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Ddreaming replied to the thread Backpacks Check-in or carry-on.I have flown with Qatar twice from Australia. Both times I carried on my backpack 38 Litre Osprey Eja with rigid frame. One time I packed walking poles and pocket knife in a cylinder that got checked in. The second time I bought them there with...
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Ddreaming replied to the thread The one thing I should have done before I left for the Camino.I would ring your debit card company to check that your card is still valid. I arrived in France to find mine didn't work because they had cancelled it. Always have backup credit and debit cards.
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Ddreaming replied to the thread Lessons Learned on the Camino - From Leon September 2023.I walked camino CF last October and had no problem getting a bed in albergues. I didn't prebook only in Roncesvalles. I stayed at Municipal, Donativos and Private albergues.
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Ddreaming replied to the thread How often do you take a break?.I have lots of breaks for coffee and cocoa and snacks but I don't have lunch. I prefer to get to my destination and have a large dinner. I feel uncomfortable if I eat lunch.
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Ddreaming replied to the thread Sun Sleeves?.I wore them for a season of tennis in Australia's harsh sun. I found they stretched dramatically so were useless re the sun. It's long sleeved for me.
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Ddreaming replied to the thread Heat waves...walking in August..I walked the CF six years ago in August and the Le Puy five years ago in August. Both times I started at 630 am ( it was light) and finished by 3 pm. I wear a hat, long sleeves and long pants. I carried 1.5 litres of water. I found these...
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Ddreaming replied to the thread Down Packable Coat in April?.I only think you need the sleeping bag, merino wool shirt, rain jacket and vest.
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Ddreaming replied to the thread Paving, dirt, gravel, or...?.I remember clearly that rocky descent into Portomarin in the dark and rain with a head torch. I thought it was the most dangerous part of my camino. I heavily relied on my walking poles. I thought if I fell down here what would happen? I...
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Ddreaming replied to the thread Merino wool shirt.Hi Chrissy, I wouldn't normally wear an undergarment for two weeks either but it was cold and rainy for two weeks solid. I didn't think my merino wool T-shirt would survive their washing machines and there is no way it would dry. I did wash my...
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Ddreaming replied to the thread Merino wool shirt.I wash my merino wool T-shirts on a cold, gentle wash in the washing machine and the last cycle spins the clothes. They come out almost dry. No problem hand washing and wringing on the camino. However wore one T-shirt for two weeks under my...
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