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  1. Juno

    Bathroom stops on the camino for female Peregrinas

    I agree and do leave something as they loose quite a few toilet rolls due to pilgrims experiencing a shortfall at some albergues. Whilst this doesn’t excuse them, what goes round comes around so buy a drink or leave what you can for the Servicios!
  2. Juno

    Ok entering the shoe debate with trepidation ...

    https://footfriend.co.uk/walkers-runners-black-toenails-preventable/ Something I found on the web which might help
  3. Juno

    Ok entering the shoe debate with trepidation ...

    Nails coming off sounds like you need a larger size shoe. You don’t have to wear boots either. I have thin ankles so I don’t like boots and wore walking shoes instead. In my case Lowe vibram gortex shoes and I went up a whole size. I’ve not had any blisters or nail problems so far but I also...
  4. Juno

    Hi vis vests

    I didn’t say anything before but I absolutely agree with you! Some villages have been forced to put up signs for pilgrims who not only walk on the wrong side but often in group’s blocking the road! I’ve nearly been hit walking on the correct side by pilgrims on the wrong side! ✅ 👏
  5. Juno

    Hi vis vests

    I wear a high viz vest on all my Caminos when walking on dangerous roads or dual carriageways regardless of the time of day. Having read that most deaths are from vehicles it seemed prudent to wear one.
  6. Juno

    Pocket knives on trains

    I was on the train from Zamora to Santiago and I had my bag go through the scanner. They saw my knife, a Swiss Army knife and measured it. It was too long so I had to throw it away in their bin. Had I had it in my trouser pocket I would have got away with it as only the bags were scanned...
  7. Juno

    Hiking shoes or sandals?

    Just received my Teva Tirra sandals and to my relief they are comfortable and supportive. I will take them as my second pair and to wear when needed. Nice and waterproof too. I hope you find something to suit you but remember professional walking socks will help with comfort and support too...
  8. Juno

    If you are thinking of a poncho - here is the Ultimate

    Darth Vader has nothing on you! Most impressive but did it keep you dry? ;)
  9. Juno

    Hiking shoes or sandals?

    I’ve just purchased some Teva Tirra women’s hiking sandals but I found the web overwhelming with choices of Teva’s so I’m hoping I made the right choice as I will be wearing these as well as my trusty walking shoes, Lowa Renegade low rise shoes, which I’ve worn on all my Camino‘s since 2012...
  10. Juno

    Help with shoes!

    Same here, I love my Lowa Renegades but they are quite narrow and I have bunions. I normally wear a size 40 in normal footwear or even 39 but my Lowas are 41.5 as feet swell when walking the Camino distances. I also loosen the cord at the front of the foot and tighten the bit that supports the...
  11. Juno

    Let's talk waist packs!

    I’ve bought another waist pack which is for wearing on top of clothes and is larger but still compact. The clasp is sturdy and there are 4 zip compartments. Two larger and two smaller compartments. It’s big enough for an iPhone 11 in the back pocket and a hidden compartment for cash, a second...
  12. Juno

    Did I just think of a brilliant way to never lose my walking poles again?

    Thank you! I lost mine some years ago in a bar and I was very attached to them. I’m just trying to decide on a pair of small folding ones that collapse to 16” which can go in my rucksack and as they are expensive, I’ll follow your suggestion and put an AirTag on the wrist band.
  13. Juno

    Apple Air Tag

    Who did you use for your luggage transfer on the VDLP or did you use an agency? Were they any good? I want to continue from Caceres next year in September but as I have a disc bulge, I can’t carry a heavy rucksack so this would be useful to know. Thanks.
  14. Juno

    Tips for Choosing Comfortable Ear Plugs

    I may have damaged my ears wearing foam earplugs on numerous trips abroad so a friend has sent me some called Earpeace which are a better shape and don’t go in too far, which is what causes problems. I hope to use these on my next Camino. Have a look on the web. There are 3 in tiny cases so...
  15. Juno

    Let's talk waist packs!

    I don’t think the label of tourist is relevant as Nadine is asking for advice about which bumbag we’ve used, no offence meant. I wear one for convenience and safety and mine has worn out so I’ve purchased one from USA called Ventura 4th which has two zipped pockets. A decent strap which can’t...
  16. Juno

    Let's talk waist packs!

  17. Juno

    Hiking poles (please bear with me) need honest advice.

    Honestly, I think it depends on which Camino you will be going on. The steeper the ascent or descent the more useful to have them. No need to overthink how to use them as it will become natural after a short walk with them. I had cheap ones which I grew very fond of, which you just twisted...
  18. Juno

    Poncho quandary — Altus, Frogg Toggs, Vaude, or something else?

    I too have the Altus poncho which I had shipped from Spain. It does all of the above which is useful. However the first time I wore it I thought it had a leak as it was wet inside, until I realised it was condensation. I wouldn’t be without it though as it is lightweight and as ranther says...
  19. Juno

    Rain coat on Camino del Norte

    I’ll be taking my poncho as I’m more concerned about protecting my rucksack than my clothes, which are all wick away or zip off. The climate is not dissimilar to the U.K. sometimes wet but warmer. I’ll be starting the Camino Del Norte from Bilbao the second week in June. The poncho is...
  20. Juno

    What did you bring on the Camino that you wound up not using?

    On my first Camino I bought a coffee flask, a foil survival blanket, poncho, whistle with rescue code and energy bars to tackle the Napolean Mountain but didn't need them but I'd still take them as the Mountains are unpredictable. However the English poncho has been returned for a lighter...

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