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  1. Pandy51

    Help! Pack too heavy! — CF Sept & Oct — Senior Woman

    Great advice and I am listening as I will be walking Leon to Santiago the end of Sept, for the 2nd time, at age 72. the only think I would add is to ditch the tank top unless you want to sleep in it. It's not comfortable carrying a pack on your skin, ie, no sleeves on a tank top. I always bring...
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    Emergency satellite locator devices

    Thanks Bradypus! Of course, agree on the quantity of help available, just not sure of the quality, LOL! Many use wifi calling as well, so help, especially on the Mesata, might be a long time coming!
  3. Pandy51

    Emergency satellite locator devices

    Do any pilgrims ever use an emergency locator device, such as the Garmin Messenger. It uses international satellites (Irridium), and the subscription service contracts initiate a local response. Just curious!
  4. Pandy51

    Am I packing too much?

    Hi Michelle, what an exciting life you have!! Here are my thoughts. Do you need 2 options for leggings, since you have the zip offs? I had to ditch my rechargable headlamp after 2 days as the electric supply wasn't enough to keep it charged for more than an hour. Also, if it rains your feet will...
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    Efficiency from Madrid to Leon

    Thank you all, I have my answers!!
  6. Pandy51

    Efficiency from Madrid to Leon

    I will be travelling solo from Madrid to Leon the end of September, and meeting my husband who is walking from SJPP, to finish together. Is it simpler to take transport (bus) straight from the airport on the day of my arrival, or should I stay overnight in Madrid and take a train the next day...
  7. Pandy51

    Warning: Jacotrans

    AGREE! You never know until the day of, if your destination will be your destination, book the day of and appreciate the local service!
  8. Pandy51

    FREE copy of 'Ego Trip' - a book about the Camino Francés

    The book looks fantastic, however, after I looked into Amazon US and Amazon UK, neither of them showed a free download or paperback copy. Is there something else to enter? I did the Frances last fall with my BFF and will do the Portuguese this fall:cool: with my hub, he wants to see what he missed!
  9. Pandy51

    Bus out of Leon to avoid city walking

    Buenos Dias Pilgrims, my BFF and I are starting our first pilgrimage in Chicago tomorrow. Of course, the first 3 legs will be by plane, train and bus and the final leg will be on our legs After spending her 66th BD in Madrid, taking the train to Leon and spending the night, we will be taking a...
  10. Pandy51

    Getting Old.

    I have to admit, in planning my first Camino at age 67 with my BFF who will turn 66 on the Camino, that I feel only gratitude that my aging body will carry me along with all of it's earned jiggling cellulite and hardening corneas! HOORAY for aging bodies that allow us this life!!!!
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