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    How to a care package to Pamplona?

    A good friend we met on Camino during the Summer of 2014 is again doing the Camino starting in Le Puy. She started just a few days ago. We want to ship her a care package to the half way point in Pamplona. Where can we ship the package for her to easily get in Pamplona? Thanks in Advance and...
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    Estimated cost of food o accommodation, 2015

    My wife and I completed the Camino in mid-July 2014. For what its worth, I would agree with the 40 Euro a day estimate. You can save a bit of money by utilizing the supermarkets. If you see a Supermarket, grab some fruits, bread, cheese, cured meat and wine. (You should only need to carry...
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    any advice what sort of footwear - ?hiking boots

    For what it is worth, I can make a couple of suggestions on footwear that we have found success with: Mens - Adidas Swift R GTX Awesome Shoe that is very light and comfortable but not cheap at USD $135 Womens - GoLite Neon Lite My wife swears by these shoes. No break in period. She tried...
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    Camino Guide App 2.0

    Has anyone used this app? I have downloaded it, but it really wont do much until your on the camino. It just keeps telling me nothing is within my proximity.
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    How to measure the distance?

    I have also used MyTracks with disappointing results. MyTracks is a great app if you want to record a route and still have access to Google Maps. An example would be to record a track in the wilderness and use the app to find your way back, or record the location of a point of interest. The...
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    How to measure the distance?

    I don't see why not. I'm really going on suggestions I've read elsewhere about SIM Cards.
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    How to measure the distance?

    I have been using the Endomondo Sports Tracker for a few years. I like to know where I am and how fast I'm traveling to a fault. It gives me all the information that is important to me such as Speed, Elevation changes, calories burned and distance traveled. My wife and I go on weekend hikes...
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    Any advice on sleeping bags?

    Northface has a product called the "Mercurial". Its a bag liner that is really light and can be stuffed and compressed into a 5 liter sack measuring just 5 1/2 x 11. My wife and I are leaving for our Camino in early June. She is using a 28L pack so we are really trying to keep things as light...
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    Shipping items to SJPdP?

    Can items be shipped to SJPdP? I have items such as pocket knives and other items that are a hassle with airport security I would like to send to my start point.
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    How realistic is it to use a 28L Pack?

    Thank You everyone for the great tips and recommendations. Since I have already purchased my wife's pack I can rest a little easier now. I'm still wavering between a few different packs for myself. I like the Osprey Exos and Stratos models and now I stumbled on on the Gregory Z40. The...
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    How realistic is it to use a 28L Pack?

    My wife and I will be on our Camino from early June to Mid July. My wife has chosen the Northface Angstrom 28 as her pack. She is 5'2" and chose this pack because it fits her well. I will also be using a pack less than 40L and will carry the extra items we both utilize. We absolutely do not...
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    Tenting

    This is one of the better threads on Camping! Thank You for the great tips. My wife and I will be walking the CF from SJPdP. Many of the threads related to camping had me discouraged. I thought camping might give us a few more options. I've heard lots about trash and toilet paper and all...
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    Economic crisis in spain

    Around here thieves steal Air-Conditioners for the copper and the electrical wiring out of homes during construction. I agree on the recession/no recession comment. During a recession the only difference is that people are paying more attention to it.
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    Economic crisis in spain

    I would tip a Healthcare worker if I could afford to. My last Emergency Room visit I was billed $50 USD for (2) Tylenol (Acetaminophen). Everywhere seems to have its problems of its own, ours is the insane cost of Healthcare. A trip to the Emergency Room in the US will cost a minimum of $2500
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    Insects during Spring and Summer?

    We will be leaving SJPdP in early June. We will being doing a combination of camping, albergues and private accommodations. Will my insect liner for my tent be necessary at this time of the year?
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