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  1. Nicola Foster

    Long Post - My Packing Considerations

    I had to give up coffee on the Camino, when you don’t know when you’ll next find a bathroom it became a luxury I had to do without! Probably TMI!
  2. Nicola Foster

    What's the one thing in your pack, that you absolutely CANNOT do without...and why?

    I carried a small garnet for strength and it made the whole journey.
  3. Nicola Foster

    What's the one thing in your pack, that you absolutely CANNOT do without...and why?

    I carried a garnet, I loved that it made the whole 800k in my pocket.
  4. Nicola Foster

    Knee pain - post Camino

    Here are some of things I did: - first and foremost I rested very often (every 2k when it was bad) and elevated the foot and when possible removed my boot and massaged the foot - massaged the foot and calf in the morning / evening - used a tennis ball to massage the foot and the calf - and...
  5. Nicola Foster

    Knee pain - post Camino

    Thank you everyone who commented. I will do some swimming and gentler walking as a first step.
  6. Nicola Foster

    Knee pain - post Camino

    Hello, I'm recently home from my first Camino the Frances SJPP to Santiago. I was thrilled to complete the walk in 40 days (including rest days), with no injuries and feeling in really good shape. (I had blisters, bed bugs and metatarsalgia but managed to handle all of those - as one does on...
  7. Nicola Foster

    Still very busy?

    I've just completed this section and spoken to many pilgrims who didn't book anything and who slept in very quiet albergue dorms. I can't say for private rooms. In particular new albergues I hear are very quiet. I particularly enjoyed Casa de reigo in ? and o santo in Arzua.
  8. Nicola Foster

    LIVE from the Camino Trash

    Yes I saw one yesterday
  9. Nicola Foster

    Statistics September 2017

    Could you post a link to where to read the statistics? Thank you
  10. Nicola Foster

    Water bottle or Hydration Pack?

    I am a fan of a bottle. I like to the feeling of gulping when I'm thirsty. I carry one 500ml on a carabiner on my belt and a spare 500ml in my pack. I really enjoy filling up at the Fuentes : fountains in the villlages and having fresh cold water. It's been working perfectly - except once when i...
  11. Nicola Foster

    LIVE from the Camino Meseta Sept 2017

    Hi nomadbloomer, we met briefly in Najera. I totally love your post, we have been blessed with cool, sunny days haven't we. I'm also in Leon hope to see you in the coming days nx
  12. Nicola Foster

    Wither the Weather?

    I'm in Burgos right now. Last night it was Cold! Tomorrow the Forecast low is 36f / 2c I needed my coat to walk around in the evening and warm clothes. I will buy a lightweight scarf and gloves here I think. Two days ago I was sweltering and reapplying the factor 50 sunscreen. You will need to...
  13. Nicola Foster

    Last minute thoughts on clothes

    Yes. My merino leggings have been invaluable, in the cold evenings with a lightweight dress they make a perfect outfit for going out, easy to wear in the albergue for cool evenings. I'm so glad I packed mine having nearly left them out.
  14. Nicola Foster

    For first-time pilgrims leaving soon...

    Thank you, I'm a first timer starting this week (I fly to Biarritz on Tuesday 29 and start walking Thursday 31 ) and I'm full of jitters. Is my back too heavy? Shall I switch the crocs for flip flops? Is my hat wide brimmed enough? Will I be fit enough? Will I succumb to the blisters? And I'm...
  15. Nicola Foster

    Sept.-Oct. 2017 pilgrims: check in!

    Hi Nicola (45) from the Uk. Starting in SJPP on Aug 31. Booked in Orrison Aug 31. First time. Eeek!

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