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  1. Kathryn1966

    State of Emergency. Again.

    Take care I live in Melbourne Australia and we have just come out of lockdown and while it is hard it is the right thing to do to stop the spread
  2. Kathryn1966

    Free socks

    Icebreaker have a lifetime guarantee so no matter how bad your socks look they will give you a new pair
  3. Kathryn1966

    Time for a Backpacking Trip

    At least you won’t get lost with a bright cherry red backpack
  4. Kathryn1966

    The Perfect Backpack

    I think what he wearing is just what the Camino needs
  5. Kathryn1966

    The Lush shampoo bar review thread

    I love the combination of shampoo and conditioner and the lush powered deodorant both lasted the 43 days I walked the Camino
  6. Kathryn1966

    I want to go back!

    I walked my first Camino in May 2017 and once finished I said never again well. I am heading to England in September to catch up friends I met on the Camino, but will be making a slight detour to walk part of the Camino. When I have to travel from Australia I have to make the most of my time...
  7. Kathryn1966

    Equipment for Chubby Girls (perhaps an ongoing guide)

    Having walked the Camino for the first time last year at first it was interesting what people were wearing taking notes for future Camino and also wishing I was a bit smaller. I put that aside to focus on why I was there in the first place to walk the Camino not for a fashion show as long as I...
  8. Kathryn1966

    If you had only one word ...

    Friendships
  9. Kathryn1966

    Tipping point

    I remember my first day walking the Camino last May crawling into a ball laying on the park bench outside the Munciple albergue in Zugbri thinking I just want to go home and what was I thinking when a lovely Irishman got me some water and a lady called carol was waiting for her backpack I did...
  10. Kathryn1966

    Recommendations for albergue in Santiago?

    Roots and boots and last stamp are great but it is best to pre book especially if you want to stay at the last stamp and next door has great churros
  11. Kathryn1966

    The Meseta; Burgos to Leon

    I had second thoughts of walking the meseta last year as I heard many people catch the bus I am so glad I walked the meseta as it was an amazing experience of peace and the most amazing sun rises
  12. Kathryn1966

    Holy Hell! Shin splints?

    I got shin splints and was told to get a bandage soak in vinegar and wrap around you ankle and put your feet up along the wall and just rest and somehow it worked
  13. Kathryn1966

    I would like to rent and operate an Albergue on the Camino Frances

    I stayed at el baso last year great place and casa Suzi is another great albergue a little bit of Australia in Spain good luck the Camino definitely gets you thinking about giving back and Suzi can also give you some great advice good luck and maybe one day I will volunteer at your albergue
  14. Kathryn1966

    Suddenly solo on the VdlP

    I started on my own but ended up walking the Camino Frances with some amazing women and while you think you are alone you are not and you will make friends for life. Below is a link about walking from servile http://santiago-compostela.net/via-de-la-plata/
  15. Kathryn1966

    Why walk the same Camino again?

    I walked my first Camino in 2017and that will always be special and I said I would never do it again but things change and now I know I will be walking it again and I know when the time is right. The Camino is an experience and I do agree I like the me when I am on the Camino
  16. Kathryn1966

    What to do when you can't walk?

    Zazzel has a web site in Australia and many jig saw puzzles of the Camino
  17. Kathryn1966

    Merino socks?

    I wore icebreaker merino socks as an outer they were great lightweight and dried quickly. By the end they started to fall apart. So i brought them back home washed and took them back to icebreaker who replaced them with a new pair as they have a lifetime guarantee ready for my next Camino
  18. Kathryn1966

    Astorga to Cruz de Ferro

    I would suggest walking to Rabanal and staying two days at the monastery it is an amazing experience they cook for you and it is nice and quite place to stay check out John Brieleys guidebook for details I sent them an email to ask if I could stay they are a great bunch of priests
  19. Kathryn1966

    Toe nails

    I lost four toe nails and finally after 7 months after walking the Camino my toes are better but what I have leant wear a larger size shoe as your feet do swell, keen sandals are great, ice breaker socks, wearing two pairs, in soles and before you set off in the morning rub your feet with...
  20. Kathryn1966

    Emergency pack moving services?

    There are some days you just want to walk without your back pack as you might need some time apart the transport service is great and all you need is a day pack with some basics items and once you get to your albergue you are so pleased to be reunited with your old friend all it takes is some...

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