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  1. NJohn

    May-June Camino Frances - Rain Gear & Eating ware

    You’ve received many fantastic replies. I’ll add a couple more. 😉. Loved having a spork. We picked up a few food items for picnics in grocery stores - cheese, nuts, fruit and these great salads in containers that were shelf stable. I had a food storage container but got rid of it because the...
  2. NJohn

    The Idea of Camino

    I loved your answer to this comment. And this at the end jumped out at me. My first Camino in 2022 was one of 4 years of planning after a delayed start in 2020. In that time, I did so much research, watched so many videos - I did have high hopes. And…my Camino was magical. Now I did have bad...
  3. NJohn

    First-time Camino walkers seeking taxi advice for SJPDP to Orisson

    Thanks so much everyone for answering this question. This was truly a case of “asking for a friend”.😂 My next Camino in October will start in Astorga since I don’t have the amount of time needed for the full CF. Buen Camino
  4. NJohn

    First-time Camino walkers seeking taxi advice for SJPDP to Orisson

    I’m curious if one can get a taxi from Orisson or Virgin of Orisson and go to Roncesvalles? Or do they only return to SJPdP?
  5. NJohn

    Unexpectedly feminist pilgrimage

    Great article- thanks so much for sharing
  6. NJohn

    Experience with Plantar Fasciitis

    Lots of good advice here. I’ll add what someone alluded to earlier - indoor walking shoes. Get some recovery footwear like Oofos to wear around the house, etc.
  7. NJohn

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

    Don’t ditch the headlamp! At that time of year, the sun doesn’t come up until close to 9 am. We would’ve been lost, literally, without ours.
  8. NJohn

    The Way Re-Release May 16

    It was so wonderful to see it in theaters last night and to watch the interview afterward. According to Emilio, the backpack was indeed legitimately packed. 💗👍🏻. I’m always bothered by Orisson being out of place 😂
  9. NJohn

    Knee pain...help!

    I’m so glad to hear this news! Yay! As far as bag transfer, I’m sure someone else will chime in with a more thorough answer, but I believe most albergues and hotels will have labels available from the company you plan to use. Buen Camino! Have a magical adventure 😊👣
  10. NJohn

    Knee pain...help!

    I agree with @lt56ny above - make an appointment with an orthopedic doctor. I have had knee issues over the years. I have been x-rayed and told by my orthopedist that I will be a candidate for partial knee replacement in the future. However, since I’m not currently symptomatic (meaning I’m not...
  11. NJohn

    The Way Re-Release May 16

  12. NJohn

    Favorite Walking/hiking leggings

    For those of you who walk wearing leggings, do you have a favorite brand?
  13. NJohn

    Pilgrim Office in Irun?

    Thank you!
  14. NJohn

    Pilgrim Office in Irun?

    My husband and I are wondering if there is a pilgrim office in Irun?
  15. NJohn

    Short gaiters with trail runners on CF

    The Dirty Girl Gaiters are not waterproof- they are only for keeping debris out of your shoes. They are a nice soft material that are easily washable and dry quickly. I appreciate that I don’t get a rash on my ankles and calves when I wear them. That is something that did happen every time I...
  16. NJohn

    Short gaiters with trail runners on CF

    Both my husband and I absolutely loved wearing the gaiters we got from the Dirty Girl brand on our CF this past September. With the trail being dry and dusty, they saved us from rocks and dirt in our shoes. A lot of people commented on them, wishing they had them. And as I tell everyone, you...
  17. NJohn

    Days from Leon to Santiago

    A good itinerary. I would maybe add a stop between Rabanal and Ponferrada to break up that downhill section. And then stay in Herrerias right before O Cebreiro to shorten that climbing day.
  18. NJohn

    Navigation App for the Primitivo

    Looking for recommendations on a navigation app for the Camino Primitivo. We liked the Far Out app we used on the Frances and have it for the Norte. Unfortunately, we can’t use it on the Primitivo. TIA
  19. NJohn

    Not what I expected!

    Like you, I had researched the CF thoroughly for 4 years before our Camino last fall. I was especially anxious about the first day from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. While it was hard, it wasn’t as hard as I expected. The excitement of starting and being with people - the pure adrenaline- got me...
  20. NJohn

    How to use the Camino Forum App

    This is great - thanks Ivar for all your work on this. 😊

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