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  1. J

    Using Insoles

    Seabird, first I found the CF to be very rocky. The surface for the most part was not pleasant to walk on. I inserted my custom orthotics in Moab Merrell Ventilators last year when I walked the CF. I have previously suffered through two bouts of plantar fascitis. The orthotics had a very...
  2. J

    Starting in middle of april; what to bring? Whats the weather like?

    I started about 11 April last year and was on the Camino for 36 days, starting from SJPDP. Snow on the ground to Roncevalles. Next day was quite warm. My uniform for the Camino in the days following was long sleeve shirt with short sleeve shirt over the LS shirt. Wore bike gloves to keep my...
  3. J

    Winter Bedbugs

    Before I departed for Europe and the CF, I sprayed the inside of my pack, sleeping bag and liner with Premetherin, which I purchased at REI. I had no problems.
  4. J

    Best Albergue in St Jean?

    That looks like a good idea. Get a head start on one of the most difficult stages to make it a little easier the next day.
  5. J

    Umbrella & Travel Gear for early Spring / Late Winter

    BTW, IMHO, carry only a back pack cover to keep it dry. Do not carry a poncho. As others have said, you will experience rain and wind. Ponchos do not behave well in high winds. Another thought, I always wore a light-weight, long sleeve shirt next to my skin and a short sleeve shirt on top of...
  6. J

    Umbrella & Travel Gear for early Spring / Late Winter

    I used a pair of bicycle gloves on the CF to prevent sunburn on my hands. A number of pilgrims commented that they wished they had done the same. The gloves do not weigh very much and I was very glad I took them.
  7. J

    Public transportation to SJPP?

    Last year I flew from LAX to CDG on an AF 380, the new, big Airbus passenger plane. Once I got to CDG, I had a few hours to catch the train to Bayonne from the station at CDG. I had planned to fly to Biarritz that day, but there was a French air traffic strike. So I took the train, buying...
  8. J

    sarria to santiago

    Hi Kanga, apologize for my incorrect inference of your remarks. Sorry that your husband had problems with his Merrells. In his same post where Merrells were recommended, the author recommended that one purchase shoes that are least one-half to one-size larger. This is due to the two pair of...
  9. J

    Public transportation to SJPP?

    You can catch a train to Bayonne/Biarritz from Paris CDG.
  10. J

    sarria to santiago

    I think you will note that I recommended that she strongly consider the Merrells. Since you are a regular on here, you are more than likely aware of a lengthy post a number of years ago in which a pilgrim from the UK, who worked at the equivalent of REI, recommended Merrells. I greatly...
  11. J

    Profile maps of all 34 stages of the Camino Frances

    This may be the same document that the Pilgrim office gave me when we checked in last year. I used this document more than any other resource on the CF and it was just a single sheet of paper!
  12. J

    Hi, i'm from Hawaii. Leaving sjpp on may 4th.

    Hi Kevin. I am on Maui at the moment. Let me know if you have any questions, we could go off line and talk by phone.
  13. J

    sarria to santiago

    I strongly recommend that you consider Merrell Moab Ventilators. They are non waterproof, but will dry quickly if you get them wet. REI sells them in the US. Buy at least one size larger than normal. Your feet will swell and you should be wearing merino wool socks with silk liners...
  14. J

    Water bottles or water bladders??

    I did both - carry a Camelback and water bottle. The Camelback was easy to fill each morning and easier to sip some water from along the CF. The bottle is easier to fill from the spigots along the way. On the second day out from Roncevalles, we hit some rather warm weather in mid April. I ran...
  15. J

    First Camino in July/August

    I would bring bike gloves and wear them to prevent sunburn on your hands. I walked the CF this April/May and a number of my fellow pilgrims remarked that they wished that they had similar gloves. The gloves will not add much weight and you should not have to carry them in your back pack in any...
  16. J

    Caught the bug!

    20 days? Were you running the whole way? That's almost a record, I am sure.
  17. J

    Crowded Hostels in Late May from Sarria

    I am sorry that I cannot remember the name, but there is a very nice albergue about 4 or 5 km on the other side of Sarria that seemed to be very nice. I recall that it had a swimming pool and a nice tavern to purchase some libations. Maybe someone can help with the name.
  18. J

    medical insurance

    I would second this recommendation. I filed a claim with Travel Insured International and they paid the claim without hassle. The cost of medical care in Spain is very inexpensive compared to the US, but as someone else said, if you need to be evacuated, then you are looking at big bucks.
  19. J

    Single Greatest Threat to Failure

    Very good point about the daily wear and tear on one's body. Now I know why professional athletes, such as baseball players, have such a difficult time at the end of the season. Walking the Camino with a heavy pack is a grind. When I went to sleep each night while on the Camino, I was sure...
  20. J

    Being a "Camino addict" while partner/husband is not at all .

    I have the same problem. I walked the CF in April/May this year, without my wife, who went to Africa for about a month without me. I honestly believe she does not feel up to the physical challenge = we are both in our 70's. I have resorted to a steady diet of "lobbying" her to allow me to go...

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