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  1. PaulCat

    My Packing List ... do your worst

    Because I over prepare. I plan on carrying most of my food along the way and only buy dinner, maybe. I hate wasting food, and I know that some things only come in large packages. For example a box of 10 packets of instant oatmeal in the US weighs in at about 13 oz. Then if I include a snacks...
  2. PaulCat

    My Packing List ... do your worst

    Great idea! The sheet is back in the bag! Thanks!
  3. PaulCat

    My Packing List ... do your worst

    I love the Trail 40 for plane travel especially. I picked up a frogg toggs ultraight 2 rain jacket. Weights in at 5.5oz. I hope it will be all I need. I hope I won't have to buy something else in Spain. Thanks!
  4. PaulCat

    My Packing List ... do your worst

    That's a good idea about bulk. I found myself using this more than my water bottles last time. It was easier for me to just take my cup out and drink at the fountains then move on. Also, was very handy at the albergues that did not have pots or pans. Doubled as a pot for boiling water...
  5. PaulCat

    My Packing List ... do your worst

    Hello Camino Friends! I fly out on Tuesday, and I think I have it all just about settled. I'm just a hair under 20 pounds (9kg). I weight 200 pounds (90.7kg), so I meet the 10% recommendation. However, I am still wanting to lighten my load. Any sugestions? Also, these are the things in my...
  6. PaulCat

    Serious Doubts 3 Weeks Before Camino

    Hey lighteningstrike, Fitness: Grab your pack, put 10% of your body weight in it and go for walks. Where you pack with the weight around the house while you do things. Also, I've spoken to many who have done little to no preparation for the trip and have had no problems. Heat: Get tech...
  7. PaulCat

    Mailing Postcards to the US, tips and cost?

    I found this app after making this post and purchased a few credits to give them a try. I think this might be the best thing to do. I figure if I buy the 40 credit package and put my own pictures it will even be more cost efficient than buying postcards in Spain and then mailing them directly.
  8. PaulCat

    Mailing Postcards to the US, tips and cost?

    Hello Camino Friends. I fly out on the 12 of June to start the walk. I want to send a series of post cards to my 4 year old nephew as I traverse CF. I'm not concerned about buying postcards, but what is the easiest way to get stamps and post them back to the US? Should I hit up a post office...
  9. PaulCat

    Brierly Guide

    Ohhhhhh, someone pass the burn cream, cause Brierly needs it! I get it. I try to avoid most of the stops except in the major cities.
  10. PaulCat

    First timer peregrinas arriving June 14th

    I believe I took a train from Paris to Bayonne then either a bus or train from there to SJPdP a few years back to get there. I'm planning to start walking on June 15th. Won't be a long day as I'll be arriving in SJPdP early on the 15th but not early enough to go all the way over the...
  11. PaulCat

    How do I receive mail from home along the CF?

    I can't see to find the post from a few months (or maybe years back) about what to give your friends or family if they want to mail you a letter while on the Camino and pick it up from one of the post offices? Does anyone know how to do this?
  12. PaulCat

    Spotted in the wild. By wild I mean REI.

  13. PaulCat

    what is going on? why are so many people paying a fortune to follow one of the many routes to Santiago?

    Pilgrim C: Only $669? How will you manage. I'm taking a little 16oz ziploc twist and lock container to cold soak some food along the way this year along with instant coffee for the mornings. I plan on saving the cafe con leche for around lunch time. Trying to do this on a cheep budget.
  14. PaulCat

    Extra pair of boots?

    How bout some love for those who need a little ankle support from a boot?
  15. PaulCat

    Key Essential Item(s) for Your Camino

    Did you bring the oatmeal or by in in the mercardos?
  16. PaulCat

    Android app

    Which other ones do you use that are decent?
  17. PaulCat

    Android app

    What about it do you like? Id like to leave behind the books if I can.
  18. PaulCat

    "Sizing Up" in Shoes??

    The sizing up is to account for socks, foot swelling, and any down hill grades you might do. Half to a whole size is typical, or about a thumb's width from big toe to end of the shoe. I have the problem that I am a 12.5 in US size. Most shoes don't come in a 13.5 and most 13s aren't long...
  19. PaulCat

    LIVE from the Camino Bayonne / Santiago de Compostela

    That is really neat! Where did you get him?
  20. PaulCat

    Microbreweries on the Way?

    Great idea. I don't know why I hadn't thought of that. I do like to visit the breweries as well, but I'm most interested in the product they produce.

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