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    CWBuff reacted to Rebekah Scott's post in the thread Pilgrimage or vacation? with Haha Haha.
    Just lay that down and walk away from it.
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    CWBuff reacted to trecile's post in the thread Theft at Roncesvalles with Thank you Thank you.
    Why the h*ll do people think it's a good idea to leave valuables laying around? The vast majority of pilgrims will never have anything stolen, and your strategy will work at least 99% of the time, but just this week there have been several...
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    Just an FYI that all available beds are taken in SJPDP tonight - fully, truly COMPLETO! There’s an indication of how busy this year may be since it’s just a Wednesday in late April, not usually considered a busy time for the CF. Cold weather...
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    CWBuff replied to the thread Theft at Roncesvalles.
    My friend who started last Monday hit a 1st snag when her backpack with all the stuff did not make Bordeaux. (yes I know she should've worn at least one outfit and that should've included the hiking shoes but no use of going there now; it is what...
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    CWBuff reacted to t2andreo's post in the thread Theft at Roncesvalles with Thank you Thank you.
    NEVER - LIKE EVER - be separated from your valuables, even for a moment. Cargo pants with lots of pockets help. Cross torso bags, like a fanny or bum bag worn cross-body are also good. The less it looks like a woman's handbag - purse, the more...
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    CWBuff reacted to trecile's post in the thread Theft at Roncesvalles with Like Like.
    I was thinking about that too. People are too trusting and don't use them and also leave their valuables laying around. If you wouldn't leave something on a park bench don't leave it out in an albergue!
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    CWBuff reacted to Waka's post in the thread Theft at Roncesvalles with Like Like.
    My valuables never leave me, when it comes to showering they go in a dry sack and join me.
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    CWBuff reacted to Silvermomma's post in the thread Theft at Roncesvalles with Like Like.
    Wow. I would not think it necessary to lock up my poncho.
  • CWBuff
    This is all great advice and I truly appreciate the guidance and opinions that everyone has offered in this thread. I value your recommendations and realize they come from your experience and from a position of good will. Thank you all for...
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    CWBuff reacted to EmmaHikes's post in the thread Making friends when starting the Camino later with Buen Camino! Buen Camino!.
    Thanks all for your detailed responses! I did consider that @CWBuff initially but hearing about the crowds starting at the beginning of May in SJPDP as @EricJR is pointing out above (and as I read in the Live CF thread), think sticking with...

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