• Remove ads on the forum by becoming a donating member. More here.
  • 20% off everything Altus the next few days at the Camino Forum Store. More here. (Discount taken at check out)

Search 69,459 Camino Questions

Advanced search…

Search results for query: *

  1. Buz Radican

    Packing cubes or dry bags

    I use dry sacks because they are just that, dry. It rained over 10 days out of 35 on one of my Caminos. I never had to worry about anything being wet.
  2. Buz Radican

    How much do You stretch each day?

    Same here.
  3. Buz Radican

    Via Podiensis April 2023 Itinerary Advice

    I am 78 and starting from Le Puy on 13 April. As an old guy I have scheduled my stops as close to 20km a day as possible. I have booked all of my accommodations. I learned on my first Camino, 2015, the advantage of booking ahead. Buen Camino.
  4. Buz Radican

    Best Toe Sock Liners for Hiking: Comparing Injini Coolmax and Nuwool Liners with Smartwool Merino Socks

    I wear Injini socks daily. Started using them on my first CF in 2015 and never looked back. Four CFs, total of four blisters which were my fault.
  5. Buz Radican

    Full list of Accomodations Le Puy to SJPP

    What a great resource. Thanks.
  6. Buz Radican

    Best Time of Year to Start Camino Le Puy

    I am not sure of what the consensus will be re. the best time but I am leaving Le Puy on 13 April. Buen Camino or maybe bonne facon.
  7. Buz Radican

    April 2023

    As others, have noted, yes. Great planning guide.
  8. Buz Radican

    April 2023

    That was 14 kilos, not 4.
  9. Buz Radican

    April 2023

    While I am probably too far down the list for anyone to read, I shall venture forth regardless with my personal observations and recommendations based on first hand experience. I started my 1st (of 4) Camino Frances at the tender age of 70 years, 7 months, (solo) with a pack weight of 14 kilos...
  10. Buz Radican

    April 9 2023 start

    Buen Camino. I started in mid April 2018 and had a great walk. You will as well.
  11. Buz Radican

    Which one to walk in mid October- mid November ?

    I booked ahead for the most part. Only one private Albert Gay that I booked was closed when I got there. So I had to go another six or 7 km. Sometimes finding places to eat at night was a little more difficult than the two times I went during May June. A little of this a little of that. Nothing...
  12. Buz Radican

    Which one to walk in mid October- mid November ?

    I have walked the CF mid Oct - mid Nov twice. First 2016 and most recently this past year. I found it a good time to walk but with a few challenges regarding services. No regrets.
  13. Buz Radican

    Anyone trek The Camino with plates and screws in their ankle?

    Yes. One plate, four screws. Broke my fibula in two places just above where it joins the tibia. Walked two French Caminos afterwards, 2018 and 2021, without any issue or problem. (Also have a plate and five screws holding my big toe, same foot, together).
  14. Buz Radican

    Do and Don'ts on the Airplane

    I’m sorry, but if we are to the level that someone has to tell us how to act on an airplane, well, I’m in the wrong generation or wrong forum.
  15. Buz Radican

    Back on the Camino Portugués in April 2023

    A small world indeed. Yep the informally named "red gaggle". Some of us met for dinner in Pamplona. Were you one of those? I believe that was the only time I met face to face with someone in the group. other than Stephen, from Mobile, AL. My plan is to leave Lisbon on the 18th of April and...
  16. Buz Radican

    Back on the Camino Portugués in April 2023

    Thanks. Hope so.
  17. Buz Radican

    Back on the Camino Portugués in April 2023

    Planning on starting from Lisbon 18 April.
  18. Buz Radican

    SJPP to Roncesvalles - your personal experience

    I have completed four CF's, starting the first at Roncesvalles, the second from St. Jean going via Valcarlos, and the last two (most recently Oct / Nov of last year) via Orisson. Could I have made it from St. Jean to Roncevalles without stopping at Orisson? Yes. But I chose not to wanting...
  19. Buz Radican

    Help with blisters!

    Preventative measures includes taping potential hot spots BEFORE you develop problems. As an certificated Emergency Outdoor Care Technician having hiked the CF four times with one blister I can tell you with certainty that preventing blisters starts with preventative measures. There are pads...
  20. Buz Radican

    Question (about walking poles) for older walkers

    Given I was 70 when I walked my first Camino and 77 when I completed my fourth Camino 22 November last year, I probably qualify as an older pilgrim. I used trekking poles every step of the way, no straps, on all four Caminos. Yes I have arthritis in both hands but I have never had a problem...

❓How to ask a question

How to post a new question on the Camino Forum.

Latest posts

This site is run by Ivar at

in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon
Official Camino Passport (Credential) | 2024 Camino Guides
Back
Top