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  1. KrisMort

    Walking the Via de la Plata in May 2019

    Hi Daniel, I’m planning to do the VDLP in September & look forward to reading your posts, Chris
  2. KrisMort

    Weight, and how its discussion is terrifying me.

    Hi, Stop worrying. I just finished the Frances carrying 8.5/9kg and am 65kg myself and 68 years old. I trained for a few months ( 1 or 2 days a week) before going but am not a 'fit young thing'. I completed the walk in 32 days, no blisters and no broken back either! Your pack should be lighter...
  3. KrisMort

    A timely warning

    Great post, thank you. I'm starting on 12th March and whilst hopefully some of the snow may be gone, your warnings and advice are much appreciated.
  4. KrisMort

    Weather in March

    Hi Bazzaboy, I will be one day in front of you...starting out fro SJPdP on the 12th March... probably see you at some point, Regards, Chris
  5. KrisMort

    Going forward!

    Yes I have walked with full back pack. Many thanks for the other comments...particularly the danger of over-training. :)
  6. KrisMort

    Going forward!

    Thanks for asking the question. As a 68 year od planning my first Camino in just 7 weeks, it was comforting to read the responses! Yes it is daunting, but I'm hoping the old adage of eating an elephant one bite at a time still holds good. I's be interested to know how much pre-training...
  7. KrisMort

    Reserve a room inOrisson

    I emailed a similar request for March 2019 two months ago, waited a couple of days and got confirmation. It comes!
  8. KrisMort

    Holiday Dates, Camino Frances, 2019

    Not quite...I'm arriving on 11th March...may see you there...
  9. KrisMort

    Good news for older peregrinos

    Many thanks for sharing that. Nothing new really in the research but it confirms what others have been saying for a while. Since starting my training for my first camino I have noticed significant differences in my health.. and I have been a member of various health clubs for years. It is the...
  10. KrisMort

    The waterbottle mystery

    I've seen the same thing done in England too. Supposedly dogs and cats see their reflection in the water and are put off. Butchers use water in plastic bags suspended above their counters to keep flies away in the summer...yes honestly and it works, they see their reflection and leave due to the...
  11. KrisMort

    Leftover gear in Santiago? Bring it to us please!

    What a great idea...may see you at the end of April...
  12. KrisMort

    Class of 2019

    Hi All, Planning my first Camino on the CF. Just booked my flight & first night accom for 11th March 2019 so I guess it’s happening. Many thanks to all whoever posted on here, making it easier for a newbie like me, Chris

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