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Eve, the fact of the matter is that everyone is a little nervous on their first Camino! Every single question that you have posed has been on the mind of every first time walker ( I think that about includes everyone ). I really think the biggest one on everyone s mind is "Can I do it?" or some...
I think there was another thread on this.
I use only "Wright" socks.... They are a double layer and come in different thicknesses. Both my walks have b en in warmer weather so have used light weight mostly...... Never a blister ( fingers crossed )
Chacacharm is my type of Peregrino. It is "your" Camino.......walk it (whatever it is ) any way you like....sticks/no sticks, teeth/no teeth, pants/ no pants, alone/ 20 friends....just do it !
Btw, I walked it with Lekis last year....found that I liked "Pacer Poles" even better, will use them...
I have a pair of minimalist nike "trainer". A pair of"superlite" sandals and a pair of Crocs.....all weighed "exactly" the same?....there are trade offs, of course. I did find that I could only wear my orthotics (collapsed arch) in the Crocs.....then I tried a pair of New Balance (can't remember...
I am taking my IPad Mini. Skype and FaceTime does a complete job of reaching (and being reached by) the ones that really matter.....wife, kids and their families and brother!
All have Apple "something".
Everyone one else can probably make it until my return.
Can take pics as required, as well...
Downloaded Viber as we'll......free and adds one more option.
It does feel as if Skype should handle my load nicely, though!
Appreciate your thoughts folks...
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Walkdontrun
I have to admit that I am still confused. I have an unlocked IPad Mini (wi-fi and 3G) that I plan to take on the Camino. I have "Skype" installed on the device. Everyone that I would like to speak to have Apple devices and all have "Skype" installed as well. They all have access to IPads as...
As I am finding out about most items used on the Camino, it all comes down to individual preference AND requirements. However, I just purchased a pair of Salomon "gore-text lined" low boots, installed my orthotics ( from running days) instead of supplied insoles and have walked two 20K+ days in...
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