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  1. Penny Kingma

    Pack rain cover needed with Poncho, or no?

    I walked with just the poncho. It covers you as well as your pack
  2. Penny Kingma

    Do these earplugs work?

    With all of my ailments sleep of any kind is very difficult to achieve...even in the best environment. I went and had a custom pair made at a local hearing aide office. Cost about 140 Canadian. Huge difference and comfortable to wear.
  3. Penny Kingma

    Anyone like to borrow my trailer for Camino?

    Hello Everyone Thankyou all for your suggestions. I have found a backpack cart in France. They are willing to send it to my starting point in Portugal and the Hotel is willing to accept it.
  4. Penny Kingma

    Anyone like to borrow my trailer for Camino?

    Thank you for the valuable info Shane ! I'll look into it.
  5. Penny Kingma

    Anyone like to borrow my trailer for Camino?

    Absolutely
  6. Penny Kingma

    Anyone like to borrow my trailer for Camino?

    Wish I'd seen this earlier David. What a wonderful gift from a true pilgrim. I'm arriving April 18th from Canada. I'm planning a multi Camino with a 3 month timeline. I've searched everywhere for one to purchase. I waited too long and the ones I've found are close to € 1000. And I'd never get...
  7. Penny Kingma

    Women out there - Deuter backpack

    Did you know you could have a fitting for your backpack? I went to our outdoor store in Canada M.E.C.. You want a selection of brands sizes and types to try. I went with a backpack in mind yet went with another that felt more comfortable. If you haven't hiked with a backpack before an...
  8. Penny Kingma

    Towel - Help!

    I walked the full Frances in 2016, carrying my pack. I took a full size reg. beach towel. My 1 and only luxury item. I loved it ! I'm returning in 30 days to walk for 3 months. Starting with Lisbon to Santiago then the Northern from Irun into the Primitive to Santiago and finally Finesterr...
  9. Penny Kingma

    Family want to track my route

    I walked alone the Camino in 2016. One year after a M.S. diagnosis and chemo treatments for facial skin cancer. My husband , 5 children, 6 grandchildren and friends were worried sick. I purchased a Camino map before I left and hung it in our dining room. I only took my cell phone. I posted...
  10. Penny Kingma

    If You have Walked the Camino - Do you prefer boots or trail runners?

    No matter what you choose to walk in the key to success is resting your feet. You must remove your footwear and socks a few times a day to allow your feet to breathe. Cherish and care for them along the way....you can’t make it without them ❤️👣
  11. Penny Kingma

    If You have Walked the Camino - Do you prefer boots or trail runners?

    Full Camino, every step with my back, no blisters or foot issues !
  12. Penny Kingma

    Footwear - Waterproof or not waterproof.

    I don’t think they carry this type at MEC I’ve only found that at Marks workwear which is generally located near or attached to a Canadian Tire. $16 for two pair
  13. Penny Kingma

    Footwear - Waterproof or not waterproof.

    I get them at Marks workwear here in Canada. I started with Tommy Copper products and then found these. Copper is thought to have many health benefits.
  14. Penny Kingma

    Footwear - Waterproof or not waterproof.

    I still stand behind my Keen Sandles. .I purchased the men’s style with a wider toe bed. Paired them with thick copper lined socks with loose ankle opening. You must allow for swelling and let your feet breath. I took 6 pair of socks...changed during the day and gave some away to fellow...
  15. Penny Kingma

    Keen Sandals???

    Well there’s another goal
  16. Penny Kingma

    Keen Sandals???

    I’m hoping for 2020 for my second....I’m trying to be realistic...having two hips and two knees replaced between February 2018 and February/March 2019 Perhaps we’ll run into each other for a glass of wine.
  17. Penny Kingma

    Large umbrella instead of walking poles in Sept.

    As soon as I returned from my 2016 Camino I ordered the pack umbrella that is offered at the forum store. It attaches to your back pack hands free. I’m not sure how it would test insome of the wind gusts on the mesteta but I was willing to try. More for shade then rain. I remember us pilgrims...
  18. Penny Kingma

    Advice: minimalist packing list?

    :)
  19. Penny Kingma

    Advice: minimalist packing list?

    On the third day I donated a camera, my guide book, long sleeved button up shirt, long sleeved merino, ..... half way through traded my sleeping bag for a liner and gave away my extra shoes. Kept Phone and charge cords....works for camera as well Short sleeved and long sleeved merino...
  20. Penny Kingma

    Advice: minimalist packing list?

    Headlamp...mine actually hooked to my pack. Early morning starts are beautiful to capture the sunrise....just remember they’re usually behind you Also clothes pins to attach damp clothes to your backpack. I never carried morethen a 500 ml bottle of water. Buen Camino

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