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  1. ilovelife

    Is a lock necessary?

    Thanks Falcon.
  2. ilovelife

    Is it necessary to get a VISA to travel to Spain from Canada?

    My uncle is telling me today that I need to apply for a VISa to travel in Spain for the 2 months I will be gone. Can anyone verify if this is correct information? I haven't come accross anything telling me that I need to get a VISA. Any information is helpful. Thank you. Antonio.
  3. ilovelife

    Is a lock necessary?

    Would you say that it is necessary to bring a combination lock in order to lock stuff up in lockers? Is it a wotrthless item to bring? Not sure if there are lockers at the albergues or if there are enough albergues with lockers to warrant bringing a lock. Any feedback on this? Thanks.
  4. ilovelife

    Not that I'm concerned but how many got bit by BED BUGS on the Camino

    And how long does it take to dry then? I am planning on getting the Permithrin in Saint Jean or Orisson as I cannot find it anywhere in Toronto. So I will be spraying my gear once I am there.
  5. ilovelife

    Will the flowers be over by May?

    Stunning! This is exactly the sight I envisioned on seeing somewhere on the Camino. I hope the flowers will still be there. Thank you for posting!
  6. ilovelife

    School work/Summer school during the Camino...

    I was planning on bringing my phone only but now am thinking to bring my tablet in order to do my homework.
  7. ilovelife

    School work/Summer school during the Camino...

    So I'm currently in third year of my university degree. I have registered to do an 'easy' online course beginning May 07 and ending July 25. My Camino will commence late April and end late June. This means that if I choose to keep this course and complete it I will have to use a computer once a...
  8. ilovelife

    Permethrin

    Hi Ellen. What was the name of the produft you found? And where did you find it? How was your camijo? Any incidents of bed bugs? antonio
  9. ilovelife

    My Camino: An escape, from my mind

    Thanks for your kind words Alex. I'm interested in knowing what is meant by 'the right stuff'. Does this mean people of a spiritual nature about themselves? Or meaning due to the physical endurance of the trek?
  10. ilovelife

    My Camino: An escape, from my mind

    I will be solo, yes. I will start end of April - probably April 29th or so. Starting from SJPDP. I think the forum members have already helped me get the most of the experience. Now, I am just waiting, gathering my gear, and then off to enjoy every moment.
  11. ilovelife

    My Camino: An escape, from my mind

    I certainly know it will be memorable. I went to check out an equipment store in the city to try on several different backpacks and the salesperson said he sees 2-3 people a day saying they are going to do the Camino. I think it will be much more social than I am expecting but that can be a good...
  12. ilovelife

    My Camino: An escape, from my mind

    Just received confirmation from my workplace. I have been approved for the time off I requested. I am now officially going to Spain and doing the Camino de Santiago. I have such a sense of purpose again. Excited to say the least. As Bilbo Baggins says as he leaves the Shire, "I'm going on an...
  13. ilovelife

    The Big Backpack Myth

    How much is the baggage service? And how does it work exactly?
  14. ilovelife

    My Camino: An escape, from my mind

    I'm really appreciative of you sharing this wisdom. I will be reading and re-reading everyone's posts many times before I leave. I feel that you are right in saying that having the expectations I shared will not allow me to be in the present moment. Not being in the present moment is something...
  15. ilovelife

    My Camino: An escape, from my mind

    Thanks to everyone for sharing your insights. I've started to take a different approach with dealing with my depression. Aside from therapy which is helpful I have been more honest with people in sharing with them my mental struggle. In taking a risk by making myself vulnerable instead of...
  16. ilovelife

    My Camino: An escape, from my mind

    A couple of my favourite movies are Into the Wild and Tracks. These true life stories depict people that were traumatized by life situations. Their need to get away from people and venture into the wildness of nature was a way to deal with their feelings of being an outcast, of not fitting in...
  17. ilovelife

    Bed Bug Sheets

    Thanks annie for the great info. I am actually a bit turned off from doing my camino because of these pests. After going through the experience of having them in my apartment and the subsequent steps taken in order to get rid of them i really do not want a repeat experience. For myself the...
  18. ilovelife

    They are about to 'digitalise' the Camino

    Hmmm. Not really sure what to think about this news. I can see the pluses and minuses but have to admit it doesn't sit well with me. And I still haven't even done the Camino yet. :)
  19. ilovelife

    Can we stay at Albergue's for days at a time?

    Ok. So a follow up question to the responses I've received... Does every Albergue have private rooms? And what kind of a price difference is there between private rooms and the regular Albergue rooms?? Thanks so much.
  20. ilovelife

    Can we stay at Albergue's for days at a time?

    I just want to confirm with people that have done the Camino that staying at albergues for several days is allowed. For instance if I decide I want to take a couple of days to recuperate or if I stumble upon a beautiful part of Spain that I want to explore and bask in, will albergue's allow me...

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