slee92630

New Member From Southern California

Joined: Aug 31, 2024

Last seen: Tuesday at 9:47 PM

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  slee92630 reacted to trecile's post in the thread Locks and cables, recommended or not? with Like.
  
  I've never felt the need during my 8 Caminos. All of my valuables are in a cross body bag that only comes off when I'm showering or sleeping, and I bring it into the shower area and it is in my sleep sack with me at night.
  
  Nov 12, 2024
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  slee92630 posted the thread Locks and cables, recommended or not? in ⚠️ Safety & Security on the Camino.
  
  I've seen a few post elsewhere that suggest bringing a small cable and some type of padlock to lock your pack when going into stores, cafes or when at hostels. Other posts have said not to worry about it and it's rare for pack to go missing...
  
  Nov 12, 2024
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  slee92630 replied to the thread Waterproof hiking shoes/boots?.
  
  This topic and backpack research have been the most time-consuming prep issue for me. Ultimately, I'm going with the Topo Mountain Racer 3's, not waterproof. After spending hours at REI (an outfitter) they fit better than the others that I...
  
  Nov 7, 2024
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  slee92630 replied to the thread Walking the Camino as a shy person.
  
  Hi Emma, I totally understand where you're coming from. I not shy, but I am a little guarded and I hopefully I can let that guard down, so it doesn't interfere with meeting new people and new experiences. I'm male, 62 from Southern California...
  
  Nov 7, 2024
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  slee92630 reacted to AK2112's post in the thread Walking the Camino as a shy person with Like.
  
  I can only second what @James van Hemert writes. You will be fine.
  
  Nov 7, 2024
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  slee92630 replied to the thread Aging On The Camino.
  
  Doing my first in March 2025 at 62. I have few neighbors I learned are doing next year as well and although around my age they're concerned about hiking and decided to do it on e-bikes. I guess that supports 'if there's the will, there's a way".
  
  Nov 7, 2024
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  slee92630 replied to the thread Howdy.
  
  You're not alone Mike, looks like a lot of us are doing it for the first time. I'm starting mine around March 10, 2025 and walking alone like you for all but the last week when a couple family members are crashing the party. Lots of good info...
  
  Oct 26, 2024
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  slee92630 replied to the thread Route Napoleon closed 1 Nov to 31 March.
  
  Well, thanks again for the info, I'll take the paper underpants out of my backpack........ LOL.
  
  Oct 24, 2024
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  slee92630 replied to the thread Walking the Frances Route starting early March 2025.
  
  Thanks. My sister-in-law is from Acton, Maine and is joining me for the last 10 days .... Being from Maine I'm sure you handled the weather easily.
  
  Oct 24, 2024
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  slee92630 replied to the thread Walking the Frances Route starting early March 2025.
  
  LOL, hijacking is more than welcome. People are bringing up points I never even thought about and it all good stuff. Really excited to start the adventure and maybe run into a few of you. I had planned to start for St. Jean around 3/10, may...
  
  Oct 24, 2024
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