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    Severe tummy bug

    Thanks for the kind words from those who have wished me a speedy recovery. I'm nearly there. Having lived in South America, much of the Middle East, South Asia including India and Afghanistan and traveled very widely across the developing world, I would consider myself somewhat of an expert on...
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    What do people use in terms of spray for bedbugs?

    Tee tree oil. On my sleeping bag etc. natural and works as regular insect repellant too without the chemicals! I've got a lot of mozzie bites from the nights I haven't used it in hotels.
  3. wanderwoman

    Severe tummy bug

    Thanks, been to the doctor now in burgos. He said it could be the fountains and warned me not to drink from them....some people are more sensitive than others. He said it could be a virus too. Got rehydration salts, drugs and he gave me fluids to help with dehydration which had gone a bit too...
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    Severe tummy bug

    hi peregrinos, I'm walking the camino France's at the moment and have come down with a very bad tummy bug. I'm pretty sure I got it from drinking in the fountains between Puenta la reina and Azofra somewhere. Of course it could have been from food somewhere too but I tend to think it's from...
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    Day one complete!

    Hi Deb....kept an eye out for you girls last night but couldn't' remember where we were meeting. If I can figure out how to send you a private message on this I will...if you can send me one! Love to catch up for a drink. Feeling much better this morning and it's my birthday so extra chipper! XxxA
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    Day one complete!

    Thank you all so much. I'm thinking of just walking to uterga tomorrow, and going very slow. And stopping even sooner if I need to. I've lightened my bag, treated my blister and had a good rest this evening. Feeling a bit more heartened, mostly by your words of encouragement. Thank you all so...
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    Tired pilgrim needs advice.

    I've just read this whole thread. I'm in pamplona in a similar position and your generous words and advice are amazing! Gracias! Amanda
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    Day one complete!

    All such great advice! Day two has kicked my butt! In pamplona, probably walked too fast and my pack too heavy, plus a bit of jet lag and I am whipped! Blisters coming up on the side of my heels so will be attending to them as soon as I can lift my head off the bed. It was a hot day today...
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    Day one complete!

    Wow! First day from Roncevalles to zubiri done! What a gorgeous walk. So many friendly peregrinos and such magnificent scenery! I'm staying at El Palo de Avellano - lovely rooms, great feeling to it. I took advice from the forum and soaked my feet in the cold river upon arrival...manna from...
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    Starting tomorrow from Roncevalles

    Buenos Dias! I start my camino tomorrow from Roncevalles! Just some last minute questions....leaving madrid early this morning and wondering what I need to take with me to Roncevalles....sounds like there's nothing available there at all? Should I pick up water, snacks etc before arrival...
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    Hiking shoes

    I've now decided on a pair of Ahnu goretex hiking shoes and a pair of Solomon hiking boots after hours of research and a long chat with an expert. Australia is so expensive for kit so have purchased on Amazon then will send back the pair I don't want. I'll still have a month to break them in...
  12. wanderwoman

    Hiking shoes

    My question too!!!! Never thought I would angst so much over a hiking boot ( a high heel yes, but a boot?!) xA
  13. wanderwoman

    Hiking shoes

    Hi vagabondo, Thanks for that!! All my shoes and boots are for snow etc and I much prefer a lighter shoe! Good to hear a positive experience. I start late September through October!!
  14. wanderwoman

    Hiking shoes

    Hi!! I have been having a few problems with a very trusty old pair of scarpa hiking shoes, getting really sore toes. So I'm looking in to new shoes and thinking I'd prefer something much lighter. I'm looking at saloman shoes... I've used them before, like a cross between a sneaking and a...
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    Walking training app!!

    That's interesting.... May I ask what the major health changes were?
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