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  1. gerip

    Should I pack my kindle?

    Yup. iPhone + tiny folding keyboard, although I didn’t type enough to justify the keyboard. The sight of a husband and wife each buried in their own Kindle looked a little weird to me. I preferred going down the road to have dinner with friends and yak until my eyes were drooping. And I’m...
  2. gerip

    Should I pack my kindle?

    Me too!
  3. gerip

    HELP! (Shoe advice) April 2020

    Gee. They look like they weigh a ton! While I do have a bunion that gets blisters, I’d rather chance trail runners that try to hike in those. I’ve already torn my Achilles’ tendons wearing much lighter boots.
  4. gerip

    HELP! (Shoe advice) April 2020

    Put them on, went walking, no problem adjusting to zero drop. But then I always wear flats these days. I do get a problem with a recurring blister on my right big toe, I think there’s an inside seam that rubs. But that may only be me.
  5. gerip

    Were the pilgrim tips or packing list from books useful?

    Especially about the sarong. One thing I would NEVER leave behind. But you can't know what you need as an individual until you've actually walked. That's when you can really begin pare thing s down to the bare minimum. I've watched YouTube videos of other peoples' Caminos as well as...
  6. gerip

    What do you have to take every Camino?

    S hook(s). Keeps pack off floor & bed, use in shower to hangs clothes & toiletries, towel, etc.
  7. gerip

    HELP! (Shoe advice) April 2020

    Keen hiking sandals + waterproof socks for those downpour days last October on the CI. Pair with a rain kilt.
  8. gerip

    Absolute Bare Minimum Packing List

    I've used my EHIC more than once in different city clinics. I still purchase travel insurance just in case I fall and break a leg and have to get evacuated from some remote spot. Someone I know allowed his card to expire and was hiking in the Pyrenees without any insurance when he tore &...
  9. gerip

    Foldable hiking poles in carry-on baggage

    Good to know.
  10. gerip

    What clothes do you wear after shower

    A sarong. Towel, skirt/dress, then privacy screen over bunk.
  11. gerip

    Must Check My Ruck for Flight

    Like everyone says, it depends. Flew into Santiago and out of Madrid last month with my 55l Greogry Maven. No one even questioned me, as I was clearly on the pilgrim route. When I had trouble finding a place to put my bag on the way back the flight attendant found one of those empty single...
  12. gerip

    Luxury items

    I actually have a French press mug and bring my own ground coffee, along with the coil.
  13. gerip

    UK Ladies Share Your Shoes Info!

    I can attest to that, it happened to me. Two torn Achilles tendons walking Offa's Dyke Path years ago. Had to abandon my walk and wear flip flops for the rest of the week. Also, there was a rather slight young woman walking the Ingles this fall whose boots were so big and heavy she was...
  14. gerip

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

    I also took note from several Camino vloggers who were walking in boots who began to complain about problems with their Achilles. I've had problems with torn Achilles walking even in lightweight full ankle boots, so stick with mid height trail runners.
  15. gerip

    Treking Poles

    Just checked Google maps. There's a Decathon halfway between Bayonne & Biarritz, but it looks like a bit of detour, unless you're travelling between the two. If you're willing to spend more, there's that shop in SJPP mentioned above.
  16. gerip

    Treking Poles

    were they expensive?
  17. gerip

    Ladies Long Tops

    I know what you mean. I’m from the US living in the UK, but still order most of my outdoor gear from home, and try to get someone in my family to ship to me, or wait until I go over for a visit to pick things up. Sometimes the company will ship overseas, which may still work out to a savings...
  18. gerip

    For Sale/Wanted Deuter ACT Trail Pro 38SL Petrol/Avocado

    Purchased last September, only a month Lourdes -- Burgos last October. Excellent condition, just a little bit of fusion webbing left on the logo where I tried to attach a patch. £80/€85 + shipping.
  19. gerip

    "Buff" question for native English speakers

    And around the wrist to wipe the sweat and as a sweatband or ear-warmer, depending on the weather. Multipurpose tube scarf?
  20. gerip

    Eating up data in Spain

    Hmmm. Never occurred to me. Something to look into.

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