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We are planning a return trip to Europe next summer to walk more of the Camino. In 2016 we rec’d our Compostela having walked from SJPdP. Next year we would like to walk from LePuy to St. Jean. Having done a bit of research already I’m getting the sense that places to eat and stay are less...
Hi Debra, so excited for you! We took the same umbrellas and found them essential. Mostly it was for sun but on the odd day it rained we didn’t have to wear rain gear meaning we didn’t overheat. I had the shorter version but my partner had the long one as you describe. It was secured along the...
Staff! We used the staff in many different ways. Downhills for planting, uphill for pushing. Placing the staff behind your back under your Pack takes the weight off your back and shares it with your arms.
It was great to notch off the stages too.
Hi Dermot, thanks for your insight on the Via Podiensis. We are planning on walking from Le Puy to SJPdP in July 2018. Can you recommend any guidebooks to help us determine where to stay and eat? English versions are preferred but we'll settle for anything as the info for this stretch of the...
We walked the Camino Frances this past July/Aug and found our hands free trekking umbrellas to be absolutely crucial. "It's the smart Canadians!" They were perfect for providing shade in the Mesita and cover in the rain...no need for a hot poncho!
We ordered ours through Euroshirm but Ivar now...
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