Less than a month to go

We have continued our training by walking more hills and with backpacks. We had a couple good 16 km 

( 10 miles ) hikes during our recent trip to CA with 

shorter 8-12 km most other days. Training is a little     tougher in the AZ heat but hopefully will be                worthwhile on the warm days on the Camino. 

We think we have all the grear we need ( and             probably more ). In the end, we will make what we     have work. We can get rid of anything we find is not worth carrying or we can buy anything we find we      really need. 

Our flight to London on August 20th is coming           quickly. We will spend 6 days with Casie before we    start our journey by train to St Jean Pied de Port to    start walking the Camino on August 29th. 

All of the things Chuck will be wearing and/or 

carrying. (At least at the beginning) Kathy’s is about    the same amount. When packed the backpack         weighs about 13 lbs without any water bottles which. will add a few lbs. 

 

Chuck’s backpack with patches, poles and scallop    shell. The scallop shell tied on with a spare shoelace.  ( trying to dual purpose as much as possible)was       hand painted by Kathy is the symbol of the Camino. 

Buen Camino