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  1. Chuck Cunningham

    Le Puy to Santiago via Alternative Route(s)

    I am taking the Le Puy route and would like to know where to connect to an alternate route to get to Santiago. I apologize in advance for my ignorance but I'm a real green horn newbie. I'm mainly trying to avoid the crowds/masses on the CF. Maybe the Del Norte route (?) I've looked at some maps...
  2. Chuck Cunningham

    Visa Overstay

    This has probably been covered but I would like anyone's recent opinion as things change and also because I'm hoping for an 11th hour reprieve. I recently read about a gentleman that hiked from Geneva to Santiago. This sounds like a great adventure however it would surely take me over the ninety...
  3. Chuck Cunningham

    Weight Loss / Health Benefits

    One of my ulterior motives for doing the Le Puy is weight loss and any other health benefits that go along with extended hiking. I'm diabetic and need to get the weight down and hope my hike will help jump start things. Motivate me. Would like to hear from others that have had positive health...
  4. Chuck Cunningham

    Calling All Tent Trampers & Wannabes

    One of the hardest decisions I had to make was whether or not to bring my tent. Looking back now, I have no idea why I agonized so much over it. I have been going over the Cicerone Guide to Le Puy and they make tenting look like an excellent option on that particular trail. They make a lot of...
  5. Chuck Cunningham

    Camping On The Le Puy And Airport Security

    Two part question boys and girls. Have any of you done much camping along the Le Puy route? I have been reading the guide book and the campsites look plentiful... many along a river ! I am stoked about this idea! Would love to hear your stories. But tonite when I was laying out my gear I...
  6. Chuck Cunningham

    Addictive or what?

    I have never had a problem becoming addictive to anything on the computer. I'm not a gamer. I do not stay on FB for hours at a time, I don't message for hours, etc ... buttttttt this site is claiming me. I'm finding myself sitting at the puter for hours... reading, asking, learning. It's...
  7. Chuck Cunningham

    Any Recent ATM/Money Issues

    Has anyone heard of any RECENT problems on any of the caminos with money issues like ATM useage, etc. Just double checking to relieve my paranoid mind before heading out on the Le Puy. Thanks for ALL your help and patience with us newbies.
  8. Chuck Cunningham

    Visa stuff..

    Correct me if I am wrong and I'm sure you will but from what i gather a 90 day visa will let you stay in Schengen (sp?) countries for 90 days in a 180 day period...so then if you wanted to hang in Europe can you go to say England, or Ireland for another 90 days?
  9. Chuck Cunningham

    Pants Falling Down?

    I'm a rotund guy, about 5'8" and 240 lbs. Had a huge problem with my hiking pants/shorts constantly falling down while I hike. Belts just don't do it for me so I came up with this cheap solution. Maybe there are others but i havent seen any. Just not trying to steal anyone's glory. LOL To make...
  10. Chuck Cunningham

    Google Translate info needed

    I have read on this site where some travelers mentioned that they downloaded the files for France, Spain so they can translate off line. When I check out the program on google play it looks as though it gives you 103 languages...so is that for on line? does it give you the option somewhere to...
  11. Chuck Cunningham

    Sandals ???

    I was surprised to see that sandals seem to be a viable option for hiking footwear. Can y'all please share your experience with them. Like or not. Type, worn, etc. Thanks
  12. Chuck Cunningham

    Translation software on cell phone

    I was wondering if any of you all have used a translation program on your cell phone like Google Translate or any ot the others available. If so could you please share your experiences. Thanks in advance.
  13. Chuck Cunningham

    Phone set up for Le Puy route

    I will be doing the Le Puy route and will be needing to get my phone set up for French and Spanish. All input appreciated. Will one sim card do both? Where to purchase? Providers? And about anything else you can think of. Thanks in advance.
  14. Chuck Cunningham

    Train from CDG Paris to Le PUY

    anyone interested in getting from CDG Paris to Le Puy I found a train on the website trainline.eu below are the details. Seemed like a pretty good deal to me and fairly easy. As you can see it cost 91 euros which i thought to be very fair. Leaves CDG aroung 830 sm and arrives at Le Puy around...
  15. Chuck Cunningham

    General Questions re: Vezelay, Le Puy, Arles

    Questions about: Vezelay, LePuy, Arles. Of these three which is the most popular? Did you hike any of them? How much did you enjoy your hike? I am interested in hiking one of these and would like one with stages being not too long. I also wouldn't mind seeing and meeting a few pilgrims. I...
  16. Chuck Cunningham

    Gaiters, poncho,old school style..

    I have seen posts on wet feet resulting in discomfort and blisters. Back in the day most all AT hikers wore gaiters, the old school type that start just below the knee. These weigh in at about 6 oz. I wear Timberland Chocuras hiking boots (truly a water proof boot and extremely comfortable)...

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