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    The one thing I should have done before I left for the Camino

    Before heading off: I charge the RING door bell (not sure if the others know how to or they just pretend they cant! :P ). Show someone at work how to use TeamViewer should there be an 'emergency' I can have a look in on iPhone. I usually try to avoid being away for running statements & paying...
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    What lens or lenses did you used most if you carried a DSLR or mirrorless camera?

    If I was forced to take my DLSR with me I think I would go with a 30mm f1.4… Outdoors you shouldn't have a problem, indoors would need something very fast. But I personally would just leave all the camera, lens, cards, batteries and cables at home and just use the iPhone…
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    Even Better than store bought Hikers Wool

    You could probably fill your own sleeping bag with that!! :D
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    Recommended phone apps (iOS)

    Have a look at 'Microsoft Translator', it splits your smartphone screen in two, the bottom is where your conversation appears live and on top which is upside down to you will display what you spoke in English to Spanish AND VICE VERSA!! Very handy for a live translation...
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    Bringing backpack on plane as a carry-on

    Even if your pack is under the max size for a cabin bag, they can still tell you it has to be put in the hold if there is no room for it in the cabin, so ensure you are at the top of the queue! Graham
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    Anyone wear a "fitness tracker" (Fitbit, Withings, FuelBand, etc)?

    Can you tell when my short Camino was?? :P I have the fitbit but I am considering upgrading for the Heart Rate version when I Camino again! Graham.
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    Brierley's guide book

    12mm x 118mm x 211mm x 304gms
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    Electronics question.....overwhelmed!

    My Camino Cam was an iPod Touch 5G, did the trick, everything from video, photos to maps and guides, even has wifi so could annoy people on facebook with my photos when in a wifi zone! also had an iPhone 3Gs but the storage and camera on that was rubbish so was just kept as a phone! Graham
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    Soap

    Dr. Bronners Castile soap, all the above and great for shaving!! Also you can use it to brush your teeth but have not tried that yet!! :p
  10. Graham-R

    Smokers at the pilgrim office :-(

    If I got that bad around smoke I would bring a face mask with me, might help with getting on with everyday life. http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_EU/PPE_SafetySolutions_EU/Safety/Product_Catalogue/~/Disposable-Respirators?N=5022966+3294857473&rt=r3 Could even jazz it up with some No...
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    Possible Missing Pilgrim

    If you are concerned you should report her missing to the police. Her PUBLIC facebook page has plenty of updates as far as Burgos and to July 28th. Suggestion to moderator to come up with an official procedure/guidelines on missing people?
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    Need flight advice!

    Aerlingus flys direct from Dublin to Santiago, I flew from Dublin to Santiago on Saturday afternoon then (as part of the package) taxi to Sarria, start walking next day and walked back to Santiago and flew home next day, Saturday to Saturday. Aerlingus Fly Tues, Thursday and Saturday...
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    Pilgrims´Mass cancelled today for first time in years

    http://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/santiago/2014/04/02/desalojada-catedral-santiago-amenaza-bomba/00031396433195944614342.htm
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    An evening with John Brierley in Dublin

    http://www.holidayworldshow.com/show-features/expert-travel-clinics/ Saturday 25th January 2014 12noon Everything you need to know about walking holidays You don’t need to be a walker: an informative talk on walking holidays in Spain and elsewhere with some surprises with Brendan Breen of...
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