Sunday, September 14, 2014

Preparing for the Camino, pt.2


Gathering the gear!    

Just days away from our departure now, I gathered up most of my gear and placed it on the bed.  The recommended weight of your pack for this trek is 10% of your body weight, which will be impossible! But I'm still shooting for a sub-20 pound target.

While I'm confident that our fitness level will be adequate for this adventure, our main concern has been our feet! Shelly bought yet another set on insoles yesterday, let's hope these help her sore feet! I'm bringing an ankle brace to wear at night for my plantar fasciitis....man, we must be getting old!

The latest forecasts look okay. Occasional evening showers, highs around Pamplona in the 80s. It will be cooler than here thank goodness.



Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Preparing for the Camino de Santiago

Hunter's Creek, outside Reno.
 
Looking back at Reno in the distance.
Applegate trail to the North Fork of the American River.


Above Alpine Meadows