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  1. Arniece2022

    Question (about walking poles) for older walkers

    Oh perfect! Thanks so much for that tip!
  2. Arniece2022

    Question (about walking poles) for older walkers

    Yes, good point. I'll be in Madrid overnight and a few days in Pomplona so I had planned to check online at the various stores the day before I leave.
  3. Arniece2022

    Question (about walking poles) for older walkers

    Price means a lot to me right now. This is my first Camino, so I have put money into a good backpack, shoes and rain poncho. I already have all those items plus poles, but not ones I would use for this type of trek. So I was quite happy to see these poles, at that price and it's a bonus they...
  4. Arniece2022

    Question (about walking poles) for older walkers

    I have some arthritis in my hands, and also locking joints. I'm going to try these poles from Decathlon. I think they are similar to the Pacer Poles (without the pricetag). The picture doesn't really do them justice, but the idea is your palm lays on them so your fingers are not holding them...
  5. Arniece2022

    Health Insurance for Mexican Resident

    No worries, everyone has different opinions about things. I appreciate the links you posted and I'll take a look at them. :)
  6. Arniece2022

    Health Insurance for Mexican Resident

    Hola from Yucatan - Thank you for the recommendation and taking the time to explain everything. Mapfre is the company my Healthcare Rep quoted on, so reading your experience makes me feel much more secure. She quoted on a silver and a gold policy. The gold one was $7,000 pesos so it sounds...
  7. Arniece2022

    Health Insurance for Mexican Resident

    I appreciate your reply. I understand the healthcare in Spain is probably quite affordable. Here in Mexico it is also affordable, so I understand what you are saying. Having said that, in 2017 I was volunteering with a group in the US Virgin Islands. One of the girls in my group fell and hit...
  8. Arniece2022

    Health Insurance for Mexican Resident

    I am a Canadian living in Mexico. I've been trying to find health insurance for my Camino Frances and hoping someone can make a recommendation. I've searched the forum and other resources but all the companies that are mentioned are from the U.S. or other countries and don't have an option for...

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