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  1. SusanReneGr65

    other shoes?

    We took super light Merrell shoes. I can't stand crocs and we hiked in the fall and needed something with more coverage. http://renesusan2015.blogspot.ca/2015/09/preparation-packing.html
  2. SusanReneGr65

    More Rest Day Questions!

    Hi MichaelC, We planned our two rest days specifically to coincide with larger towns, markets, and stuff to do on the day off. Our first rest day was in Figeac, where we slept in, visited the large market, did laundry, visited the Champollion museum and had a nice supper...
  3. SusanReneGr65

    Pillow case

    Some of the places will have "traversin" pillows and nothing else. These are cylindrical pillows, as long as the bed is wide. We couldn't figure out how to sleep with them, so I folded up my fleece and rested my head on that. https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traversin
  4. SusanReneGr65

    To wear a hat...

    Yes, we are Canadian. Yes, my husband wore a Tilly hat. He wore the LTF5: http://www.tilley.com/us_en/review/product/list/id/2694 I don't wear a hat often enough to justify the cost of a new Tilly. Happy Hat Shopping!
  5. SusanReneGr65

    Albergue kitchens

    I'm with you on not wanting to eat out all the time. We often had a quick coffee and some sort of pastry for breakfast, sometimes with yogurt which we bought with our lunch supplies. The spoons came in handy. We had a pic-nic lunch everyday with whatever we could find, i.e. bread, cheese...
  6. SusanReneGr65

    To wear a hat...

    Hi Karen, These are the hats we wore. What ever works for you. Enjoy shopping for a hat! Susan.
  7. SusanReneGr65

    Le Puy route

    Yes, begin at Le Puy and walk to Conques in 10 days (we did it in 9). It is hilly, i.e. straight up and straight down, in some sections. But walking down into Conques was the best feeling, and staying at the abbeye in Conques was magical. A perfect ending to a 10 day trip. P.S. the food at...
  8. SusanReneGr65

    To wear a hat...

    I bought a hat. I thought I'd never wear it. Boy was I wrong. Sun: The obvious reason for wearing a hat. Rain: The hat kept light rain off my glasses. Falling things: We walked the Le Puy route in October and through the forest of chestnut trees there were many falling chestnuts. Dogs: Hat...
  9. SusanReneGr65

    thank you

    Congratulations and hello from another Montrealer. Now you've just got to start planning your next one. Le Puy! Walk from Le Puy! ;)
  10. SusanReneGr65

    Le Puy route completed !!!

    What a wonderful blog! It brought back great memories for me.
  11. SusanReneGr65

    ADVICE: Returning to real life after the Camino?

    What a wonderful experience you've had at your age! My advice: actively search out a job/career which gives you purpose, volunteer doing something meaningful, develop loving relationships and most importantly, give away the caring and kindness which you are craving, and it will be returned to you.
  12. SusanReneGr65

    Arles route October November zero French

    I would recommend Jenny and Keith's excellent blog: http://walkinginfrance.info/pilgrimages/the-way-of-arles/ They have walked all over France, including Arles. They walked it summer 2012 and they camp in a tent.
  13. SusanReneGr65

    Name the one thing you could never have prepared for

    The absolute joy experienced at our arrival in Conques. We walked Le Puy to Conques in 9 days and it was tough. I was so happy walking down into Conques and so proud that we had made it.
  14. SusanReneGr65

    My July packing list

    mascara (I know... I know.) comb hair gel So exciting! We walked last October and loved every second. As for the above items, I brought a comb and hair gel, but a tiny amount compared to what I normally use for my unruly, curly hair. It made me feel like a normal person. If the mascara makes...
  15. SusanReneGr65

    LIVE from the Camino Le Puy to Santiago. Finally!

    Love your energy! We were never without some sort of food in our packs, i.e. nuts and raisins, or baguette and cheese. France can be challenging for finding food. But so worth it, as you've already found out.
  16. SusanReneGr65

    Shell or GR marks...

    I've added some pics we took along the way to illustrate Kitsambler's description.
  17. SusanReneGr65

    Booking and planning in advance for Le Puy

    Getting food on Sunday/Monday and en route between towns can be quite challenging. Always have some sort of emergency food in your pack. We always had nut/raisin mix and it saved us a few times. If you're not taking the demi-pension and want a coffee from a bar and a croissant (or two!) from...
  18. SusanReneGr65

    Building Le Puy itinerary. Thoughts and suggestions?

    Hi Michael, We traveled in October and we were very glad that we had booked ahead as many places were closed for the season, both accommodation and restaurants/food shops. The spontaneity which you are looking for will be easier in June. I've attached our final travel document. Perhaps it will...
  19. SusanReneGr65

    Chanaleilles or Le Sauvage?

    Definitely Le Sauvage. It was one of our magical nights. The food was all local and delicious (and made and served family style), and you are supporting a local farming cooperative by staying there.
  20. SusanReneGr65

    Lessons learned during a week of training

    Good for you Angie94! The back to back thing is key. We did a lot of training, but not of it back to back. The second morning was rough!

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