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  1. Karen C.

    Show me your tattoo

    I love my tattoo! I get many positive comments on it and i get to share my Camino experience with those who ask.
  2. Karen C.

    Sticks or no sticks?

    I used my walking poles every day on our camino. Probably would have not made it quite so well in some spots without them. Upper arm strength was increased considerably and inches on arms were lost. Only slight inconvenience was putting on and off the rubber tips. But we were probably more...
  3. Karen C.

    Water Bottles on Shoulder Strap/Hipbelt?

    I also knitted myself a water bottle carrier. However, this was after our Camino. while on the Camino I had two water bottles in the hip holder of my backpack. Very inconvenient, as my husband would have to remove them for me each time I needed a drink. Definitely prefer something on the front...
  4. Karen C.

    Water Bottles on Shoulder Strap/Hipbelt?

    Did the same, although it was after our Camino. The Camino was spent with water bottles on the hip hop of my
  5. Karen C.

    How much weight did you lose?

    My husband and I lost 15 lbs. each. Most has stayed off after a year. Also lost 1" off hips, 1/2" off thighs, and arms. Who hoo!
  6. Karen C.

    How much weight did you lose?

    I was so pleased to have lost 15 lbs. 1" off each thigh, and hips, waist and bust. Used my poles every day and lost 1/ 2" off each arm. Passed on bread 90% of the time. Never passed up a Zuma DE Naranja or cafe con leche! Only need to do the Camino Frances 2 more times to hit my target weight...
  7. Karen C.

    Identifying / misidentifying gear

    Used very obvious duct tape (leopard print in rainbow colors) on our poles, and bright colored carabinera through the back heel loops on hiking shors/boots and throughpole loops to keep all items together and identifiable.
  8. Karen C.

    Be careful sending luggage to Santiago

    Email address and Ivar'a phone number were both on the mailing label, as instructed.
  9. Karen C.

    Be careful sending luggage to Santiago

    No blame to Ivar. Post office on SJPP might have been a little lax. Maybe they could have contacted us or Ivar to see what we would like them to do with our luggage, but no contact was made. We did indeed have an awesome camino and did in no way let this inconvenience slow us down. Got 2 new...
  10. Karen C.

    Be careful sending luggage to Santiago

    Followed Ivar's directions regarding shipping our luggage from SJPP via post office. Even brought shrink wrap with us! Post office in SJPP had never seen luggage shipped that way and warned us that shipping this way was not advisable. Shrink wrapped and taped all tightly with shipping labels...
  11. Karen C.

    David's refreshment stand before Astorga

    He is most definitely still there as of last week. Had the pleasure of giving him a little business. Delightful!
  12. Karen C.

    Lack of electrolytes – an issue on the Camino?

    Where do you buy the Magnesium Effervescent tablets?
  13. Karen C.

    May/June on the Frances

    We Wil probably cross paths as my husband and I depart SJPP on May 12. Overnight in Orisson.
  14. Karen C.

    Can We Bring Coffee and Tea Into Spain?

    What? No Starbucks? Seriously?
  15. Karen C.

    other shoes?

    I have decided to wear Keen hiking shoes and take Keen sandals. Have never been able to wear flip flops for any length of time. As I have no fat pads on my feet, I need to have a decent pair of shoes to walk on pavement. The hiking shoes are great on trails but my feet burn if I wear them too...
  16. Karen C.

    Hip injury

    Is this something a cortisone shot administered before your Camino might help?
  17. Karen C.

    Starting our First Camino shortly.

    So excited for you. We have a little less than a month. Sleepless nights already!
  18. Karen C.

    Having concerns with the distances to walk each day

    Pat, my husband and I are from Lafayette, Colorado. Where are you from?
  19. Karen C.

    Anyone Stayed in Auberge du Pelerin in SJPP? New Pilgrim Needs Info

    Husband and I are booked there May 11th. Looking forward to it!
  20. Karen C.

    Transportation from Santiago to Paris

    Our plan is to take the train from Santiago back to Paris at the end of our Camino in June. Looking forward to that ride already!

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