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    Latest you would depart from SJPDP in the fall

    Hi, I originally though I was going to retire in mid 2020, but I'm considering pulling the trigger sooner. Now I'm wondering, what would be the consensus on how late in the year one ought to depart on the Camino Frances? I understand that it's possible to walk through the winter months but it...
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    Has anyone used DuoLingo to learn Spanish?

    I'm using it now, but mostly as a refresher. It's essentially a flashcard system, but it's fine. The main program I used to start on Spanish was Fluenz, which I liked a lot, although it's not free--around $350. I definitely felt like I got my money's worth, though. The program contains 150...
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    Icebreaker vs Smartwool socks

    Socks are a very subjective thing. You have to test them under hiking conditions to see what works best for you. That said, I was having blister problems with Thorlo light hikers, my sock of choice for years, after 5-6 miles. I tried Smartwool PhDs and haven't had similar problems with them. I...
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    When do the summer crowds subside?

    I'd originally planned my Camino for early May through June, and still may do that, but there's also a possibility I might have to postpone until later in the year. I'd like to avoid peak season on the Camino Frances, so can anyone tell me at what point the crowds start to lessen? August...
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    Crocs or sandals?

    I'm currently debating whether to bring Crocs or walking sandals (Tevo) as my second pair of footwear for a May/June Camino. Both are waterproof and therefore can be used as shower footwear. Crocs are more comfortable (IMHO--I've never been much of a sandals guy) but sandals would likely be...
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    Camino in late May: What socks to wear and is just a fleece enough.

    I tried several different kinds of socks and have finally settled on Smartwool PhD light crews. For years my sock of choice has been Thorlo light hikers, which are fairly bulky, but I was having lots of blister problems with them when I walked more than 8 kilometers or so. Since I've been using...
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    Training with backpack

    I'm certainly not a professional, since my upcoming Camino will be my first. I seem to be the odd man out here in that I started out training with a pack that's probably close to double (around 13 kilos) what I'll end up carrying on the Camino. I figured that starting with a heavier pack would...
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    NYT article about retirees undertaking physically demanding adventures

    There's a section in the article that talks about a Camino pilgrim.
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    Anyone Any Experience with Pacer Poles?

    I love my trekking poles. I don't know why anyone would hike without them. Mine have saved me from falling I don't know how many times. They take weight off your knees, especially when going down hills, and also force you to use your arms, making hiking more of a full-body exercise. I should...

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