• For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here.
    (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation)

Search 69,459 Camino Questions

Advanced search…

Search results for query: *

  1. Issy T

    Here's everything for our June Camino

    Your daughter sure does have a great name. I am an Isobel. I am arriving in Roncesvalles on Wed night and leaving on Thursday morning. I am taking the first few days slowly till I get my fitness up and recover from the long flights from Australia. I hope we get to meet up. Safe travels
  2. Issy T

    Here's everything for our June Camino

    When are you leaving and where are you walking from. I leave on Monday and begin walking on Thursday. My pack is about 7 kg for 6 weeks so quite happy with that.
  3. Issy T

    So annoyed at myself!

    They were really quick. They used a courier company and I had a tracking number. It left Spain on the Thursday was in London on the Friday and in Australia on the Monday. If you can get it in Spain it will save on postage. As I was not going to SJPDP I thought I would get it sent but I also had...
  4. Issy T

    So annoyed at myself!

    Thank Thanks. Kris I emailed them and I am booked in for the 30th. It sounds lovely and I really want to experience it. They were so helpful
  5. Issy T

    So annoyed at myself!

    S Sounds a good idea. I am walking 6.5 on the first day to Espinal and the 6 the second day the Corozon Puro as i would like to experience their hospitality. After that whatever goes just enjoy the journey.
  6. Issy T

    So annoyed at myself!

    I got it on line. Barrabas was the shop in Spain that I ordered it from and they sent it over. I think all up it was about $80 Australian including postage. I ordered it on a Thursday and had it by Tuesday. Amazing service. Only problem was I could only order a small one for some reason. I am...
  7. Issy T

    So annoyed at myself!

    Hi Kris. I am leaving in 9 days and stressing over my pack. It is weighing in at 7 kg which is a little over what I was planning but don't know what else to cut out. I ordered the Altus poncho and love it. Means I don't need to carry any other wet weather gear. Looking forward to meeting up...
  8. Issy T

    Valuables

    Is it safe to wear a bum bag with your valuables or should you wear something under your clothing. What do other pilgrims do to keep them safe. I leave in 9 days and was going to go with the bum bag but am overthinking it and not sure what is best. If you wear a bag under your closing does it...
  9. Issy T

    Struggling with Boots

    She is loving it Mark. I think 2nd year was a little stressful but this year she is doing more practical and loving it. She had done a podiatry assistant course a few years ago and had worked for a podiatrist in Melbourne. It is so nice to have my own podiatrist to do my feet and nails before I...
  10. Issy T

    Struggling with Boots

    Agreed Kanga. I was recommended these very sturdy and rigid shoes. They are so rigid I get the feeling if I fell over my shoes would not move. They feel like wearing ski boots. Every time I walk in them my feet are so sore. Know I could not walk the Camino in them. Loving this forum to get other...
  11. Issy T

    Struggling with Boots

    She is in 3rd year at Latrobe.
  12. Issy T

    Struggling with Boots

    So true Mark. My daughter is training to be a podiatrist and she came with me to look at the new shoes. My problem is technically not knee pain but a pain below the knee on the outside, where the tendons etc meet. I am sure that biomechanics have a lot to do with my walking.
  13. Issy T

    Struggling with Boots

    That's how I feel Lisa. I have spent so much money on shoes and they are not right. It s a pain that you don't really get the feel of them till you walk out with them and then you can't take me back. Hopefully I might be able to sell the ones I won't be using.
  14. Issy T

    Struggling with Boots

    I have a pair of Teva sand lies for the nights. They are great.
  15. Issy T

    Struggling with Boots

    Thanks David force advice. Unfortunately I leave in 16 days so need to get this organised ASAP. Don't have a lot of time to visit other shops. I am thinking I will go for the lighter ones as I am really struggling wi the heavy pair I have. It feels like someone has tied weights to my feet when I...
  16. Issy T

    Struggling with Boots

    Yes. I tried them in the shop today. The lighter ones feel so much better and they do still have a good solid sole although a little more flexibility than the ones I have at the moment. They are just heavy and rigid.
  17. Issy T

    Struggling with Boots

    I I have the comet 3D but they weigh 1100gms. The ones I am looking at are X ultra mid GTX.
  18. Issy T

    Struggling with Boots

    I am having some problems with getting footwear that suits my feet. The boots I had for the last 6 months have been giving me knee pain. I was advised to get Salamon boots which I did a few weeks ago. They are very supportive but they are so heavy. Each boot weighs 550gms which feels like I am...
  19. Issy T

    Has anyone walked with compression stockings

    Thanks for the feedback. I think I am going to add some skins to my packing list.
  20. Issy T

    Has anyone walked with compression stockings

    I am 58 and starting the walk in Roncesvalles on the 29th May. I have been having a problem with pain just under the knee which happens about 1-2 hours into my walks. My physio suggested wearing compression tights, such as skins. Just wondering if anyone else has used these and how they went.

❓How to ask a question

How to post a new question on the Camino Forum.

Latest posts

This site is run by Ivar at

in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon
Official Camino Passport (Credential) | 2024 Camino Guides
Back
Top