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Skirts (not skorts) are much better than pants and shorts! Why? Because it is much easier to take a modest pee, without exposing your backside. And take 2 small plastic bags - one for a small amount of unused toilet paper, and another for used paper, which you will discard when you find a...
My husband and I will be walking the Via Gebennensis in September. I have the Yellow Guide. I am trying to figure out the difference between Accueil Jacquaires and Accueil Randonneurs. The Yellow Guide lists the options separately so I am thinking they are different. Has anyone had...
Hi Bob, it sounds like you and your wife are vererans of the Camino Frances. It is such a special experience. My husband and I walked it in 2014, then decided to try some other caminos - Camino del Norte, Chemin de St Jacques, and the Via Francigena. We are now longing once again for the...
Hi Elaine,
I admit that I have not read all of the responses. But I have been a runner for over 40 years and can provide some advice based on my own experience, which may not apply to you. A "no drop" shoe has little to no difference when comparing the height to the ground of the toe box area...
Thank you. I found an email but no response after I sent several. I will use Skype and try to call. My French is not good at all but I am practicing. So it will be a challenge and an opportunity! Thanks again, Diane
I am trying to reserve a room in September at the Chambre d'Hotes Maison en Paille. I have sent several emails over a 2 month span with no response. Does anyone have any information (is it permanently closed or closed for the season?) on this chambre d'hotes? There is also Chambre d'Hotes...
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