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    Buffs Camino design

    Hi LTfit, my buffs arrived! Just in time too, God willing, we leave next week! Blessings, Alicia
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    The question of money

    Hi, you may want to look into setting up a checking account with Schwab bank; it's an online bank that was recommended many times on another thread on this forum. It takes about three weeks to set up to the point that allows you to wire money from your regular account at another bank right into...
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    Medications

    Great advice on labeling the baggies and ditching the containers....Thanks!! Hadn't thought of that. I've got enough vials right now that I can peel off the sticky labels and place them onto ziplocks to lighten the load as soon as we're on the Camino! Again, thanks! Blessings!
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    I bought more pacer poles today...

    Hi all, we used regular poles on day hikes in Alaska and that convinced us on how valuable they can be in preventing knee injuries (both over 50) but we had to deal with sore hands and wrists for a short time afterwards. Since reading about pacer poles on this forum and how they are designed...
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    Sports bras

    I have been looking for a quick dry, med support (large breasted but wanted all day comfort) and no stink bra for a few months now. I was looking for merino but they all seem to be made in racer back style. I also have broad shoulders so racing back bras don't work for me. After a few...
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    Kindle App and Guide Book with History

    Hi Stacey, No, our previous pilgrimages have not been on a Camino. We've only been on pilgrimage tours with our church; company was Unitours. I loved that our tours have been geared towards 'Catholic' experiences; there's nothing like having Mass in quiet, sacred places in the Holy Land...
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    Kindle App and Guide Book with History

    Hi Stacey, I like the map, thank you. I only plan to take an iphone so I'm thinking I'll bookmark it on Safari but I'm wondering if I'll be able to access it along the way or only in the larger towns. Yes, my hubby, daughter and I are doing this as a spiritual pilgrimage; first one we're...
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    Kindle App and Guide Book with History

    Wow, I just downloaded the sample book into my iphone, so much info. I'm trying to figure out how to purchase, keeps getting stuck, maybe I'm just being impatient. How did the Kindle book and Google map work out for you on your 2013 Camino? We plan to start ours at the end of March 2014 and...
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    Class of 2014

    Hola Marcopesce, saludos from El Paso, TX! God willing, we will leave SJPP on March 29th but we plan on stopping in Orisson (if they are open by then) so we should be a day or two behind you as we start out...maybe we will meet along the way! Blessings and Buen Camino, Alicia
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    Easter Sunday 2014: Burgos or Leon

    Oh, I didn't mention, we should be in Mazarife on the morning of Easter. Might someone know if there will be an early morning Mass or sunrise service or will we have to wait until the evening when we get to the next stop? Thank you and many blessings. Alicia
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    Easter Sunday 2014: Burgos or Leon

    Hello Piogaw, I am so looking forward to spending Holy Week and Easter in Spain. I really appreciate how the culture intertwines with the Catholic religion and I can hardly wait to see the parades I've read so much about. I expect there will be a heaviness to the 'festivities' on Holy Thursday...
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    Easter Sunday 2014: Burgos or Leon

    Thanks for all the information. I was able to book the last triple room at the Pension Sandoval. When I last checked, they still had three double rooms (shared bathroom) left at 61 euros per night. I would like to have been able to book a room with a private bath but I wasn't willing to pay...
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    Buffs Camino design

    Please put me down for one; will be watching thread to see final design and cost. We leave for Camino in March, hope to receive it before then. Thanks, Alicia
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    Easter Sunday 2014: Burgos or Leon

    We are currently trying to secure a room for two nights in Leon, if we are unable to then we may have to change our plans and we will certainly keep your recommendation of Sahagun in mind. I am sure that wherever we find ourselves on Good Friday, it will be exactly what we need spiritually...
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    Getting Fit

    Hi Gerard, Thanks for the link. My brother in law recently mentioned pretty much the same thing. He said we should work on strengthening our core; that would help our balance when carrying our pack. I don't think I've run across any posts discussing this type of training on the forum so your...
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