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  1. Irène Elisabet

    Train from Paris (CDG) to st.jean pied-du-port

    Thank you for your kind reply. I'm finding this whole thing rather overwhelming at present. Courage wanes, enthusiasm drains away...I have hardly been able to look at the forum without feeling nausea. BUT - our backpacks sit quietly smiling in the corner saying"be of good cheer" Unless a...
  2. Irène Elisabet

    Train from Paris (CDG) to st.jean pied-du-port

    Came to this thread to learn something but through no ones fault I've come away stressed out! I simply cannot absorb travel within France at this stage. My ONLY plan is to book the flight to either Paris or Toulouse, deplane and simply go from there. Here's to hoping it all goes well. Planning...
  3. Irène Elisabet

    What is your reason to walk the camino?

    Penance, prayer, sacrifice and to earn indulgences for my father's soul.
  4. Irène Elisabet

    Bed bugs at Refugio Ave Fénix in Villafranca Oct 19, 2013

    Does anyone have experience with damage to fabrics from spraying with permethrin? I know DEET often damages synthetics, I also know permethrin is not DEET :) Just wondering - I hear alot of talk about spraying silk sheets/liners, so just wondering if anyone has noted damage to materials...
  5. Irène Elisabet

    bed bugs 2013

    Maurice would you mind sharing with us how you put the lavender oil on yourself and your bedding? Are you using pure essential oils and how do you get this done? Thanks for the post.
  6. Irène Elisabet

    Knife

    I'm bringing a very small, simple pocket knife but was considering this for a travel corkscrew. Only weighs 1 oz. Anyone try this? Any good?
  7. Irène Elisabet

    Sleeping Bag liner

    This is an interesting thread. For those who tend to be cold while sleeping, the bag and liner combo would be the preferred option. I tend to be HOT at night and will often wear only a sheet in the dead of Minnesota winters. Key is to know your own body's needs I believe. For those who are...
  8. Irène Elisabet

    Sweaty Feet!

    I'm going to try this stuff too!
  9. Irène Elisabet

    Gastric Reflux - sorry this is graphic

    I also have GERD and would echo what many others have said, don't eat too soon before bed, minimize alcohol, no spicy or fried foods, etc. I would suggest trying these things and sleep without head elevation at home first to see how you respond. If your have symptoms that exacerbate then you may...
  10. Irène Elisabet

    Sweaty Feet!

    I too suffer from sweaty and very HOT feet. I call this phenomenon "foot claustrophobia" or at times refer to this as simply "hot feet" I live in Minnesota, the ONLY time of year I don't suffer is Jan-Feb when the avg temperature is around zero F. In real life I wear flip flops every second I am...
  11. Irène Elisabet

    Looking for advice now that my Camino is done.

    I've seen on other tread mentions of dry cleaning gear - has anyone just gone straight from the airport to a drycleaners? I'm wondering if they will unpack and dry clean everything? Anyone? :)
  12. Irène Elisabet

    Lourdes - Santiago 2014

    So JabbaPapa: is the route from Lourdes to Oloron to Somport, then down that way the Aragones route? I'm having significant trouble finding details on this route. Would you mind helping me out with a link or something? God bless you!
  13. Irène Elisabet

    Aragones numbers in decline

    I am now thinking of altering my plans to fly into Toulouse, bus to Lourdes, then bus to SJPP and walk the Frances. I have been trying to researching a walking route from Lourdes - if anyone has a link or page or guide that would provide more specifics of this route I'd be very appreciative...
  14. Irène Elisabet

    Lourdes - Santiago 2014

    When are you starting out from Lourdes? My husband and I plan to start at Lourdes early may 2014 but had planned to catch a bus from Lourdes to St. Jean - if there are other pilgrims setting off on foot, we'd be so happy to join in.
  15. Irène Elisabet

    bed bugs 2013

    Anyone familiar with this product? Its from Travelsmith, says its 100% nontoxic and acts as an insecticide rather than repellent. Only 3oz weight. Any thoughts? http://www.travelsmith.com/restasure-bedbug-solution/22724
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