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    LIVE from the Camino For those worried about beds...

    The Wise Pilgrim app has a new feature where you can see what places have beds currently. The developer is rolling it out this week. It is up to the albergue if they use it. Here at Betania, a donativo in Pamplona, where we have as yet to fill and often have less than 6 pilgrims for 14-18 beds...
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    LIVE from the Camino New donativo in Pamplona is open: Betania

    This is Betania’s 2nd year. This month there has been a steady trickle and sometimes up to 15 pilgrims in an evening so … we wait and welcome. Many want to book ahead.
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    LIVE from the Camino New donativo in Pamplona is open: Betania

    No but it is very slow here. This is the ither hospitalera. We had 2 pilgrims last night. Five the night before. We can fit up to 18.
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    Help me slow down my Camino Primitivo

    We We loved Vilar de Cas. Highly recommend. Hubby and I sprung for a private room.
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    Help me slow down my Camino Primitivo

    I absolutely recommend a day in Lugo!
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    Lost & Found Lost donkey (plastic)

    Oh no! Jo! I really hope you get Paco back.
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    Hiking skorts for ladies?

    I I reallly love my Icebreaker baselayers. They are soft, comfy, keep me warm or dry, absorb stink, and dry fast.
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    another newbie packing list - would love critiques!

    Re: Quick packing questions 1. no idea 2. I did not use my spork at all. I do not regret taking it. I also did not use my cup. 3. Compeed is NOT the same as Moleskin. Compeed is a silicone skin. You can get some at any Farmacia in Spain. Most towns (note: Town, not village) have one. 4...
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    another newbie packing list - would love critiques!

    I trained in a pair of Ahnus and got another pair about a month before leaving to break them in. Good thing I did, too. My husband wore his Keens that he'd been training in and wore through them before Leon. I had to bring his backups with me when I met up with him in Leon. My husband brought...
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    Any other knitters taking something to work on?

    I didn't see any knitting shops while out and about on my Camino. I did pick up some fluffs of fleece I found at had been shed by sheep. I'm very happy to have a little so that I might spin it and make a momento from it.
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    compression socks

    I was having a hard go of it the first few days until someone recommended that I get a pair of compression socks (Pharmalastic) at the Farmacia. I swear by them now. Mine were open toed and went over the ankle. I think they saved my feet from blisters and other injuries. I'm considering...
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    another newbie packing list - would love critiques!

    Revisiting your clothing. 1. Loved my Ahnu Montaras! Did you get inserts? Look into it. My feet really needed inserts and I did not bring them. The shoes were very comfortable. I did buy them one half size larger and was very happy about that. 2. March April is unpredictable so I do...
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    How many pairs of trousers?

    I agree with this advice. I do have to advise one thing though, when you are dne walking for the day, it's nice to have your shower, launder your pants, and then go out for dinner. You'll need something to wear out of the albuergues while your pants are drying. You'll need to eat and that...
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    Walking Poles - Bring them they are essential

    I brought hiking poles, my husband did not. My advice about poles is this, use them while training. If you find them to be less helpful, then don't bother. I found them to be exactly what I needed. For me, not only were they an important joint saver but they also helped me to keep a rhythm in my...
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    Things you couldnt have done without on the Camino

    Body Glide on my feet before I put my socks on. I had zero blisters.
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