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  1. TexasIndia

    Sandals vs. flip flops.

    I love Oofos. After a long day they are wonderful. I used them every evening on Camino
  2. TexasIndia

    Ok entering the shoe debate with trepidation ...

    You already know that Keens are good on your feet, so try a newer pair of lightweight Keens. If you lose toenails maybe a size or half size up?
  3. TexasIndia

    …and my shoes are sold out (Altra help/recommendations!)

    Try Topos. Similar zero drop. I like both, but prefer Topo. I started with Altra. I mostly wear Topo now. They have hiking boots, trail runners and regular running shoes. I wore these Trailventure 2s on my Camino last fall. See link. Looks like similar men’s shoes go up to size 15 on their...
  4. TexasIndia

    Duo Lingo or Something Else?

    I was at a similar level to you before I did get more serious about Spanish. I did Duolingo and found it very helpful. For a couple of months before I left I added Preply to get in more speaking. My tutor was Raquel Lorente on Preply. I highly recommend her. She is Spanish from Andalucía, but...
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    How often do you take a break?

    I hiked the Camino/Primitivo Oct 2023. I typically started looking for a rest stop around 3-4 after starting in the morning. However, there weren’t always facilities. Still would stop and have a snack and rest for a bit. In the afternoon, it was a bit more frequent, probably every 2-3 hours. I...
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    Long pants and long sleeves in summer? Smart or big mistake?

    I'm much better with long sleeves and long pants or capri length. I'm a big fan of Kuhl's light weight hiking material. REI has some good ones as well. I've worn this on multiple hot weather hikes: https://www.kuhl.com/kuhl/womens/long-sleeve/sojourn-ls/?color=Light%20Khaki. You can roll up...
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    Re-considering zip-off convertible pants

    I felt the same as you. However, this last October I needed to save some weight and my REI zipoffs were the solution. It ended up being cold and rainy so I wore them as long pants almost exclusively. They worked well. They were lightweight and no rubbing or chafing. I was happy to have them.
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    Walking with Wet Feet: Debunking the Myths

    Years ago I was hiking in Utah with an experienced hiker and several. Others. We had to cross a stream. U.S. newbies took off our shoes and socks and waded across. A few minutes later, we had to cross another stream. Our friend said, it’s better just to get wet and don’t worry about it. After...
  9. TexasIndia

    Extra cushioning or versatility for El Camino del Norte?

    I don't like extra cushioning on hiking trails. I do want a plate, but you (I) need to feel the trail. However on part of the Norte there is a lot of pavement. sp Trail runners wold be better then. I hiked over 2 years. In 2022 from Irun to Llanes. There I used a Topo trail runner. This year in...
  10. TexasIndia

    Lightest possible hiking boots

    I used Topo Trailventure 2. They are 11.7 oz. I thought they were extremely comfortable. Here's a link: https://www.topoathletic.com/w-trailventure-2?quantity=1&color=162
  11. TexasIndia

    What I lost on the Camino

    My husband left his toiletries behind on the 2nd day. I lost my Oura ring on the 2nd to last day. Easy to buy a comb, toothbrush and toothpaste.
  12. TexasIndia

    When I Get to Santiago, how do I submit my credencial and get a compostela?

    One other suggestion, I would have. Calculate your distance ahead of time, if you haven’t gone one a main route. I went on the Norte/Primitivo from Irún through Oviedo over last year and this year. The volunteer didn’t know the kms. My husband went from LLanes on the Norte through Irún with me...
  13. TexasIndia

    Collapsed black diamond z poles don’t lock anymore

    I had one of my BD poles locking mechanism break last year while on the Camino del Norte. Couldn't get it fixed. Fortunately I only had two days without it. When I got home and called BD they said it was out of warranty ( 6 yrs old), but they did give me a 60% discount on my current poles. I...
  14. TexasIndia

    Altus products in forum store?

    And the sleeves!
  15. TexasIndia

    Race today Melide-Santiago

    HaHa! They had on racing bibs!
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