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  1. J

    When did you buy?

    Not too late at all, and I am very grateful for your offer. I will happily accept any kit you feel you can part with temporarily- of course I will return it when I get back. You're in Kingston? Any chance I can buy you a coffee and hear about your Camino?Looking forward to meeting you!!!!!And...
  2. J

    Surgical Scrubs

    Pete, where did you get your scrubs?
  3. J

    Looking put-together in cities - am I kidding myself?

    My hat's off to Fay Fuller and her 'immodest' climbing suit!
  4. J

    What sarong/pareo fabric is best?

    Id go with the silk. For one thing, its better as a windbreaker, and although we think of silk as being so delicate its really quite a resistant fabric.Drys fast...plus it feels so nice against the skin.
  5. J

    When did you buy?

    That's very helpful.Thank you!
  6. J

    When did you buy?

    Thanks for the link. I've been meaning to check them out as I've heard so many good things about them. Hopefully I'll have a little money soon and can pick up another piece of gear or two. I do have a Tilley hat and a great anorak for rain and wind....so I'm making a little progress. Too...
  7. J

    When did you buy?

    Kingston is the closest city, and I'm pretty sure I can find a lot of what I need there. Apart from shoes and pack, there is quite a bit I can get online.The one place in Westport that carries quality gear only has mens clothing-but that's still quite remarkable considering its a village of...
  8. J

    When did you buy?

    As a nun who wears formal habit every day, I have nothing appropriate for a Camino. So, I have no choice but to buy things early-and I don't have secular friends who are into long distance hiking to borrow from;except my doctor who has a headlamp from his cycling days.
  9. J

    When did you buy?

    Once I knew I was going, I just started to pick odd pieces up as I found them if they were a good price. I just don't have the kind of budget where I can go out and buy all the equipment at once.So Id say I started buying a good 18 months before the earliest I hope to go, September 2014.
  10. J

    what AM I doing?

    Perhaps there is a seamstress or dressmaker in your area who could do the sewing for you. Some are surprisingly inexpensive
  11. J

    Anyone need footwear/foot advice?

    Thanks for your advice, Doug. I read your previous recommendations regarding shoes. Having pointed out the weaknesses of certain types, what kind of shoes would you recommend for the Camino?
  12. J

    Anyone need footwear/foot advice?

    Has anyone tried the Injinji toe socks? They come in different weights and are made for long distance runners.Apparently the individual toes prevent blisters completely. I remember years ago you could buy multi coloured knee high toe socks, which were made mostly for a joke. They were thick and...
  13. J

    Anyone need footwear/foot advice?

    Fatima, try hard not to let your fears and anxiety be the voice that tells you what to do. God has called you to walk this Camino, now-and I am sure of that. You have answered "yes!!" to His Invitation, so He will be walking beside you, guiding and protecting you all the way, and revealing His...
  14. J

    Looking put-together in cities - am I kidding myself?

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful story! And I can bet in my nun's habit I'm not going to be setting any trends either. The best thing about any kind of uniform is never having to wonder what I'm going to wear.But I still think Annie's hiking skirt is a great looking compromise for those who...
  15. J

    Looking put-together in cities - am I kidding myself?

    Maybe if we all got a hiking skirt like Annie's we could start a peregrina fashion trend! I followed the skirt link, and I'm getting one for sure. They look comfortable, versatile, wash/dry and with the matching jacket that can be used for warmth or converted to a shrug, make a nice looking...
  16. J

    Looking put-together in cities - am I kidding myself?

    Polar Bear,do these roses bloom all season?
  17. J

    Anyone need footwear/foot advice?

    Mary, thanks for the shoe suggestion. I'll look for a retailer here or when I'm in NYC.Shouldn't have any trouble ordering from the States. The only product comparable to Compeed on this side of the ocean that I know of is molefelt, or molefoam. The adhesive isn't very good for feet,but...
  18. J

    Anyone need footwear/foot advice?

    Mary, what kind of trail shoes do you wear?
  19. J

    Anyone need footwear/foot advice?

    Thank you so much for your patience and terrific information. Now I feel prepared to make an intelligent choice!
  20. J

    Anyone need footwear/foot advice?

    My last dumb question- can I buy liners at the same place I buy my socks?Can any superlight sock be a liner?I read about someone using knee high pantyhose.

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