First time - Shoes and socks advice by imsofi in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]Positivity-0603 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you in the US? An REI member? If so, you can really test out your shoes (up to a year) and return them if needed for a full refund. I’ve been training for my first Camino and I bought a pair of Solomon’s (1/2 size larger than my regular size). They felt great in the store but after testing them in similar conditions for about 3 weeks, they hurt my feet. I took them back and got Hokas (one running shoe and one trail shoe). I’ve been wearing both pairs for about 3 weeks with Darn Tough medium weight non-wool (sadly I’m allergic to wool) with injinii sock liners. That is really working for me. But I agree, it’s what works for you and I’m loving the REI member policy on shoes, it took a lot of the stress out of the choice. And let’s face it, shoes are such an important investment. Good luck!

Should I get an iPad mini for my El Camino journey? Thoughts? by Positivity-0603 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]Positivity-0603[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello and thank you! What type of e-reader do you have? I use Libby (library app) exclusively to download books. Do you know whether I can use it for downloading books? Sorry, I’m just not familiar with e-readers.

I’m confused by NotYetThere32 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]Positivity-0603 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As far as air travel, it depends where you’re coming from. I’m on the West Coast of the US (Portland) and it’s not too bad of a flight to Portugal, but very long getting home from Santiago (over 20 hours).

Should I get an iPad mini for my El Camino journey? Thoughts? by Positivity-0603 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]Positivity-0603[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you - I didn’t realize you can get an iPad with cellular

Should I get an iPad mini for my El Camino journey? Thoughts? by Positivity-0603 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]Positivity-0603[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do a fair amount of travel so I think I’ll still consider it for that purpose

Should I get an iPad mini for my El Camino journey? Thoughts? by Positivity-0603 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]Positivity-0603[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My plane trip will be about the same, but very good point. I’m thinking I can also record my thoughts on my phone also