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You can close off that dorm, which may or may not limit them depending on where they are hiding.
Getting rid of bedbugs is about vigilance. You can close and fumigate, but sadly they are great at hiding and that may not do the trick.
I try not...
Just a warning to those in the towns before Sarria and in the city- we found bed bugs at two different albergues before and in Sarria hiding in the cracks of the stone walls! Make sure to check the walls with your flashlight before setting up...
I feel ya, brother. I, too am on a biologic due to Crohn’s Disease. All I can say is what works for me. As my daughter says, ‘you do you’. I leave for my Camino Monday (Franćes). I’ve been training for the last year. I used Injinji toe liners...
Is that right 1.2 lbs (544grams) is enormous! (same as my jacket ,kilt, gaiters and ultra light umbrella all together)
Don't do overkill it's a struggle cos we always think of the what ifs!!
I lugged so much electronic stuff i never used...
Hi misspenn!
Just a heads up if you run out of chews!
I took a few Nuun electrolyte tabs as i began my first walk, but when the i ran out someone recommended drinking a can of Aquarius Lemon or Orange that you can buy in bars/cafes everywhere...
Thank you for all of this - you are so wonderful helping this newbie. Right now, my room likes like an Amazon and REI explosion bc I've bought every version of everything to text weight, what capacity of pack I need, etc. Of course I'd like to...
What kind of soap\shampoo do you use? ;)
I mean a post without nonsense.... come ON! what is the world coming to?
On a serious note as to OP's questions - many diferent opinions. I can add from my experience and not sure if it will help or...
Lots of good advice already so I will add a little of my research
All rain gear these days is breathable, which means in a real downpour you will get wet. The only type of rain gear that will keep you completely dry is some non-breathable...
Shoes: You're fine. Forget the shoe liners unless they improve the fit.
Rain jacket: Stand in the shower with your proposed rain shell on and see if that works for you. I suspect it will not. The decision for you is actually whether to get...
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