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  1. Purple Backpack

    Rain Pants?

    80 gram rain pants live in the bottom of my pack. I prefer shoulder season walking so bad weather insurance. Also useful on laundry days.
  2. Purple Backpack

    Three rescues on the Route Napoleon yesterday

    Stories like this amaze me. I live in a Colorado ski resort serviced by an incredible volunteer Search and Rescue group. Locals receive cell phone alerts when Mountain Rescue groups go out, as well as follow up messages on the outcome and ways to prevent future incidents. Costs are covered by...
  3. Purple Backpack

    Need something to do before Camino

    I’m looking at Lourdes, have always been interested in seeing it. But I wasn’t sure if a day and half is enough time.
  4. Purple Backpack

    Need something to do before Camino

    I actually spent a couple of days in St Jean de Luz before the Norte last fall. Gorgeous little town but think I need something easier to get to SJPDP since I’ve only got a day and a half.
  5. Purple Backpack

    Need something to do before Camino

    Hi friends, I’ve done several Caminos but stressing over this one, my first solo. I arrive in Biarritz and find myself with a couple of days before leaving SJPDP. Anyone have any suggestions for a pleasant place to dejetlag before heading to St Jean? My early days are already booked so can’t...
  6. Purple Backpack

    Bugs / Insects on Route Frances

    I was thinking of walking the Highland Way in September…should it be a no go?
  7. Purple Backpack

    No room at the inn (Najera)

    Thanks, this sounds great! I stayed at a few convents and loved them, kind of like a really quiet sorority house with really kind, wonderful women! Thanks for the suggestion!
  8. Purple Backpack

    No room at the inn (Najera)

    Good point, forgot about the time change.
  9. Purple Backpack

    No room at the inn (Najera)

    Sent them an email but haven’t heard back. Any preference between this and Lorenzo?
  10. Purple Backpack

    No room at the inn (Najera)

    So embarrassed, yes I was using BDotCom, no I don’t mind dorms but it is lovely to do both dorms and privates to catch up on sleep. And yes, San Lorenzo had a couple of rooms left so thanks so much!! What other places bottleneck? I know the last 5 days but I may go off the rails in Ponferrada...
  11. Purple Backpack

    No room at the inn (Najera)

    I’m heading to the Frances shortly and was going to be a bit spontaneous with rooms. I booked the first week just to make sure and was surprised at how tight reservations were. As I started making rough plans, I got to the Logrono to Santo Domingo stage and am having a problem finding things...
  12. Purple Backpack

    Take my vitamins?

    Thanks! Using turmeric and mag, may add the other two!
  13. Purple Backpack

    Take my vitamins?

    I take my Multis, magnesium (great for muscle cramps, constipation, insomnia), D3. I leave everything else at home.
  14. Purple Backpack

    Take my vitamins?

    Curious…starting to get osteo in my hands. What regime works for you?
  15. Purple Backpack

    Topo Wearers!

    I recently attended the American Pilgrims on the Camino Gathering and a new friend raved about Topos. I’m pretty happy with either Speedgoats or Nikes but also get my fair/ expected share of blisters. So with the recent REI member coupon plus some points, I ordered the MT-5 Topos. I have a...
  16. Purple Backpack

    How do you wear a hat with a backpack?

    My daughter makes fun of me because I like my pack to ride low on my hips, instead of my waist. So the top of the pack isn’t anywhere near my hat!
  17. Purple Backpack

    Ultra lightweight backpack--worth it?

    I’ve used Osprey for years and have fine tuned packing for the Tempest 30. But I tried a Gossamer Gear on a summer GR65 trip and it worked pretty well. 18 ounces or so and I replaced the standard back pad with a mesh one to add some back ventilation. You have to have your gear dialed in pretty...
  18. Purple Backpack

    Ok entering the shoe debate with trepidation ...

    I’m a Speedgoat fan and just bought my fourth pair for an upcoming trip. I’m wondering if you’re getting ankle hotspots because they are too loose. I like to use the heel lock lacing to keep my heel back. For socks, I just use Darn Tough low socks without cushion. I find I get more blisters with...
  19. Purple Backpack

    Dress Code (esp. Shoes) in Michelin restaurant in San Sebastian

    Well, that’s lovely news for my fall C2C! I’ll be the one in the black dress and Tevas.
  20. Purple Backpack

    What pushed or invited or drew you to set off for 'The Camino'?

    Our family was on a “finding your roots” trip in Norway in 2011, ending at the St Olav festival in Trondheim because we thought the kids would enjoy it. Sitting at midnight mass in the cathedral, I noticed people coming in with hiking staffs and dressed in hiking clothes, pretty odd for a church...

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