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  1. Kerry R May

    want solitude

    Hi, I walked the 800kms in September. I agree and believe Woody66's statement. says it best. You will meet people when you want to & find solitude when you need it. Just remember this is your journey, no rules.
  2. Kerry R May

    want solitude

  3. Kerry R May

    Heat waves...walking in August.

    we arrived in SJPDP last week of August & commenced walking, it was hot.
  4. Kerry R May

    GPS apps — Find Penguins

    I used Polar Steps and was fabulous. No problems the whole journey. Interestingly, I was unable to get Find Penguins to work and still can't.
  5. Kerry R May

    SIM Card doubt - Arriving from Paris

    2018 was my 1st walk. We got orange sum SJP an did not wk in Spain, so brought a new on 2924orange sim In Pamplona and was fabulous.able to get credits along way. However used WiFi everywhere. Only used sim to rarely bk, mostly to speak to my friend when we weren't together. However things may...
  6. Kerry R May

    Holafly - phone data service

    I agree with the moderators. we purchased Orange sim cards, to contact each other when we were walking apart, and on odd occasions when booking ahead, we used the sim to book ahead. All other times we used Wi-Fi on arriving to our destinations.
  7. Kerry R May

    Female Wide, Big feet : Size 11 (US) mens. Still searching for the perfect walking shoes.

    Hello Salty, I come from Australia have completed the French Camino & heading back 2024. I love walking and have been a walker for many years. I have a wide foot and generally size 10 Women's shoes. However, for all my walking/trekking I wear size 11 Men's KEEN shoes. They may feel loose...
  8. Kerry R May

    Womens wide feet trekking shoes

    I'm late in answering you, however, I felt it was worth letting you know I have wide feet & since wearing Keen's shoes, sandles & boots I have never had any foot trouble. They are a wide fit and very comfortable. I have now been wearing Keen's for over 6 years with great success. cheers
  9. Kerry R May

    Best Unique and Comfortable Albergues on the Camino Francés with Communal Experiences

  10. Kerry R May

    I am new, excited, and equally nervous.

    Best wishes and God bless you. The journey will give you many things. Pure joy, maybe some tears, incredible scenery, people and places. Each step you take, each day you stop to rest brings new beginnings and revelations. Breathe it all in and the smile will never leave you.
  11. Kerry R May

    End October 2021 - CF

    God bless you and your husband. May you experience incredible joy, freedom and healing.
  12. Kerry R May

    Compeed vs hikers wool or both?

    Hi Katherine, I was very fortunate I had no problems with my feet at all. I visited a podiatrist to check my feet & took along my hiking shoes. They were excellent. Informed me not to have a pedicure within month of leaving therefore allowing my feet to be hardened. My Keen shoes were a perfect...
  13. Kerry R May

    Planning to walk from Astorga solo, advice please!

    Hi Katherine 2, Welcome to the forum and welcome to a journey that will bless you abundantly. Like many one of my favorite stops was Astorga, truly so much to see, the square has fabulous eating places with a great atmosphere. I think most importantly have very good footwear & socks. As a...
  14. Kerry R May

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Ivar's Covid bulletin

    Wow, wow I have loved reading your journey. what a fabulous story & picture book. Wondering is this something I can do?
  15. Kerry R May

    Dangerous dog before Triacastela

    So sorry to hear of this Jo, it certainly would have been frightening.
  16. Kerry R May

    Credential — dual pilgrimage

    thanks for information
  17. Kerry R May

    Camino de Frances - Oct 2021

    Wow, wonderful news. All the best and have a fabulous time. Buen Camino
  18. Kerry R May

    What to do and not to do in a Refugio/Albergue

    Hi David, I think you have written this so well. My motto, Be kind & kindness back in bucket loads.
  19. Kerry R May

    How to take trekking poles to Spain despite airline regulations...

    Hi guys, we had no trouble with our poles flying out of South Australia, as we packed our poles in our backpacks in our cases, therefore had no trouble. I believe no poles are permitted onboard due to safety regulations. Admittedly, we were doing further holidaying in France so we see sent our...
  20. Kerry R May

    A slight change in the air?

    Yes Anna you sure do. And I'm missing you.

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