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I found it was easy to stay hydrated using a bladder. If you have one that fills from the top it's convenient to add water to it during the day. Because I use two hiking poles I think it's less cumbersome to just have a tube to sip from, rather than managing a bottle and sticks. One note: my...
Many thanks Karl. That's very helpful. The Assisi - Rome section is sounding more doable for us. Quite a while ago I found a blog on the forum by a priest who walked that part and it sounded wonderful. I'll try to find that again. Best, Tatiana
Karl, my husband and I are interested in walking one of the Assisi walks and haven't found a lot of information. I have purchased Revd. John N. Merrill's "Walking the Camino di Assisi" book and perused the Italian website. But, I'm concerned about the long distances between lodging. It seems you...
I was usually to sleepy to wait until it was dark. But I remember one night in Puente de la Reina, Santiago Apostol Albergue when I had a huge window behind my head on the top bunk and I couldn't sleep because it was so gorgeous to see the stars.
Watch the signs carefully. I tried to go to Samos and ended up getting lost for four hours, trying to follow the river (wrong bridge to wrong river). There were Camino signs and plastic gold/white flags on trees to show the way and along old paths, rock walls but it hadn't been used for a while...
Wayfarer, you have supported so many of us with your responses to posts, it is no surprise to see the outpouring of care from this forum. Thank you for telling us what happened so that we can care for you. I'm walking to the Poor Clare Monastery this morning and will lift you up in prayer, that...
Good to hear you have reserved the Auberge du Pèlerin. That was my 1st night last Spring, April 28th, 2013 and I found it well-located, clean, very fun and the welcome dinner was a great way to launch. Buen Camino!
Thank you for sharing your story, Rory. I walked in honor of my sister and my mother who died shortly before I began. It was a heavy burden and also a release from grief. The Camino was right where you could do the most for your family, holding them in prayer, letting yourself feel the loss of...
I have the Newport H2 and found them true to size. They are heavy, but very good as an emergency alternative to your walking shoes/boots. They are so bright and look great in California, but honestly, I felt a little ridiculous in them in Spain (bright turquoise). I brought flip-flops for the...
Osprey Kyte 46 is working well for me. I also had trouble finding a pack that didn't have arm straps that would hurt after a while. I am on the Camino just 4 days now and am finding my pack is very comfortable. Buen Camino!
I also have a wide foot and have found the Vasque Breeze 2.0 mid-height hiking boot for women is working well so far. (yup, REI) You are right to test out socks. In my training I've found thiner is better for me, and the Wrightsocks, which have a built-in liner are the most comfortable. I have...
Just bought my iPad Mini and am looking at apps. Found citymaps2go which works without an internet connection. You download maps and then they are live when you need them. Looks like it might work out well. What are your favorite apps for the Camino (besides the Forum one). Will begin April 28th...
Hello Patricia, your post is most encouraging! Are you going to be attending the Northern California Camino group meeting in Pleasanton on Feb 9th? I'm planning to walk May to mid-June 2013 alone for most of the trip. My husband might join me for the last 2 weeks.
Laurie, your Picasa photos have given my husband and me encouragement to go ahead with our plans to walk the Camino this Spring. We might start in Pamplona, as we're nervous about the SJDP beginning. I notice you don't wear full backpacks in your photos. Did you send them forward each day and...
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