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    Sleeping bag for early September Camino Frances?

    What about your face since it has to be somewhat exposed...if only to breathe!
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    For Virgin pilgrims - newbies

    And I will when I start my first at 82!
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    Please review my packing List

    Thank you for a good advice . I have since decided to ditch the hair dryer given that I am going for a pack no heavier than 10lbs. I am small and light and don't want to have to carry too much weight. I'll live with limp hair and perhaps damp shoes if it rains.
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    Please review my packing List

    Well, i am walking my first Camino in three weeks and I AM taking a hairdryer! (no makeup). First, I AM French! BUT, more importantly , someone online said she took one not for her hair but to dry out her socks, clothes, shoes quickly if needed. Mine weights only 8 oz. and I have the room for...
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    People walking 35 - 40 KM per day

    I disagree. If people want to walk that fast, why don't they just do race walking somewhere else. The Camino has been touted as an event where everyone can be themselves and dress, walk, be alone or not, whatever, as they wish it. It should be the freedom to be who you are. It is a shame if...
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    People walking 35 - 40 KM per day

    I am 82 and planning my first Camino in September and I am with you! The Camino , I thought, was about the exact opposite of speed competition and ego. I am disappointed to find these kinds of walkers which will not be pleasant to encounter. I, too, plan to walk easily and take in the scenery...
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    Bed bugs and prep for the battle

    I read that silk repels bugs including bed bugs. Anyone have any knowledge about that? The site i read said one should use silk liners inside of sleeping bag or sleep in it on top of the bed. Thoughts? I am a newbie going in September so I welcome all information from all of you experienced...
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    Need help cutting down on gear/weight in my pack 🙏

    Great idea to put together a small bag w/poles, scissors, etc and put through baggage. I would buy the poles when I get to Spain if I lost the bag, so I may as well try putting the ones I own through baggage and take my chances that they arrive safely. This would save a bit of $$ which is...
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    Need help cutting down on gear/weight in my pack 🙏

    Many of you write about taking scissors and walking poles. Are you then putting your backpack through baggage when flying to Spain? From the US, anyway, airlines do not allow walking poles or scissors in carry-on; yet I am afraid to put in baggage with the danger, god forbid, of the baggage...
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    Via de la Plata weather - advice

    Could someone tell me how the weather is if one walks Via de la Plata in September. Or october. Still very hot? Rain?
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    Camino Travel Agent recommendations

    Have you heard of Pilgrim?
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    Reservations (?) for September 2022

    Thank you! And glad to be here...part of this terrific group/site.
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    Reservations (?) for September 2022

    With whom did you make your reservations?

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