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  1. Sabina Harpe

    any advice what sort of footwear - ?hiking boots

    Kanga, me again, as I am getting very close to leaving... when you say warm for the night... I have some night clothes and a pair of tights - that should do, right? I will be taking my own "coolmax" for the night and use there covers/blankets. Would you take an umbrella? I think it might be good...
  2. Sabina Harpe

    any advice what sort of footwear - ?hiking boots

    That's very helpful, Kanga! Yes, the thing about the goretex is what others have told me. Do you bother with gators? I have some long ones and am loathe to bring them ... I could buy some short ones I guess.
  3. Sabina Harpe

    any advice what sort of footwear - ?hiking boots

    Thanks for this, Kanga. I have a good pair of Montrails. What about rain? Mine are solid but a portion of the top are mesh (great for breathing). I leave at the end of May from Le Puy.
  4. Sabina Harpe

    Rain ... And more rain

    I have hiked a fair amount in rain here in the Northwest but my Camino in Spain was dry but for a few days. I will set off from Le Puy on May 28. I was planning to walk in heavy "runners" which are not actually that waterproof on the top... your accounts are making me wonder about switching to...
  5. Sabina Harpe

    Le Puy Route - the variants!?

    Thanks Kanga! You offer a lot of great tips so I will consider this very seriously especially as I am on my own!
  6. Sabina Harpe

    Le Puy Route - the variants!?

    Thanks for responses to my last queries. I am leaving next week and am still wondering about investing in a cheap telephone. I was hoping to do the reservations on-line with my iPad or using local phones. I am walking from Le Puy to Conques on my own. Great conversations!!
  7. Sabina Harpe

    Top Tips for the Le Puy Route?

    All of these replies help ... and illuminate the complications!! Thanks! Does anyone have the name of a good place to stay in Lyon that is central, friendly and not too expensive? I want to spend a couple of days there getting over jet lag and exploring. I would also like to leave some luggage...
  8. Sabina Harpe

    Top Tips for the Le Puy Route?

  9. Sabina Harpe

    Top Tips for the Le Puy Route?

    Wonderful to read all these hints... snow at the end of May... maybe I should pack my skis!! I am gathering my courage to walk on my own. I plan to walk to Conques and two or three days beyond that in order to take a train back to Lyon. Apparently there is no train from Conques. Can anyone...

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