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    Alsa bus platform in Santiago Bus Station

    Alsa buses are down stairs lower level number 19 or 20 position. Early morning buses are few. You can't miss it
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    Bed bugs and black bags

    I believe the black bag concept is derived from the eradication process of BB's. The idea is to encase your belongings in said bag and place it in the sun for a few hours. The temperature is what kills the bugs. I think it has to be somewhere around 117 deg. Fahrenheit or there about. I could be...
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    Don't worry, about a thing... (top five fears and why they shouldn't be)

    To the person that said they hated their trekking poles, you may want to reconsider taking them with you. They not only aid you in going up and down the steep sections ,but also provide you with a little more balance in the rougher trails. The trail up to La Faba can be a bit challenging with...
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    wrapping backpack for air travel.

    If you are shipping your pack as luggage,you may try a glad bag trash bag with a draw string. It is puncture proof and the tsa won't have to cut it open when they inspect it. It also gives you the Camino merit badge for creativity.
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    Sandals vs flip flops

    Holy qucomole, that's a lot of stuf. I carried a rucksack weighing at 9.5lbs. Next year I will switch to a 3 or 4lbs. Sling bag. But , hey, I'm a guy. My two cents is try living out of your pack for one week at home and do all of the washing etc out of a baño sink and hang your stuff over a...
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    dreadful walk,awful people,

    You guys crack me up! I guess only those who have experienced all of this find it hilarious, I know I do. Big doings tomorrow in SDC . Holiday, should be interesting. Remember, if you ain't laughing,it isn't funny!
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    dreadful walk,awful people,

    Are we having fun yet? I know I am! This am around 01:30 half dozen middle aged revelers came into the Albergue singing Germanic drinking songs as the came up the stairs. They all kicked off their stinking boots and left them in the pathway next to the head of my bunk. They leaned their wooden...
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    LIVE from the Camino Warning - you may need to book ahead

    Not to worry, you will be able to find a place. It may not be the Waldorf but after a long walk a bed is a bed. After Zuburi it will ease up a bit. Ponferrada,villafranca, etc. I was the only one in the pensions. It got a little busy from Sarria with all of the hordes on bicycles and a few...
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    Is bringing a passport mandatory?

    I think it may have been Hingham instead of Braintree.
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    Is bringing a passport mandatory?

    Marc You may want to check out your local REI store. Eagle creek and rei brands have a few to choose from which are all good quality. I think there is an rei near Braintree or Brockton. I was there last fall,but can't remember the exact location. I'm sure Siri can help you out though. I have...
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    I made the mistake of...

    Big mistake IMHO. I agreed to have a friend go with me and another seasoned traveler to India last year on a 4 week trek through southern country. He was your typical ugly American. Constant complainer,rude,extremely cheap,where's the McDonald type. A total dependent for everything. He tried to...
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    Sporting goods stores

    If you are at the bus terminal , cross the street north of the citadel and walk about 1/2 blocks. On your right there is a sporting goods store that sells all of the tech. Stuff. Also there is a large department store across the street which has all kinds of quality outdoor gear and equipment...
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    Need info pls

    There are two small convenience shops in the Logroño bus terminal . If they are open on your arrival time , you may have luck finding a SIM card . I believe that they have phone cards as I have topped off mine in SDC bus terminal. If not, then wing it until you find a telephono shop. I walked...
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    Host gifts

    I always take a small pouch that contains a variety of key chains and 25 cent coins specific to my home state. I have given these to many people over the years and it seems to be appreciated by the recipients. It takes up very little space and gets lighter as you go along so to speak. I also...
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    Fleece

    My suggestion would be to walk from Lockhart to Buda and see what works for you as for clothing. The weather will be similar as march in your neck of the woods,except for those south Texas gully washers that happen in the spring time. The climate can always be iffy and unpredictable at best, but...
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