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  1. Leigh Macklin

    Starting Le Puy on Sat

    If yesterday was day -1, today was day zero. I meant to take a day to see Le Puy on Bastille day. Good thing that was accounted for because after mass I sat in my hotel and couldn't eat. Despite being a hefty person...my stomach was asleep and refused to eat. The lovely receptionist loaded...
  2. Leigh Macklin

    Starting Le Puy on Sat

    Boutique du Pelerin. A 5.min walk from my hotel and close to the cathedral. Two poles and credential for 36 Euro.
  3. Leigh Macklin

    Starting Le Puy on Sat

    It's been a tiring adventure getting from my home in Hamilton Canada to Le Puy. A bus, two plans and 3 trains. Got here safely, dropped off my backpack and just bought my poles and credential. Time for a much needed break before crashing tonight.
  4. Leigh Macklin

    Packing for the Norte vs Frances

    I've walked both in July/Aug. I did not bring warm clothes other than a beanie for the CF. I only suffered twice. I added a fleece for the Norte and was cold many an evening. Also, as the weather was cooler I did not need by water bladder.
  5. Leigh Macklin

    Trekking Pole in Saint Jean Pied-de-Port

    Watch for one of pilgrims completing a French route. I plan on 'finishing' in Pamplona and would love to donate my sticks so they can continue to Santiago.
  6. Leigh Macklin

    Help! Coimbra is $$$ in mid-May

    I found an apartment on Trivago & Bookings that is $104 CAN / nite for an entire apartment. Try booking something like that and then you'll be a savior for another pilgrim or two who can stay with you. :)
  7. Leigh Macklin

    Accommodation at the beginning of the Norte

    Or: Book 2 nights in San Sebastian, take train to Irun with only a day pack (1L of water, snacks, etc) and walk back to your hotel. The only reason I found it a 'trying' day is that I arrived fairly late for night one and I was really jet-lagged while walking. Enjoy the food in San Sebastian. :)
  8. Leigh Macklin

    2 lumbar packs - OK idea?

    Heya folks, Due to successful treatment using surgery and radiation, I have some skin that simply CANNOT tolerate straps from my favorite backpacks. On my past 3 caminos I used a Gregory Z30, but only carried 20L max at a time. My preference is to carry my stuff. However ... I could walk...
  9. Leigh Macklin

    Restaurant leftovers

    I always bring a butter container and a metal mug with lid for just this purpose...no side eyes from the server!
  10. Leigh Macklin

    Mug or not? (and other kitchen ware)

    My kitchen: aluminum cup - cup, protecting fruit, boiling water (meals, tea) plastic butter container - protecting food, lid = plate metal spork aluminum swiss army card (one side is a knife, OK to fly with in CAN & EU) tea, instant coffee, hot sauce in dropper bottle - this kit cost me about...
  11. Leigh Macklin

    Stages from Lyon to Le Puy?

    Looking at walking from Lyon to Le Puy in early July, before continuing on to Pamplona. Could anyone give me advice on stages? Or share yours? I'm normally a hilly 20 km to flat 30 km / day walker. Not adverse to short days. :) Thanks in advance for any info you can provide! LAM
  12. Leigh Macklin

    Traveling from western Canada - how far in advance do you book your flights?

    IME the timelines do not matter...mostly luck and trying. Google incognito for either searching OR final bookings to avoid upselling due to cookies.
  13. Leigh Macklin

    Pamplona River Walk

    I do not enjoy walking thru industry...so I would pick the river walk.
  14. Leigh Macklin

    Daypack for short person with short back!

    I agree, there's nothing like trying it on. Personally, I will recommend the Greggory Miwok. Both the 12L and 18L seem great....depends on your capacity need.
  15. Leigh Macklin

    Camino Portugues which parts to jump

    That would be my advice as well.
  16. Leigh Macklin

    Route ideas

  17. Leigh Macklin

    Route ideas

    I will be travelling from Morocco and am hoping for 7-10 day suggestions for afterwards. Unfortunately my endurance is not where I would like it to be. Max 30K flat, 20K mid, less...unsure. Thanks for any suggestions!
  18. Leigh Macklin

    Route ideas

    I'm looking for a walk that is about 2 weeks. For background: previous CF (Pamplona), CP (Lisbon), CdN (Irun), Bruce Trail (best job ever!) plus some shorter routes. God willing I'll be walking Geneva to Pamplona next summer. This summer I would prefer a walk in Europe or North American...
  19. Leigh Macklin

    Looking for "Guinea Pigs"

    I'd love to give them a try to see if I should mix up my gear! I'm in Canada so it would be a cold weather trial until April.
  20. Leigh Macklin

    Backpack Advice: Fairview 40 vs. Aura 50

    24L is a good summer size. I choose to take a 30L because it was so much for comfortable fully loaded. Meant there was also room for snacks for isolated stages.

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