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  1. cjward

    Pyrenees difficulty

    I will say, if you already know you have a risky knee. Get as much medical help before you go. Injections, brace, acupuncture. Talk to a sports medicine doctor. Use everything available before you go. one last thing that truly helped as much as anything—I was able to get physical therapy for my...
  2. cjward

    Pyrenees difficulty

    I’ve lived in Florida the past 7 years. Highest elevation 156 feet! No opportunity to see what limits I had. Can’t sugar coat it. Descents were hard. Especially going into Zubiri. I went slow. People past me so fast I felt the wind whoosh by. Use poles. Did I mention go slow? Many many times I...
  3. cjward

    Pyrenees difficulty

    I’m 70 in generally good health except for asthma and a knee issue that requires a full time support brace. You can do it! Take it slow. Stop is Orisson. Even if you don’t “need” to stop, It’s worth the opportunity to meet people you may see again in Santiago. Just listen to your body. Stop now...
  4. cjward

    Altus Poncho Help

    I’m 5’5” and 120. My pack is a Gregory Jade 38. I ordered the medium because a friend told me the extra room and length would be more comfortable. It is definitely bigger than me! But it fits the BP just fine. I’ve hiked with it several times in cold and rain. Then extra length kept my pants...
  5. cjward

    Question (about walking poles) for older walkers

    Other than ordering Pacer Poles without trying them, are they available in shops in Pamplona or SJPP?
  6. cjward

    Pilgrim Passport

    Is it possible to obtain the pilgrim passport in Pamplona? If so, where. I’m assuming there isn’t a pilgrim office. Wondering if one could stay in a hostel/Albergue in Pamplona before heading to SJPP without a pilgrim passport?
  7. cjward

    Tips for Uphill Walking or Hiking

    Thank you! Good advice. I’m starting PT next week 3x a week until May 3. Getting a couple injections and breaking in a new unloader brace. Will implement all the tips to ensure I can make it up and over and all the rolling hills in between!
  8. cjward

    Tips for Uphill Walking or Hiking

    😳 That low I don’t think I could get up! 😬
  9. cjward

    Tips for Uphill Walking or Hiking

    Thanks. I will definitely give it a go!
  10. cjward

    So this is what dehydration feels like

    Hiking in the US, Florida, at the beginning of my Camino planning, I hiked jus 6 miles several days in a row without drinking much water. 4th day I ended up in the ER puking, confused, and with one splitting headache. I was told I was fortunate not to have gone into renal failure. Also was told...
  11. cjward

    Tips for Uphill Walking or Hiking

    Really appreciate this. Any tips for the down hill and a bum knee?
  12. cjward

    Looking for "Guinea Pigs"

    I would be more than willing. Will start at SJPP May 8 for 2 months. I have considerable rhinitis and actually bought several mens hankies for the trip.
  13. cjward

    Camino legs

    Start OLD and Finish YOUNG
  14. cjward

    Deodorant Preferences

    Sometimes no matter what you say—judgment will follow
  15. cjward

    Deodorant Preferences

    No rubbing alcohol. Need the ethanol that’s in vodka. My husband says it’s a waste of good vodka. But 1/4c lasts a crazy long time. The crystal salts made my pits raw. Almost like a burn. Might not work for everyone. But everyone I’ve shared this with made the switch after one spinning class, or...
  16. cjward

    Deodorant Preferences

    So I have a lot of skin sensitivity issues especially with deodorant sticks. The beeswax is a huge problem. Disclaimer: this is liquid natural home recipe. Too heavy for some. But 3oz lasts me 2+ months. Theory is to kill the germs that cause the stink. And allow you to sweat. Which is healthy...
  17. cjward

    Best earplugs

    Has anyone used the Bose Sleepbuds II for noise canceling?
  18. cjward

    Best place to exchange dollars for euros?

    Thank you. Makes sense to me now. I do know that my husband forgot forgot the CC at home but had the debit card. Car rental place in the country we visited would not accept it. Hence my confusion between CC, Debit, and ATM
  19. cjward

    Best place to exchange dollars for euros?

    Got it. Thank you. All I know is the guy on the phone at the bank asked me which one I had. Which is debit. I told him to send me the ATM because he couldn’t explain the difference. All i care about is what is the one everyone else uses. Sounds like I can cut up whatever the “ATM” card is he’s...
  20. cjward

    Best place to exchange dollars for euros?

    Thanks. I understand the CC. USAA charges 3%. What I don’t understand is difference between Debit card and an ATM card. If they are the same, why do banks offer both. And if they are not the same, do foreign banks accept both?

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