This has probably already been posted, but here it is again. I've been struggling with a bony prominence on the outer right foot for about a year. This in combination with weak and falling arches. A new custom orthotic has alleviated the falling...
I've used Geo Tracker for many years on my Android. It's free in the Play Store. I've tried several free and paid trackers and this one is by far the simplest to use and provides much useful information about your hikes. There's a pay version...
I'm sorry that you had this problem with the VERIZON plan. It must have been very frustrating! Both my wife and I used it on the Portuguese Camino earlier this year and it worked seamlessly. I liked that I could travel with my normal phone...
I remember that part of the Camino well. I tried using the path for a half mile or so in the misting rain after the Iron Cross and then too the advice of some friends that did it the day before. I cut over to the road and walked the shoulder...
Signage is excellent on the Coastal route. I also used the Camino Ninja app which was useful in some situations (particularly in the cities), but generally not needed. I stayed in hotels, so I can't comment on the albergues, but they mostly...
Check out the California Mission Trail. It's about 850 miles long from San Diego to Sonoma and connects all 21 of the California Missions by foot. If you are doing it as a religious pilgrimage, many Use Mission Carmel as the end point with a...
Sorry for the delay in responding. I've been traveling for a while. No, the INIU Portable Charger, 10000mAh 5V/3A Power Bank does not shut off. It keeps charging until you unplug it from the device. This is one reason why it is my go to battery...
One of the most annoying things I've encountered on the Camino are pilgrims playing music out of Bluetooth speakers attached to their backpack. Not everyone enjoys your taste in music!
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