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  1. OzAnnie

    Last Minute Shoe help

    No need to look any further. Take @C clearly ‘s advice. You have been given some great advice by everyone above … no need to spend more money which could actually give you discomfort.
  2. OzAnnie

    Not quite Camino footwear...

    Good story … and now ….. it’s still about the comfortable footwear ❤️❤️❤️
  3. OzAnnie

    Am I packing too much?

    Perfect IMO.. also covers you for any cool early starts and cooler evenings .
  4. OzAnnie

    What do you wash your clothes with

    Yes Chrissy I usually bring both too. Often end up having to empty my travel size shampoo and conditioner before leaving Spain., because when in accommodation that provides it - I use it. Admittedly this time … I’ve messed up with flitting about trying to find drier trails with less mud and...
  5. OzAnnie

    What do you wash your clothes with

    Hi Jenny. In your pic - Is the tiny pile Steve’s and the yellow bag full all yours. 🤣
  6. OzAnnie

    What do you wash your clothes with

    Although I’m happy to use normal soap for washing clothes; after multi caminos , I still haven’t tried using same to wash my hair. I really will have to test it at home one day 🤪🤣
  7. OzAnnie

    Bikini or not bikini, right now, Frances route

    A bikini is i would think 🤔 very lightweight ?? and takes no space. Leave it in ..
  8. OzAnnie

    Lightweight backpack for petite female

    Hi Jennifer Have you made your list /packing list yet.? Am I assuming correctly that you’ll be carrying your pack ? Try to get everything you want to carry and take with you in a bag to the store. See how it will fit. Many carry around 30L or 35L . Your sleeping bag and rain gear plus...
  9. OzAnnie

    Second-hand walking poles

    I dropped into pilgrim house this morning asking about their laundry service. I was also on my way to decathlon to pick up poles. Both Nate and Faith were at pilgrim office this morning and brought out a huge basket full of poles. All sorts. I am short so the very best set just weren’t for...
  10. OzAnnie

    Altus Poncho/Rain Coat

    This morning in Santiago., I popped into Ivars store and bought an Altus. At the moment his supply is only the Navy but it will do the job. My last Altus was retired some time ago .. it will be good to have the sleeves again and less flapping in the wind. I’m in Santiago first /but...
  11. OzAnnie

    Complimentary Hiking Poles in Bilbao Airport ?

    Good luck @Antero I came from Oz without mine also. I had an expensive pair confiscated at Santiago airport a couple of years ago, (as I needed to fly with carryon to Ireland at the time.). I had a good idea it would happen / and they would have allowed me to ‘check them’ for free but my...
  12. OzAnnie

    Reviews: Stiff rocker-style shoes that come in women's extra wide

    Hi C clearly I note that you don’t recommend as such but Thankyou for putting this version out there …. I’ve had a look at the Max locally and wouldn’t have even known to ask for availability had you not posted that there was this version. I have also loved the Brook Ghost versions (not...
  13. OzAnnie

    …and my shoes are sold out (Altra help/recommendations!)

    I’m with you Bob. ! The Lone peaks feel like they have no support. I tried to buy Olympus in USA in Aug 2023 in REI but they didn’t have them - I bought the Timps 🤔😩. For wearing in spain late September. They were sooo sooo comfy BUT they started to perish very fast in the upper fabric...
  14. OzAnnie

    Decathlon backpack

    I say ‘good for you ‘. This will mean you’ll be better placed to be generous on the camino… to yourself and to donativos. Much more worthy recipients than airlines. Buen camino. Ps. Hat off to you getting your weight low. It’s always difficult not to take ‘just in case’… 🤪🤪.
  15. OzAnnie

    Having stuff posted to collection point

    If you’re making any hotel bookings where you would like to collect your parcel., an idea would be to message your ‘booking establishment’ directly and ask if they could hold for you until your “ date of arrival “. I’m not sure how long correos will hold parcels but they used to do this ...
  16. OzAnnie

    eSim for Spain

    Hi @hieudovan I will respond to the a WhatsApp question . - once you have contacts on WhatsApp.. they can contact you ‘as usual ‘ after you switch to another number & when you switch back. - the WhatsApp and email can be accessed by wifi / or using your data on your new sim. - I am...
  17. OzAnnie

    Question about phones and SIM cards in Spain

    Hi @Burlington No problems getting a SIM card for your phone which includes local calls . There are different providers. I use Vodafone. -if you can find a Vodafone store - choose 15€ sim PlanM. You’ll also get more data then you’ll need plus 800 minutes of international calls is included ...
  18. OzAnnie

    Finding a SIM card at Barcelona Airport.

    Hi @lt56ny Yes - if you can get to a Vodafone store - choose 15€ sim PlanM. You get more data then you’ll need. Also 800 minutes of international calls included !! Plan is for 28 days. You can renew online or in a store. I’ve had these put in for me in Madrid and Ávila. Yes. They always...
  19. OzAnnie

    Hiking shoes or sandals?

    Hi Pargles There are so many responses to this question on this forum. You will be so confused with all the responses. No one can check out all the shoes mentioned. It really comes down to trying on shoes (that are available where you live); and deciding yourself which are most...
  20. OzAnnie

    How do you carry the important stuff?

    I agree with your fiancée 👍 It’s right where you can see it!! /feel it etc. Phone is right at the ready …for photos etc. Passports / Credencial / glasses /wallet. All there safe. My backpack waist belt is covering the strap .. when I take my pack off for any reason … my (bumbag/waistpack...

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