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  1. sriyantra

    How to train for the Camino?

    Agree don't leave home without poles or a staff invaluable !!
  2. sriyantra

    How to train for the Camino?

    W we are currently in hontanas. We are in our mid 60s. Our advice would be to train on rocky ground because there is a lot more of that than we expected and therefore more twists on feet and boots. We trained on flat and hills but had no real off road conditions near us. Buen camino
  3. sriyantra

    Sandals Advice Please

    I have got sandals !!! From a Fishing Tackle Shop in town so I didn't have to do a big drive. They are Merrell Terrapin Sport. I think they are actually men's sandals but they feel comfortable, with adjustable velcro and the sandal feels nice to walk on, unlike some with fancy tread patterns...
  4. sriyantra

    Sandals Advice Please

    Wow! We still have 4 weeks before we leave and I thought I was cutting it fine! I couldn't believe it - our shops have always been full of sandals because we live in a tourist area, but it is Murphy's Law, now I want them they are scarce but all the shops promised there would be heaps in in...
  5. sriyantra

    Sandals Advice Please

    Thanks for the link. I will have to take a long drive to another area so I will see if I can find a stockist there.
  6. sriyantra

    Sandals Advice Please

    I am very allergic to rubber and latex so I can't afford to take a chance. If the label says "rubber" then I will have to leave it otherwise after 30 minutes my feet would look like itchy watermelons. I have an old leather pair of sandals that I might have to end up taking with me if I can't...
  7. sriyantra

    Sandals Advice Please

    I haven't seen Timberland Trail Rays in the shops we have but it looks like I will have to go for a long drive to try more on so I will see if I can find some stockists. Thanks again. I am really allergic to rubber and I hadn't considered that some hiking/walking sandals would be a problem. I...
  8. sriyantra

    Sandals Advice Please

    Thanks for that. I did see them but again I couldn't get them in my size. I thought the closed toe was a good idea against small stones but I wondered how the lacing would feel and whether that was another rubbing point for blisters. So much to consider..... Only taking 2 pairs of shoes means...
  9. sriyantra

    Sandals Advice Please

    They didn't have Teva Terra Fis in my size. I did try a different brand with velcro straps at the back of the heel and two across the top of the foot, but I had the velcro closed as far as it would go and my ankle/heel area still had heaps of room. Thank you for your advice. It looks like I...
  10. sriyantra

    Sandals Advice Please

    I love my Croc look alikes, pay about A$5 for them. I walk 5ks a day along the beach in them. My husband and I are going to share a pair for use in the showers. As I said, if I am hiking in sandals then I have a foot problem and I had wondered about the ankle strap being where blisters might...
  11. sriyantra

    Sandals Advice Please

    For the last couple of weeks I have been trying to buy hiking/walking sandals but have found to get the length I need they are really loose around the ankle/heel area. I figure that if I need to wear sandals during the day for walking it will be because I have foot problems from my boots and I...
  12. sriyantra

    Help with an Altus Poncho

    2 Altus Atmospheric cost E49.50 and there was E29.99 in postage = E79.49. www.peregrinoteca.com We wanted to have a training session in them otherwise they would have posted them to an accommodation address in Spain.
  13. sriyantra

    Typical... just when you thought you had it all figured out...

    I love my croc look alikes . I walk 5ks a day on the beach in them. Pay 5 dollars for them and they are so comfy.
  14. sriyantra

    Help with an Altus Poncho

    We ordered 2 Altus Atmospheric from Peregrinoteca because we couldn't get anything suitable here. Landed here it cost E79 for the 2 and only took 10 days. We have walked in them once in rain as a practise and they were good. Even though it is winter for us we have had no rain so it looks...
  15. sriyantra

    Trimming Backpack Straps

  16. sriyantra

    Trimming Backpack Straps

    Doug, I did wonder about lippie and it appears that you are the one to ask. I presume I just take the one and have to decide on whether it will be red, pink or orange. I am leaning towards the pink lippie. Do you have any other advice re makeup? I have been wondering the last week about what...
  17. sriyantra

    Trimming Backpack Straps

    No I haven't. Where is Wally? (sorry my sense of humour has overtaken me this morning) Please let me know.
  18. sriyantra

    Trimming Backpack Straps

    I have an Osprey as well. I kept thinking that there must have been something I was missing!
  19. sriyantra

    Trimming Backpack Straps

    I have also been wondering!
  20. sriyantra

    Disappointed with my hiking shoes

    As a result of my husband's spinal reconstruction last year - which means he can now walk - it also means that it is very difficult getting footwear on and off. We are planning on walking an average of 18km a day for 4 days then having a day's rest. At the moment we walk 13km 4 days a week -...

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