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  1. rglongpre

    Starting from Lisbon — good or bad idea?

    We want to start from Aveiro, Portugal next September. I am assuming about three days to reach Porto. From there we will walk the inland route to Santiago. Are there any hiking trails to follow rather than just highway to reach Porto from Aveiro? Help wanted.
  2. rglongpre

    Another Camino Book

    Hi all, My wife and I walked the Camino Frances last fall and we will be walking the Camino Portuguese next fall. I have written a book that uses the Camino Frances as the backdrop, a novel that blends mythology, history, and psychology as a small group of pilgrims walk from Saint Jean Pied de...
  3. rglongpre

    Canadian Pilgrims Sharing a Life's Journey

    Joanne, We will definitely be looking forward to meeting you. More to follow I am sure. :) Buen Camino
  4. rglongpre

    Canadian Pilgrims Sharing a Life's Journey

    Since we are committed to walking slowly - we are no spring chickens - it is quite possible. :) Buen Camino, Shells
  5. rglongpre

    Feeling overwhelmed

    My wife and I are also Canadian and will be walking the Camino Frances (August 26 until sometime in October). We have a blog site at http://rglongpre.ca/pilgrim/ Read a bit and ask away. We are 66 (me) and 65 (her) and are celebrating our 44th wedding anniversary en route. Buen Camino
  6. rglongpre

    Canadian Pilgrims Sharing a Life's Journey

    Hey LeAnn - How was your journey? Maureen and I are getting antsy just waiting for the last four weeks to speed by as we train and get overloaded with family visiting. :
  7. rglongpre

    Canadian Pilgrims Sharing a Life's Journey

    Thanks for the encouragement, Gerry. It's getting close to "C' day. :)
  8. rglongpre

    How much distance do hiking shoes last?

    Apparently a pair of Merrell Moab GTX boots can last about 1,200 miles or 1,900 kilometres. If you get maximum distance (reports of these distances achieved on the Appalachian route in America) you should be able to do the Camino Frances twice. :)
  9. rglongpre

    Class of 2015

    We are heading out on August 26 from SJPP. Perhaps we will meet along the way.
  10. rglongpre

    2015 SEPTEMBER PILGRIMS

    We leave from SJPP on August 26 with our first stop at Orisson.
  11. rglongpre

    Canadian Pilgrims Sharing a Life's Journey

    Well, the adventure moves further along. A reservation request has gone out to Orisson and a reservation with confirmation was made for SJPP. :)
  12. rglongpre

    Canadian Pilgrims Sharing a Life's Journey

    Thanks, Theatre Gal. :)
  13. rglongpre

    Canadian Pilgrims Sharing a Life's Journey

    Well, our flight tickets are bought and paid for with the result that we will begin the Walk from Saint Jean Pied de Port on August 26th, my wife's 65th birthday. We will celebrate our 44th wedding anniversary two days later. You can follow our story at our blog site at rglongpre.ca/pilgrim/ We...
  14. rglongpre

    Class of 2015

    Hi Cathy. My wife and I are also walking beginning the last week of August, 2015. We will be doing it "slow" between five and six weeks from SJPP to Finisterre. It is how we ate celebrating our 44th anniversary and her 65th birthday which will happen during our walk. Maybe we'll bump into you guys.
  15. rglongpre

    Backpack and waist (lumbar) pack

    My backpack is a 38L Cause and it has lots of room left even when packed, even enough room for the lumbar pack if needed.
  16. rglongpre

    Backpack and waist (lumbar) pack

    The pack I bought is a Fishpond (designed for anglers). I have an image of it on my blog site, I think the lastost - http://rglongpre.ca/pilgrim/ - I have to admit it more than pleases me.
  17. rglongpre

    Socks with toes

    Thanks, Marian. Let me know how they work out for you.
  18. rglongpre

    Socks with toes

    I am curious as to people's experiences with either Injiji or Smartwool socks with toes in terms of blister control. I have my baby toes fold under causing blisters regardless o other strategies.
  19. rglongpre

    Backpack and waist (lumbar) pack

    If I use both lumbar and backpack do both weights need to equal 10% of body weight? I am using the fanny pack to hold camera and quick access to first aid kit. I am hoping that it distributes weight better allowing for an "extra".
  20. rglongpre

    Flying with your pack

    I took my backpack, a Vaude Brenta 38 Litre bag, as my carry on when I flew into Paris in August, 2012. I have since used the bag as my carry on for flights to Mexico twice, and I intend on using it as my carry on next year when I return to walking on the Camino.

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