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I have been walking in my Macabi skirt and love it. I bought the regular length and slim fit. I don’t like how long it is and it wraps around my ankles when I walk. I’m going to buy the shorter version too. I’m not sure what size you would wear, but I measured my hips and went with the size that...
After many, many hours of research, I finally decided on doing the Camino Inglés. I will be leaving Wisconsin, October 8, arriving October 9 in Madrid, starting walking October 11 from Ferrol. I have decided on this route, because I read here, that this route was taken by Scandinavian pilgrims...
Thank you for the reminder of not caring what other people think. I usually don’t give a hoot, but I’m feeling nervous about the whole escapade, so even my attire is stressing me out. LOL
Hi, I’ve been reading about how wonderful the Macabi skirt is and I’m wondering what does everyone prefer, the slim or regular for hiking? I’m only 5’2 and about average weight for a 53 year old women, with a short waist, and ample hips, so skirts have a tendency to make me look like a tent. I...
Hi Everyone,
I am from Wisconsin and plan on walking the Camino alone next fall. I have no rush and will just enjoy things as they happen. I'm 48 and a single parent of a fantastic 25 year old daughter and I'm doing this for her so she will always remember her mom as doing something adventurous...
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