walking!!!
  14. Simon B

    Peregrina rescued by bomberos near Roncesvalles

    At least she was safe!
  15. Simon B

    At 62 thinking of getting my first tattoo, A Tau Cross?

    Do not do it!!
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