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backpack45 replied to the thread Zero-drop shoes and the camino.My husband and I have worn Altras for years on the Camino routes and the Pacific Crest Trail. They have been extremely popular with long-distance hikers for a long time, though I think Hokas have now become more popular. I didn't feel the need to... -
I learned a new term today. Zero-drop shoes. Hadn’t come across the term before. Was researching a brand of trail runners (Altra Timp 5) and read that they are zero-drop shoes. Which means, I discovered, that there is no difference in height...
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backpack45 replied to the thread Play podiatrist for me: big toe nails ache.I have used something my podiatrist gave me -- it is basically a tube, made of a thin piece of foam that goes around your toe. Probably available at pharmacies, my doctor just gave me a short piece. It would, however, take up space, in your...
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It's now seven weeks since I returned from doing he Frances and what a wonderful 40 days it was. I'm sure there are possible pilgrims out there that worry that they may be too old to walk the camino, but I can assure you there is no age barrier...
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backpack45 replied to the thread Water filter system needed?.Yes, it is available all along the way. We carry our day's supply in a water bladder (backpack-style) or a reusable bottle of some kind.
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backpack45 replied to the thread Outer clothing for January Camino."What do you think would be warm enough while walking in winter at home?" Not everyone lives where it snows, or gets freezing cold in the winter, so it certainly pays to ask those who have that kind of experience and knowledge. I have been to the...
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It’s now been almost 3 months since I completed my Camino Frances, and I’m still processing the experience (I suspect that will go on for a long time). A few things have been bubbling up that I think are worthy of sharing: The Camino is like a...
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backpack45 replied to the thread Tales of Being the Only Pilgrim in the Albergue.You sound like a super-considerate person -- considering how a woman on her own might feel. Your experience with the lightswitch might be a good reminder to others to bring a headlamp, or small flashlight (or even use their cellphone) if case...
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backpack45 replied to the thread Inglés Wise Pilgrim not working.I found the Ingles, which we hiked in late September, to be very well signed.
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backpack45 replied to the thread Norte from Irún from USA... an alternative approach... don't sleep in Irún..Even more fun is to fly to Barcelona for a few days and then take the trail to Irun --- at least that worked well for us several years back!
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