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    Time to buy new Altras

    With enough years to experience something that's perfect (the perfect bra, bathing suit, Altras et al) I've learned that if you are loving something, buy more of it/them BEFORE you will need them 'cause they are going to change or discontinue it for sure. Makes me crazy! It feel nuts to buy...
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    Stuff I was wrong about - And Trail Runners

    I also followed the advice and brought an extra set of insoles on the Primitivo for after we arrived. Changed socks, changed insoles, and wore the wet (Altras) in total comfort. Thanks again for the advice -- it sure worked for me.
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    Oh dear... cell phone app Iphone — Vodaphone — question and warning

    We went with Vodaphone because it seemed like everyone recommended it above Orange and Movistar. First time, San Salvador, all was fine. Second time, Primitivo, I tried to put in my pin and it told me it wasn't my pin. It was. Second time I put it in the pin, and it was refused, I knew that...
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    Bathroom necessities

    I'd like to second the "carry out your paper" -- for peeing AND pooping. It gets dug up or washed out of holes and we all know how much we hate seeing TP all along the way. I recommend a thin "pantyliner" pad for each day of your walk (one ziplock bag holds enough for weeks of walking with...
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    Walking Without Sleeping bag?

    We used a silk sleep sack (tiny, light) and then the blankets at the albergues. It was fine.
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    Question about Altras

    Laurie -- I guess I "just didn't notice" the drop in the Altra Lone Peak -- feeling kinda foolish about not knowing about it. But I didn't feel it (can't remember the last time I wore heels!) and really had no break in time at all. Given my experience of loving a style and then, when I'm ready...
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    Question about Altras

    Have always walked in my Vasque boots that were part of my uniform in the National Park Service for many many years. Always got blisters by the second week of a camino. Last summer bought Altra Lone Peaks, walked my usual 4 mile exercise walk (over a hill and down again) for about a month...
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    Without a cell phone!

    Thanks again to all who have responded in support of no cell phone. And I love hearing about the albergues and alternatives that are out there. Am taking notes! Life is indeed joyous, Alan, and we'll try to be brave. ritaj
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    Without a cell phone!

    At the risk of overplanning, those opening dates are making me think I should be looking more carefully for alternatives to our initial plan. Thanks for the heads up Dave! Here's a few questions that come to mind given this information. Do you know if the Convento de los Padres Carmelitas in...
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    Without a cell phone!

    Thank you Alan, thank you Dave. Those were quick responses! I hadn't thought that albergues might not be open in May. Yikes. Ritaj
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    Without a cell phone!

    Three weeks and counting till we start walking on May 1. We have walked from Le Puy to Santiago and we never had a cell phone. In Spain we never needed reservations. In France we did but we were able to make them easily, three days in advance, from tourist offices or from the gites with the...

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