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  1. Rita Flower

    Orange Problem With US Iphones

    It’s not so hard once you get your head around the idea of not needing a physical sim. I look at it like tapping into some sort of phone internet once you buy a plan. I use Airola - as do many others. You can buy a plan now, set it up at home and then turn it on once you get to your...
  2. Rita Flower

    How to choose shoes?

    Lots of good advice already. I tried on every shoe / mid in every trekking store I could find. Then I tried on every brand of trail runner I could find - because they had become ‘the thing’. In the end I ended up with my original Camino footwear in a wide fit. Merrell Moab 3 Mids wide. They...
  3. Rita Flower

    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    Loved my umbrella on the VdlP. Great for the southern sun and perfect for intermittent rain up north. I had it tucked into my pack belt and could just whip it out and put it away as needed. However I used my Decathlon poncho (also purchased at Zamora) during the big downpours. There was one...
  4. Rita Flower

    Phone Service while traveling - Holafly?

    I have used Airola eSIM very successfully in a number of European countries.
  5. Rita Flower

    Am I packing too much?

    Sound ok. If you get desperate you could always take a pair of scissors to them and make shorts. Just joking. 😂😂😂
  6. Rita Flower

    Am I packing too much?

    If the hiking pants have a zip off portion then they should be ok. I walked Camino Francés many years ago in late May /June. I initially shipped some stuff home and then had to buy a fleece in Atapuerca. Maybe shorts or leggings but not both?
  7. Rita Flower

    May-June Camino Frances - Rain Gear & Eating ware

    Lots of good advice already so I will add a little of my research All rain gear these days is breathable, which means in a real downpour you will get wet. The only type of rain gear that will keep you completely dry is some non-breathable plastic - Which would not be very comfortable to use...
  8. Rita Flower

    Difficult to read yellow route on Buen Camino app

    I use Camino Ninja exclusively for my route map which is marked in bright red. I started using this app before the owner died. I’m sorry I can’t remember his name. It became unavailable but previous downloads still worked - just weren’t being updated. It’s up and running again. You might try...
  9. Rita Flower

    Need help deciding to bring or not to bring

    @davebugg Hi and thanks for that clarification and data on water bladders. Much appreciated. I have used a bladder for my last two Caminos and definitely prefer it to bottles because of the easy access etc. I know others use a ‘suction’ system on their bottles for the same effect. I just...
  10. Rita Flower

    SIM cards and e-sim advice

    Hi. Go to Trecile’s link for the full story. There is still a lot of confusion out there between an eSIM and a physical SIM card Anyway, I used Airalo. I had a data only plan and used WhatsApp or Skype calls for phone calls. It took a bit of concentration to set up but once I had a plan and...
  11. Rita Flower

    Apps on the Camino & Random Tech Help!

    Thanks @merlinandamy Camino Ninja is my favourite app - very user friendly and easy to use.
  12. Rita Flower

    Need help deciding to bring or not to bring

    Yes - take what is important for you - judging weight vs comfort item. . Sometimes hearing the reasons people take things helps clarify decision making. I always take …. * Liner and very lightweight sleeping bag - I like sleeping in my own stuff and being guaranteed warm a nights ( Maybe leave...
  13. Rita Flower

    What do you wash your clothes with

    Lots of good ideas. Thank you - I learnt some new stuff. I’m not sure there is one product that will do everything effectively but might do everything well enough. Ultimately I use whatever comes to hand but generally I will have some sort of soap bar for body and clothes and small container...
  14. Rita Flower

    Apps on the Camino & Random Tech Help!

    I used Gronze for accomodation and eventually found that there is also a lot of info about each route and special details for bigger towns. They also have a map of where the accommodation is found and a link to google maps so you can actually find it. Then I used Camino Ninja which is again up...
  15. Rita Flower

    Liner Socks

    I have never used a liner sock. Just Bridgedale lightweight merino socks. But some people recommend and need liners. I think it depends on your feet. I did have a pair of Icebreaker merino liners but found the didn’t make any difference.
  16. Rita Flower

    Lightweight Blankets for Walking the Camino

    I have a silk liner and a Sea to Summit Traveller down sleeping bag that can be opened into a blanket. A bit heavier that some mentioned about - 420 gr. But I love it.
  17. Rita Flower

    Questions to ask about shoes

    Ah. Wide feet narrow heals. That’s me. Also weaker ankles. I tried what seemed like 100’s of trail runners as they are so popular - but none of them felt right. I went back to my original Camino footwear. Merrell. Now I wear Merrell Moab 3 Mids in a wide fit - and replace the inner sole...
  18. Rita Flower

    Walking Poles

    Look for a video on Nordic walking. That is the style I use on the flat and up hill. Not what you see in the trekking videos but I think that style works better. For steep down hill it’s still a bit of a clumsy ‘stick the pole out first and follow after’. This video is not too bad. I don’t...
  19. Rita Flower

    It's been done before... cutlery/bowl/cup?

    Depends which Camino you are walking. Emirates airlines give you very durable plastic cutlery set which is very useful. I have a stainless steel keep cup which was incredibly useful on the Via last time. Mostly you could get a coffee and breakfast at 7.00 am but on days when everything was...
  20. Rita Flower

    Every kilo matters

    I find the first few kilos in my pack feel lighter than that last one - and anything over about 7.5 kg ‘weighs a ton’. @David - I love the magic that happens with food and water over the course of the day - the pack gets lighter but for some reason the body doesn’t feel heavier. 🙏😂

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