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  1. Walking Julie

    Blisters caused by toe socks??

    I think you miss understood me. I only had 4 blisters my ENTIRE walk. One was due to those particular socks. And I completely agree about boots/shoes. That is why I was almost completely blister free. I tried other boots and no matter how much “breaking in” walking I did, I always got blisters...
  2. Walking Julie

    Blisters caused by toe socks??

    Yes. I wore mine only 1 day and got a blister. I Tossed them out. It was 1 of the only 4 blisters I got walking avrerage 22 Miles a day for 29 days. I swear by my Salomon shoes.
  3. Walking Julie

    Best book to Camino Portuguese

    ‍♀️ Got it.
  4. Walking Julie

    Best book to Camino Portuguese

    Agreed. I like a hard copy too! Thanks.
  5. Walking Julie

    Best book to Camino Portuguese

    Yes, I did mean guide book. Thanks, I’ll check it out. I walked the Francis 2 years ago, so I know what you mean when you say the trail is well marked. That’s helpful Hee, hee about the Hobbit. Hum, Maybe time to reread.
  6. Walking Julie

    Best book to Camino Portuguese

    What book do you recommend to get me from Porto to Santiago? Thanks
  7. Walking Julie

    First time walkers, poles?

    I had never used poles before I started my Camino. I was 54 and in decent shape when I started my solo Camino. I hesitated if I needed them. I can only say, I don’t think I could have walked, my average 23 Miles a day without them. If you are planning to walk shorter distances, say 10-12 miles a...
  8. Walking Julie

    how long did you stay in SJPP?

    Just overnight. You want to start out fresh.
  9. Walking Julie

    Down throws at Costco are back

    HI Eva, It looks exactly the same. I used mine with a silk liner. Worked great together. Only problem is, it is slippery. You might want to use a safety pin to attach the throw to a side of your liner, so it doesn't fall off. A bit annoying when you're in a top bunk. It's certainly warm...
  10. Walking Julie

    Splitting the First Day

    HI Bob, For what it's worth, I did split my day. I was a first time walker (55) in descent shape, but did not want to encounter any injury on my first day out. Many people experience injury on the first day and carry that injury with them their entire journey. Be it blisters, shin splints or...
  11. Walking Julie

    Bedding and rain gear decision questions

    HI, Not sure where you live, but costco has stuff able down blankets for $19.99. Weigh about 500 g. Quite nice and warm. That is what I'm am bringing. (Along with silk liner) Sept 18- Oct30 2016 Julie
  12. Walking Julie

    17 Sept-29 Oct CF What jacket to bring?

    Thank you :)
  13. Walking Julie

    17 Sept-29 Oct CF What jacket to bring?

    So, you think a vest with fleece and light weight windbreaker is a good option..? (It's all about the layers...learned that living in Seattle for 10 years LOL). I'm bringing a stuff able down blanket I bought at Costco $19.99. Can't beat that. Thanks!
  14. Walking Julie

    17 Sept-29 Oct CF What jacket to bring?

    Thanks for the input!!! Why, I do have a light weight windproof/windbreaker jacket with hood, on my list to choose from. That was my initial though to use, with down jacket. Then I thought perhaps my Columbia waterproof jacket with down vest and light fleece was perhaps a better combo. Of...
  15. Walking Julie

    17 Sept-29 Oct CF What jacket to bring?

    My pack is at 5.5 k without water. I think I'm going to spray my convertible pants with a water repellant. I have wet weather jacket and poncho. Still debating down jacket or down vest. I will be bringing a light weight fleece. Wondering if down jacket is overkill and should only bring...
  16. Walking Julie

    17 Sept-29 Oct CF What jacket to bring?

    Thank you!
  17. Walking Julie

    17 Sept-29 Oct CF What jacket to bring?

    Hi all, Newbie here... I'm having a jacket dilemma. So far for cloathes, I'm bringing 2 short sleeve and 1 long sleeve merino wool tops. Also a long sleeve fleece. (Convertible pants and leggings). So this is the question, from the list below,what would you decide to bring for outer "jacket"...
  18. Walking Julie

    2016 September/October Peregrinos Departures

    Thank you!
  19. Walking Julie

    2016 September/October Peregrinos Departures

    Hi, I will be starting from SJPdP September 17th or 18th. Land in MAD 16th. Bus to Pamplona. (Anyone else taking the bus to Pamplona the 16th?) ..Night at Corazon Puro. Can't wait.. -Julie
  20. Walking Julie

    Down throws at Costco are back

    Got mine too! I'm heading out of SJPdP September 18. I'll be the one with the plum coloured Costco blanket.

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