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Dear Mr Bath, Thank you for posting and welcome.
When I started to train for my 2016 Camino, I was healthy and in fairly good shape... I set out (wet BC) with my full pack on the local trail... WHOA!!! I'm gonna die!!!! My pedometer said I only walked 12 km... How am I going to do 25 km??? I...
Hello Shston Girlfd,
A very light not see-through extra large scarf . I used it for privacy when needed, as a pillow case on occasion, as a saron for a night trip to the washroom (I slept in my undies and a t-shirt), as a blanket on the plane, as an extra towel,as a light blanket on a dreadful...
Hello twirl90,
Whatever you choose, take into consideration the showering situation: small space, humid and difficult to get dry with a itsy bitsy towel.
My sport bra did not have the clips on the back as the one suggested by Tillyjones . I had the kind that you put over your head and slide...
Hello sister! Thumbs up for your feedback! I read your posting only after had written mine and I am delighted to see your positive attitude. I resonate 100%
Hi Alexandra,
I did my first trip to Europe for my first Camino in September. It was a great feeling to venture on my own. I wasn't truly "alone" ...very often there were friends I met to walk with and when I chose to walk in solitude it wasn't like if I had the whole place to myself very long...
Hi Liddybee,
I also flew to Biarritz and went right away to SJPP. I did not have transportation booked from Biarritz to SJPP but I needed not be too concerned as the bus is right outside that takes you to the train station in Bayonne. It was a joy to take the bus and the train with other...
Oh dear! I could have use this topic a few months ago!
I am a type A personality with "the cup is half full" kind of attitude. I have experienced mild blues from time to time but I would pick myself up and dust myself off and count my blessings that is until I returned from my first Camino...
Congratulation Liddybee! I walked from SJPP Sept 5, 2016 to Santiago Oct. 7... I am still in awe of this experience and feel so glad for you. Yes, indeed this forum was my Camino family before getting there. I was amazed how all my research and planning went out the window ounce I got there...
LOVED my Fanny pack from OSPREY!
It is curve shaped to sit snugly in front when worn as a fanny pack and it converts into a sling purse (looks like a nice little purse then) for later on... The belt is perfect and would discourage slashing with a knife by a thief (as in a crowd like a purse...
Soon after buying my flight and committing to walking the Camino, I found out about the Year of Mercy... "Oh no, there's going to be so many of us!" Crowd is my nemesis...
Well, I made it into the statistic! I walked the Camino Frances from SJPP to Santiago in 2016.
Yes, it was busy... But it...
Hi Bob, how exciting! I did my first this September and I walked on and off with pilgrims in their 60 and 70 and was in awe of their stamina ... age is not as relevant as a right attitude and right gear!
Keep it light and comfortable.
This forum was priceless for prep. both in pragmatic...
Welcome Bob,
How exciting to be planning your journey. Age did not seem to matter but attitude did!!! Pack light but do include 3 pairs of good socks... you will be very glad of your clean option!
Also as others have mentioned, walking poles are a must. I recommend the rubber tip as they do not...
OCEANUS in FINISTERRE IS THE PLACE!!!!
I have just returned... The morning that I was to depart Santiago for Finisterre, I overheard a perigrina telling someone of the most wonderful Albergue in Finisterre... "Excuse me? May I please have the name again?" After much praises of the facility she...
Great recommendation. Yes, It makes total sense to keep my account open and just switch SIM card. I will do the switch while in Spain and ensure a secure spot for my Can one.
I have never worked at April Point and unless you had children attending our amazing childcare center, I'll be surprised...
Yes indeed! That is why I had data locked on my phone, did not need to use my phone for it and why the risk? No I will review what needs to be set up and be vigilant as well. Thank you for thinking of me.
I am so proud of myself .... I was starting to think that my iPhone 4 might be too outdated for my trip... should I get a new one? :eek:$$$ ouch! (and I really do not need it! No reception at home on Quadra Island. Land line and Internet is where it's at for my neighborhood.)
OK Back to why i...
Very good point regarding respecting the peace of other pilgrims and sparing them listening to private conversation while Facetiming, I think it would be best that I set up an additional option to communicate with love ones... e-mail? Texting? I need to be a big girl and get my apps together...
Hi Jordon, thank you so much for all that great info. I was totally wondering about the space on my phone and icloud... I will research all the great suggestion you so kindly assisted me with... as for Skype... Had it set up a few years back while on a trip... it had a glitch on the home...
Hello josero, I am leaving from Comox for the Cf on Sept. 2nd. I am not a techy and have been spending hours trying to decipher what would work best for staying in touch on my journey. I have an i-phone 4 that I barely need or use (need to unlock it). I have a tablet that i use for travel but...
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