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Terri,Terrri said:I also found it interesting how you managed to keep your boots on until you were done walking for the day. That is what we were taught years ago but I keep reading about people wearing their boots larger than usual and I assume it is partly to be able to get them back on after taking them off during the day. Did you wear your normal boot size or did you go larger? I can't imagine wearing a larger size especially while walking down hill. My feet already slide forward in my usual boots when I walk down hill.
westernstar said:Hello. My name is Patricia, from Northern California, and I walked the Camino this past May until mid June. I walked from St. Jean and spent my first night in Orisson. I would recommend this as it was a wonderful part of my experience. There is a communal dinner with tasty Basque food and introductions to your fellow travelers. Many of these pilgrims that I met my first night were some of my closest compadres on the trail and we shared a really special bond. We looked out for each other and cheered each other along.
I carried a 46 liter Osprey Hornet. This was a great pack for this purpose. When I got to Leon I mailed my 1.5 lb. sleeping bag and extra vitamins (two of my weightiest items) to Santiago and bought a sleeping bag liner instead which was plenty warm for the alberques (lots of body heat in the room) and most of them can provide a blanket if you need one. I tried to keep to twenty pounds including water. I found that I never used more than 1 1/2 liters of water before having a chance to fill up again, even in the most remote stretches.
I seriously recommend good walking poles. They are like having two extra feet and will be invaluable going both up and downhill. I also wore patella straps around my knees. They are straps that velcro on underneath the knee and really reduce knee joint pain which can be exacerbated on long down hill stretches. You can get them at your local drug store here in the U.S.
One good tip for saving your toes: After the first few holes are loosely laced on your boots or shoes tie a knot before continuing to lace up (mine are tied after the third hole). This prevents the stress on your shoe from pulling the laces so tight that the toes get pinched. I shared this with another lady who didn't speak English (your sign language will become very creative!) and she was so grateful that she was in tears.
I felt very safe. The other pilgrims are wonderful and the camaraderie is incomparable. I too would be willing to answer any questions or concerns. I was a young 64 woman when I walked.
promessi said:Hello Patricia, your post is most encouraging! Are you going to be attending the Northern California Camino group meeting in Pleasanton on Feb 9th? I'm planning to walk May to mid-June 2013 alone for most of the trip. My husband might join me for the last 2 weeks.
Deniseleblanc said:Paso,
I also plan to walk from St Jean to Santiago in the month of Sept. I retire in August 2014 and plan on spending my first month off walking the camino. I will be 60 then and, like Janis, I was a bit worried about walking as a single woman. These post are very encouraging and I hope the people on the camino in Sept 2014 are as friendly as those on this forum.
Denise
At that time of the year I doubt you will need a sleeping bag, and if you do take one make sure you can open it out - you are more likely to be too hot than cold. It is useful to cover the bed and pillow for hygiene reasons, but a sarong will also do that.DebraJoyceDawson said:Hello Everyone,
I will begin my Camino on June 14th. I have a summer weight sleeping bag (1.5 lbs.), but if you know for certain that I can get away with just a liner, I would love to have less weight.
:arrow: Is a liner enough bedding for the hostals?
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