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  1. J

    Pyrenees V O'Cebreiro

    My two favourite parts of the camino were climbing over the Pyrenees and walking up to O'cebreiro . There was no one around, beautiful landscape and the odd cow. At one point, i dropped my pack and danced, free form for 10 minutes for the shear joy of being there, being alone and being...
  2. J

    Sites not to miss on the Camino Frances

    That Castle was one of the highlights of my walk a couple of years ago. The castle is being restored and is truly amazing........DON"T miss the library there....... all the books are hand written and beautiful.......... i nearly missed going in as i was so tired from the days walk but the woman...
  3. J

    Back from the camino - the documentary!

    What a beautiful video. Thank you. i did the same walk 2 years ago at the same time of year and you really captured it. i'm sitting here in tears of joy........yes, grab it and go for it................................ LIFE............ cheers julie
  4. J

    Trail snacks

    honestly... the whole idea is to be in a different culture... if you want to repeat what's at home, i don't really get the point. also, a lot of people, myself included, were pleasantly surprised to find that eating loxally i just wasn't hungry.... in australia on a 14 km walk i'm starving
  5. J

    Walking at night... ??

    Hi there, i too love walking in the dark. i found (sept and october) that i had a pattern of getting up at 6am and leaving the alburge by 6.30 am, that it was often quite dark until about quarter to eight. I always had my head torch around my neck and preferred to walk alone and in the complete...
  6. J

    What is the most you have walked in a day?

    I mostly walked in the low 20s but ond day, through sheer mismanagement and crazy enthusiasm , i walked 43 kms from the little hamlet of Cassanova to the lovely private albergue in Santa Irene. I left in the morning in moonlight and arrived in moonlight.... but what a great day!!! But then...
  7. J

    Starting the end of April

    sorry Arn " To live for", i agree it was a great decision to stop there, to catch up with myself, to enjoy not hurrying and to start to adjust to a new way of life and so much more. for me the walk over the Pyrenees was one of the highlights and so it was good to take my time a savour the...
  8. J

    5Kg (clothes) 2Kg to play with - any suggestions?

    I don't know how you got it so low. i used a chux super wipe (large) as a towel to save weight. My diary (an essential for me) was made of rice type paper to keep the weight down. i think 2 sets of clothes, one on, one off is the go. I also took a head torch and used it every day... a bit e...
  9. J

    Liner Socks - Icebreakers

    hi there Ellen, i don't have large calves but more like fat ankles and i found i used the toed liner socks called Nijinji and thick thurlo outer socks. I left sjdp on september 7th last year. The main thing i did to address the problem was i took all my socks ( 3 inners + 3 pairs of outers) to...
  10. J

    Smart Packing and Unexpected Backpack Items

    Hi there, i took a small tube of super glue, that ended up holding my boot together for the final legs. I also used tape for blisters to patch my money waist strap and to mark my pole that looked like everyone else's. But my all time favourite was my Chux super wipe that i used as a towel. So...
  11. J

    What issues arise when walking with a companion?

    i couldn't agree more. I would recommend that anyone walking the Camino, walk alone... i loved being able to stop when and where i wanted to stop, to be able to bask in the luxury of eating an orange on the side of the path and then having a little nap... no where to be, no time to be there...
  12. J

    Hello from a new Pilgrim

    hi there jennifer, took off this year on sept 6th, brilliant whether the whole walk, 32 days of, at times heat wave conditions,not one drop of rain!! carried my gortex jacket for nothing, but did use it as a wind break twice. for me the first 2 days, up and over the Pyrenees were the best two...
  13. J

    Slipping in boots

    hi there brawbiether, honestly i spent so much $$ on boots and socks before i left it was ridiculous, someone at the op shop is walking around in really good boots!! i ended up walking in northface as they had the widest toe box i could find - they were held together with superglue by the end...
  14. J

    Great Boots vs. Two Pairs of Walking Shoes

    hi there Almhath, i use a very strong anti - persperant on my feet.It is made by Dove or Rexona and you can by it in Australia from the chemist shop. It is for people with really bad sweating problems, so it is perfect to reduce sweat on the feet. I would put it on in the evening before bed...
  15. J

    Foot Issues

    Thanks for the response SabineP about the Lowa Renegades - i am excitedly waiting for them to arrive and will definitely take them to my podiatrist for attention. As i get older i find there are so many more support people i need on my team!! bye for now juju
  16. J

    Foot Issues

    arn't feet just the most basic thing! i thanked my podiatrist so many times in my head on the Way and then in person when i returned. i walked in north face boots ( i wouldn't particularly recommend them) but my podiatrist sent me off armed with two pairs of inner sole/ orthotic thingies. One...
  17. J

    Somewhat disillusioned....

    Hello all, just finished the Camino Francis on 11th October- 35 days on the trail, 32 days of walking.... absolutely loved it and am trying to plan another one sooner than soon ....... just wanted to let people know i piggybacked along the Way with a huge group of young people all walking in...
  18. J

    Online survey about the Camino Francés

    Re: Online survey would not complete hi there Henry, i tried to fill in your survey on sunday 30th octiber but i was unable to complete it... the question concerning costs etc to and from plus equipment would not receive characters... cheers juju
  19. J

    Alternative paths between Villafranca & O’Cebreiro (Dragonte

    Re: Alternative paths between Villafranca and O’Cebreiro It's funny how different we all are! I overnighted at o,cebreiro on 6th October this year, had the best walk up to the summit, brilliant views, i just had to keep stopping and looking and enjoying the vista, felt so good i stopped and...
  20. J

    What is the one albergue you would avoid?

    I just passed thru Estella a week ago. The municipal albergue is discusting. It was filthy and over- crowded. I couldn't even sit up in the bed. The bunk above was so low- such a pity as it a lovely little town and the experience left a bad impression on me. Two new friends actuall left during...

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