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    permethrin, which/where to buy UK

    I’ve always used this …UK based. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255608890633?var=555548546744&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAB_7XZyiZAQrsK8Bg9SSuEXZopqWN&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338723872&toolid=20006&customid=LLMPvrAdAAAAcDo1BeBQjPNTav0lAAAAAA
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    Memorial tree planting near Castrojeriz

    Thanks for identifying the location
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    Memorial tree planting near Castrojeriz

    Does anyone know whether anyone can place/spread ashes of deceased pilgrims here, and/or whether permission needs to be granted? I am meeting up with several of our pilgrim group from 2014, with a portion of the ashes of one of our group who has since died -she loved Castrojeriz and environs...
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    Who are you lighting a candle for?

    I lit this candle at Lourdes as I set out on my first Camino 11th September 2014…,in memory of my late wife Susan … I have since taken this image and her memory on pilgrimages all over the World , always remembered along with fellow pilgrims I have met and since died … May they rest in peace …
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    Boxer shorts - any recommendations

    I'm also in the UK I always use Rohan for travel underwear - boxers and briefs https://www.rohan.co.uk/mens/base-layers/ Perfect for Caminos, always quick drying, although not cheap Advantage is you can go in a shop and see them
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    Did you take many photos and videos?

    I’ve always taken both a camera, and phone to take pictures/videos both have advantages, and disadvantages… Small camera similar to above, in a pouch on my rucksack waist belt … easily accessible, to take pictures whenever, relies on easily purchased batteries, which are long lasting …. No...
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    Merry Christmas all

    Happy Christmas everyone - May you all receive the joys 🎁 of Christmas … and spread it to all those you meet !
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    Poles & Backpack - to check or not to check...

    I recently transited through Paris ( UK to Mexico) and , even though at all times I remained in the ‘secure’ zone , still had to go through security again …
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    On the Camino, on this date in September

    11th September 2014 ( my 60 th Birthday ) the day I started walking my first ever Camino … Lourdes to Santiago de Compostela, via SJPP…I was greeted by the hospiteleros at Lourdes with a rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ , and presented with a shell which everyone signed for me , and sang as I left...
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    English mass at cathedral

    There always used to be -10 a.m. each day in one of the side chapels
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    Anyone taken a horse on the Camino?

    21 May 2018 , Camino Portuguese , near Ribeira , two pilgrims on horseback passed us , also photographed by local press photographer
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    To carry or not to carry an hair dryer?

    I’m amazed at the tone of many of the replies here ..!! In September 2014 I walked a lot of the CF with a fellow pilgrim - she carried a very small hairdryer with her ... and often had a Que of pilgrims wishing to lend it each night ...which she happily allowed .. ( I didn’t need/ nor use it...
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    Booking last 2 weeks in May

    I walked through Porto on the CP at this exact time last year , there was never a need to book in advance , however as a group of 3, we sometimes booked ‘on the go’ for that evening , as we were happy to use b&b’s , small Hotels etc ... the prices were very reasonable... I just used...
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    Looking for a thread- making markers

    I am awaiting a delivery of my newly made marker stone from this company... https://caminostone.com I saw a flyer whilst recently walking the CP, and ordered one !
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    Lourdes and hiking boots

    I have my (4 years old info) which I can send you if you wish ( send a pm with email address) There is lots of info on the Internet , more up to date I took 6 days from Lourdes to SJPP... there weren’t many others ( 2 !) doing the same , but I think it’s more popular now !
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