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  1. ClaireJJ

    Where do you carry your valuables?

    I use a 'neck wallet' which I wear under my shirt. It makes for a somewhat unusual bosom profile at times, but 1) that's not really a concern I have on the Camino, and 2) it's pretty slim & light-weight (only contains passports, credit card, & a few euros) and 3) I can easily keep it with me at...
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    Priest attacked?

    I am so sorry to hear of the attack on the priest and hope his recovery is rapid. I also hope the perpetrators are found. I realize this type of thing happens too frequently and I am more than usually upset because I identify with the Camino, revere people who work on/near the Camino, and hate...
  3. ClaireJJ

    LIVE from the Camino Its hot

    Wishing you a Buen Camino, lots of water, and some of your favorite kind of companions.
  4. ClaireJJ

    What to leave out - Camino Frances

    Buen Camino Arenita, If I were you, I'd wait till I was on the Camino and let your experiences guide you (of course, you will have to decide where to start). Everyone has different tastes and experiences and it seems to me that those experiences are often circumstantial (more related to the...
  5. ClaireJJ

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD JFK and Covid testing??

    NeiraBrazil, Nice of you to apologize but I certainly do not see the need for you to do so. It's perfectly alright to say you find something expensive. Cost is a relative thing - what is expensive to some is not to others. Buen Camino.
  6. ClaireJJ

    Same Camino over and over again

    Your question reminded me of icecream. Out of all the flavors offered of a given brand, once I am caught up in the awe of one flavor, it is hard for me to pull myself away, even though I know others may be great and I am missing out. My compromise is usually 2 scoops - the new one on the top...
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    Elegant lodging in Santiago

    In 2017 my sister and I stayed at a neat little Pension called the Pension con Encanto San Martino Pinario. It was a lovely small place with kind hosts. It was very centrally located, although we couldn't seem to get our bearing in Santiago and continually had difficulty getting "home." I...
  8. ClaireJJ

    Albergue de peregrinos O Cebreiro

    Those showers certainly did make an impression! I remember I took one look and decided it wouldn't be my day to shower. On the bright side, imagine how much water is saved there if 20-30-40% of pilgrims decide to forego showers.
  9. ClaireJJ

    Albergue de peregrinos O Cebreiro

    The large, modern Albergue there was my least favorite (one over-taxed staff person, wifi difficulties, open showers, lotsa snorers) on the entire Camino, but that said, I had an experience there with a pilgrim from Korea that was heartwarming and that I remember often. I'm thinking that the...
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    Really Dumb Albergue Question. Sorry.

    Depends on the situation at that particular albergue. I have a towel that will wrap around, but that still leaves the issue of what to do when you get back to your bunk & bag. If the place seems really crowded and there is no place to hide, I try to take at least base clothing...
  11. ClaireJJ

    Why the hurry?

    Yes, I think "circling like a collie" is a funny image. Nice to see your explanation and yes, I have noticed that men often insult their friends - all in love. So do service members and some women - it's a thing. I remember standing in line for dinner at an albergue in Estella, jokingly...
  12. ClaireJJ

    Why the hurry?

    This is an entertaining thread, which I really have enjoyed, but which I hope to forget about soon so I won't be keeping it my consciousness as I walk the Camino (in Sept). I don't want to be second guessing myself and to make sure I ask the proper questions when I just want to connect with...
  13. ClaireJJ

    Post-Camino shoe observations

    Peregrina 2000. I love that you were a "rookie" for 17 years. I too find Altras a treat for my toes. So far no blisters, but then I am a genuine rookie (this year will be my 2nd Camino), so it's early to say.
  14. ClaireJJ

    The Danger of using Permethrin to prevent Bed Bugs.

    Thanks for clarifying. I feel much better knowing bedbugs get to enjoy their last meal. :).
  15. ClaireJJ

    The Danger of using Permethrin to prevent Bed Bugs.

    Dave, I'm confused. Are you saying permethrin doesn't repel bedbugs but kills them OR that it doesn't repel or kill them? Just wondering. I'm a permethrin fan. I used it during 3 military deployments and didn't have any problems. Mosquitoes appeared not to like me in my treated BDUs and I...
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