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LesBrass, your pack is 1.6 k lighter than mine but I don't think I can ditch anything, so you are doing very well. If I can haul it up the hill on day one I guess I can carry it all the way. My evil plan is to lower my own weight along the way. Buen Camino!
Buen Camino fellow Sep14'ers. I'm flying out this Friday for my SJPDP start on 16th. I'm doing a practice pack this arvo so I hope it all fits. Happy Father's Day everyone, John
Hi Brian. I'm straight and they better not try and stop me. Seriously everyone who wants to walk is welcome. I'm starting mine in sep 16. Hope to see you out there. Buen Camino
I saw The Way by accident (you can rent a fourth movie for one dollar extra said the Blockbuster bloke). I did more research but very quickly decided I had to do it and I'll be there in 7 weeks. Then some strange coincidences have occurred which have reinforced the connection. I'm not sure what...
Hi Alison. I have booked my first night in SJPDP but not anything else. Will have a phone to book ahead if needed but otherwise I will look for something when my feet say "enough".
Hi Jabaldo from John (Sydney). I'm arriving in SJPDP evening of 15th. I want to do the Napoleon but will see how conditions are on the morning of 16th Sep. Would love to catch up if possible. JJ
Fernie, I usually throw away the inserts and buy off the shelf orthotics but you need to be carefully trimming them to make sure there are no little gaps at the side to pinch. I have also added lambs wool inserts on top. You need slightly bigger boots to accommodate these layers but it works for...
Kay. I hope you are getting better. You posts have helped my prep. I do worry about my feet as I haven't settled into a good walking routine yet and already wore out the first pair of shoes which were too small. Good news is my favourite socks were on special yesterday so I bought 4 pairs with...
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