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  1. Anne100

    Camino shell in Dublin, Ireland?

    Ohhhh... I get it now. Thank you. It was a little bit of a thrill to see it there in Dublin even though I'd finished my Camino weeks earlier!
  2. Anne100

    Camino shell in Dublin, Ireland?

    I saw this on a church near the Guinness brewery in Dublin. Does anyone know what Camino it's marking? (The white stuff is paint, by the way, not bird droppings!)
  3. Anne100

    Tarptent

    I made a silnylon ground cover for the vestibule of my tent. In dry conditions it just covers the ground. I added snaps to it so in wet conditions I can pull up the edges and snap them together over whatever I'm storing in the vestibule, making a little waterproof bundle. I usually keep my gear...
  4. Anne100

    Favorite food to pack?

    I always carried food with me, usually bread, cheese, sunflower seeds, cashews or other nuts, and some kind of chocolate bar.
  5. Anne100

    If you saw few pilgrims...?

    Once or twice on the Primitivo I stayed in an albergue by myself. I can't imagine an albergue turning away a pilgrim if they're open, just because you're the only one there, I don't think you need to worry about that.
  6. Anne100

    Showers and gear

    When you're the one whose stuff is stolen then only one story matters. Better safe than sorry. After having my hiking poles stolen from one of those communal holders I never left poles or shoes in common areas again, either.
  7. Anne100

    Albergue or Hostel? Which are better & cheaper

    I have to strongly disagree with this. One of the dirty little secrets about the Camino that I rarely see or hear mentioned is the party culture. Some of the worst experiences I had in albergues were people who went out drinking and came back to turn the dorm into one big slumber party. This...
  8. Anne100

    Sleeping Bag liner

    I always carry a liner. I have a down bag and I'd much rather clean the liner than the bag, so it helps extend the life of the sleeping bag. Five ounces is a small weight to carry to sleep in silk every night!
  9. Anne100

    how exposed are the Primitivo trails?

    I haven't seen any sheer cliff dropoffs so far. The only thing that even comes slightly close to something like that is the mountain route past the ruins but that's an optional route (worth it, in my opinion, as long as the weather is good). It's a footpath that's high up and you can see down...
  10. Anne100

    Suggestions for a very lightweight tent?

    Nidarosa- have you looked at the MSR Hubba Hubba? It's roomy even for two and the weight split across two people is very low.
  11. Anne100

    A few thoughts about half way through

    Argh... I have so many bones to pick with that book...but that's another thread!
  12. Anne100

    I guess we newbies need to listen..lol

    Good job, Karen. I met a guy who is carrying a pack that weighs 10 pounds EMPTY. I can't say I understand that but to each their own. I've met many people whom are doing a Camino as part of a longer journey so they have much larger and heavier packs but I prefer starting with something that's...
  13. Anne100

    A few thoughts about half way through

    Deedum - if you are sensitive to things like that keep in mind some of the albergues, pensions, hotels, etc. are in older buildings that can have moisture/mold issues. That has kicked up my asthma a few times although I never had to leave any of them, one Benadryl tablet always took care of it...
  14. Anne100

    A few thoughts about half way through

    What I try to do, when I see or experience something upsetting while traveling, is say some prayers for those affected and try to redirect that energy when I get home to improving things in my own country.
  15. Anne100

    Best roaming sim to buy for the camino

    Just to add my experience: no Spanish SIM cards seemed to work with my iPhone (yes, it's unlocked). No idea why. My other option was to buy a Spanish phone but I decided to walk phone-free.
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