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  1. Len Dacombe

    Shoe issues CF from SJPDP

    I used Salomon 4D Quest boots and I swapped out the stock insole for a set of PowerStep Pinnacle insoles (also took a spare pair of insoles with me and swapped them out along The Way). The Salomon’s have a wide toe box. Of course it all depends on your feet and the fit. Buen Camino.
  2. Len Dacombe

    Jeans on the camino

    Jeans are not a good idea for all the reasons people have given. Get your self a couple pairs of hiking pants with zip off legs and they’ll serve a shorts too. Getting laundry done is not difficult as most Abergues offer that service, although sometimes they won't offer a drying service when...
  3. Len Dacombe

    3 pilgrims need walking poles

    I was forced to check mine which were inside my backpack. My backpack arrived safely in Paris. But….. So, I’m siting in the Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada airport getting ready to board my flight and I see a women also boarding and part of her carry-on baggage is an Ikea metal shelving unit with...
  4. Len Dacombe

    COVID Covid update for NON EU Folks.

    Good thing she was vaccinated!! She will likely only experience minor symptoms. This is how vaccines and vaccinations have always worked. Too many people today think the vaccine was supposed to be a “force field” like in the super hero movies, and they begin to think the vaccine doesn’t...
  5. Len Dacombe

    The enduring legacy of the movie ‘The Way’ (and a new book by Jen Hutchison)

    Amen!!
  6. Len Dacombe

    The enduring legacy of the movie ‘The Way’ (and a new book by Jen Hutchison)

    I would say all four of them experienced something special in the movie. The Irishman’s perspective on faith became more positive and the young lady came to terms with her abortion and I believe she received forgiveness which took away a huge burden from her shoulders. Just my opinion.
  7. Len Dacombe

    The enduring legacy of the movie ‘The Way’ (and a new book by Jen Hutchison)

    Maybe we did!!!
  8. Len Dacombe

    The enduring legacy of the movie ‘The Way’ (and a new book by Jen Hutchison)

    When did you walk in 2015? I was on the trail from April 9th to May 13th. 2022.
  9. Len Dacombe

    The enduring legacy of the movie ‘The Way’ (and a new book by Jen Hutchison)

    Once!!! I have watched it a dozen times at least. It inspired me to walk the Camino in 2015. I think the character development in the film was spectacular. We walk the Camino for a “reason”, only to find that there were deeper issues that God wanted us to discover and heal from. I think...
  10. Len Dacombe

    SJPDP - Napoleon Route

    And when you’ve been walking for a while, and suddenly realize you haven’t seen a yellow arrow for a bit, just stop and carefully look around. A yellow arrow will appear in your view!
  11. Len Dacombe

    I made it one day- what I wished I had understood more clearly

    Agreed. When I walked the Frances in 2015, my new found friend and walking partner (Alex from Brazil) agreed that if we ever won a lottery, we would both go back to the Camino and hand out free bells to the cyclists who were too cheap to put one on their bike. We also agreed that we would...
  12. Len Dacombe

    How important is a rock plate for CF?

    I concur! i used Salomon 4D Quest boots with Powerstep Pinnacle insoles. Great combination. Changed out the insoles to new ones at about 2/3 of the Camino Frances. I wear Power Steps in every pair of shoes I own. In my experience, it doesn't matter how great your shoes or boots are, the...
  13. Len Dacombe

    Prophetic and beautiful prediction

    The Camino provides because God Loves you dearly. Jesus just wants you to hold his hand while you live your life! God bless you!!
  14. Len Dacombe

    Long distance walkers - how did you train?

    While I’m not a fan of really long days (38 Km was my longest and my shin splints were arguing with me), I can share one element that I wish I had trained more for. Even though I took the stairs instead of the elevators at work, the stairs did not prepare my body for inclines and declines. I...
  15. Len Dacombe

    Having spouse join for final 100km, or meet in Santiago - I’m thinking it’s not a great idea…

    Here is my experience. My wife and I had planned to fmgo on a Camino tour in September 2015. The trip involved traveling from Astorga to Santiago, walking some of the Camino and being bused on some sections etc. We were going to go with my brother and his wife (my wife’s sister). After...
  16. Len Dacombe

    Rest days on the Camino Frances?

    In 2015 we took a rest day just to see the city of Burgos. And a few days later, as we entered Carrion, they were just setting up for an agricultural festival, so we stayed over the Saturday night to take in that event. Burgos was planned to some degree, but Carrion was a decision made on the...
  17. Len Dacombe

    Thanks for the kitchen scale tip!

    Well I still felt you were less than encouraging. And while I agree that a few grams here or there won't make much difference, a few Kilgrams will make a huge difference and could be the difference between a great Camino or serious physical injury. You can ignore my comment, that’s up to you.
  18. Len Dacombe

    Thanks for the kitchen scale tip!

    But you opinion is somewhat condescending.
  19. Len Dacombe

    Phone question for a newby

    As others have stated, check with your existing carrier for a “roam like home service” option. Another option I used was the Fongo App on my iPhone which allowed me to make IP based phone calls over WIFI.
  20. Len Dacombe

    Where to stay in St. Jean Pied de Port?

    Hello from Canada. In 2015 I stayed at: http://errecaldia.com/ Really nice couple, nice accommodations, and located right at Port St. Jacque, right at the start of the Camino Frances. I would stay there again in a heart beat.

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