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    Bed bug advice along Camino Primitivo and Norte

    My method of preventing bring BB back to my home after Camino: Before I leave to my Camino trip, I put a set of clean clothings in my garden shed. After I come home from my Camino trip, I dont bring anything into my house. I go straight to the garden shed (it is a stand alone structure) and...
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    Favorite Communal Meal Recipes

    Hi Jordan, Here is my version of Curried Potato that I made for our Camino group dinner. Ingredients are readily available in most of tiendas, even in small village (I bring my own little pouch of curry powder), all done in one big pot, no big clean up. 2-4 potato 1 onion 1 jar of chickpea 1...
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    Camino Frances in 57 days!

    Hi Gail, If you have a few days at Santiago, do consider to visit other towns within the Galicia province. A few years ago the Spainish national train company REFREN has this promotion deal on for pilgrims: 80 Euros for a 3 days of unlimited train pass to travel within the Galicia province...
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    Sandals...

    I used my Crocs flip flops for all my Caminos and they work out great. Not only I can use them in the shower to prevent my feet to catch foot fungus, they are also OK to wear them to walk about in town. They are super light, strong and easy to dry, They have no tear, just some wear after 4...
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    Vegetarian eateries on the Camino francés

    Wow, thanks for the list Kdespot! This is fabby. And thanks for the Happy Cow app suggestion Mike. I cook my vegetarian meal whenever possible if the Albergue has a working kitchen. After a few days of eating dried out bread with tomato during my first Camino, I started to bring a tiny package...
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    Looking for three Canadians

    Hello Dan, I am from Winnipeg and belong to the Winnipeg Camino chapter. I think I might of know those 3 pilgrims, let me find out from the local chapter. Please private message me. Buen Camino, Dennis
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    2016 September/October Peregrinos Departures

    Sept. 16 - CF (St. Jean) - Dennis Tam & Jim Rondeau. Let's share a cup of cafe con lache or say hi along the way if you seen us. We also will be bring a small medical kit to treat blister if anyone needs it. Learn a few things from previous Caminos. Buen Camino!
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    Vegetarianism on the Camino

    Every couple days you will be walking by towns that have well stocked large grocery stores. You can buy peanut butter there if you ran out, save you to carry extra weight. I always carry a bag of mix nuts and a large bar of chocolate (Valour is my favour) for energy. There are plenty of bars...
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    Vegetarianism on the Camino

    Hello Mike, I am also a vegetarian did Ok during my various Camino trips. By buying food from local tienda/store and cooking my meal at the Albergue, I managed fine. There are always items in the store that one can pull together a non meat dinner. It can be a bunch of greens with a can of chick...
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    Food suggestions - what shouldn't we miss along the route

    Hello Christian, The food at Portugal is amazing and the price is even better. Don't miss all the sea side restaurants along the beach as you leave Porto. Some cafes offer complimentary pastry when you order a cup of coffee (you pay what you eat). Many grocery stores has a deli section that...
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    Recipes for 12

    Hola Annie, During my first Camino, I cooked for 10 pilgrims for a total of 25 Euros. The cost for each of us was 2.50 Euro, about the price for a cup of café con lache. We used a combination of can goods and fresh vegetable, whatever is available at the local tiny tienda. Since then on all my...
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    THANK YOU to All on This Forum Who Help We "Rookie Pilgrims"

    Hi Dan, The Camino will be unlike anything you have experienced. Enjoy everything it has to offer, because there aren't any more adventures like this. Buen Camino!
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    3.5 Weeks Away from My Camino...Packing Items/ Weight...Is 8.5 Kg a lot?

    Hi Dan, here is what I used as my day pack during my Camino. It is super light and can be folded into size of a fist. I use it to carry food back to the Albergue, carry my cloth/toiletries to the shower. In case I dislike the Albergue's pillow, sometime I stuff the bag with my clean set of cloth...
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    Checking Backpacks or Taking as Carry-ons

    They are from an unlikely store. Princess Auto at Sooke area, which is a big hardware have walking poles on sale for $20 periodically. Check their flyers. They are good quality with anti shock handles. Of course they are not as light or fancy as the pricey ones, but they perform well at all my...
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    Checking Backpacks or Taking as Carry-ons

    As with Air Canada, the guide line for walking pole is they are considered as walking aid, so you are allowed to carry them on board, part of their accessibility and mobility policy. Each airline has their own set of rules, best is check them on line before you go. Know the fact if you are...
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