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  1. J F Gregory

    Hiking Poles

    We have always got then through Seattle. We are on the Frances right now.
  2. J F Gregory

    Walking poles

    We are now on out 3rd Camino, traveling arriving in SJPdP tomorrow . Our walking sticks are as always in our packs and we have never checked them to and from Seattle. If you read the fine print on the TSA website it says they will not be accepted. They have also been carried through out Europe...
  3. J F Gregory

    Sandals vs. flip flops.

    I have a pair of Chaco hiking sandals as my second pair
  4. J F Gregory

    Not everyone happy about pilgrim/tourist pressure.

    The last time I was in Santiago there were tours from a cruise ship with more than 200 tourist.. in town. They were there for several hours and the cruise paid for the swinging Botafumeiro in the cathedral.
  5. J F Gregory

    How to avoid the descent into Zubiri in bad weather.

    We walked a winter Camino down that mountain. It was nasty.
  6. J F Gregory

    Travel Insurance

    We have an annual subscription to Faith Venture and they are excellent $60.00 annually. They covered 4 days for me in ICU on one trip and covered my wife's lodging and even taxi to hospital. Last October we were in Israel when the war started . We were told by the Israeli government we needed...
  7. J F Gregory

    Re-considering zip-off convertible pants

    I am cheap when purchasing hiking clothes. I live in the Cascade mountains and have trails outside my door. I do most of my shopping at Bass Pro Shop. I buy Redhead brand zip offs $39.00 and have worn then on 3 Caminos plus walks in Other nations. I only have had 3 pair in the last 7 years.
  8. J F Gregory

    Clarification of new entry rules in Oct 24.

    The U S only at this point look and stamp passports from other countries.
  9. J F Gregory

    which sleeping bag for a camino in winter?

    I walked Camino Frances during winter an a 40 degree quilt served me well. Some of the albergues were colder than others.
  10. J F Gregory

    Men's Pants - There Can Be Only One

    I bought Pro Bass Shop Redhead fishing zip offs. One pair has lasted 2 Caminos. $39.95.
  11. J F Gregory

    Insoles for trail runners in the 65km before Santiago

    I wear Hokas but never used aftermarket insole. I am a fan of Super Feet in my Altras but they didn't work in my Hokas.
  12. J F Gregory

    Hotels/private room in November

    Yes the Napoleon route closes November through April
  13. J F Gregory

    Requirement for Compostela certificate

    I have walked 3 Caminos and only have my from my first Camino. The only thing I keep is my Pilgrim Passports.
  14. J F Gregory

    Boots or Hokas for the Central Route

    I have used Hoka (Stinson) on my last two Caminos. The are great for trail and hard surfaces such as road and famous Portuguese cobble stones.
  15. J F Gregory

    Start outside of Porto?

    The river walk out of Porto I found to be a good walk.
  16. J F Gregory

    Current food/drink prices on the Camino Frances, and Trail Angels

    I would expect the costs would rise. In 2015 a Pilgrim menu was about 10€. Even at these prices it is a lot less than restaurant in the US. Fast foods like McDonald's run about $10-12 for sandwich, chips and drink and are not nearly as tasty.
  17. J F Gregory

    Sleeping bag question

    I stopped carrying a bag. And now use a camping quilt and use it like a blanket with a silk liner.
  18. J F Gregory

    Which Enlightened Equipment quilt

    Probably private albergue may run heat. I 0have been in a couple with little or no heat. I realize since covid t
  19. J F Gregory

    Which Enlightened Equipment quilt

    My quilt is 40 degrees. Bought it at Costco several years ago. We walked a winter Camino and this was enough.
  20. J F Gregory

    Custom made hiking bootsI

    Our first Camino was from SJPDP and we definitely needed our hiking boots we walk in snow for the first ten days then rain ,sleet and mud for the majority of the rest of the way. otherwise we have worn our trail runners. about ten days of clear weather out of the 25 days. I would do it again!

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