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    Low Fare Head's Up!

    I'm seeing flights Boston to Madrid between 300 and 400!
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    Low Fare Head's Up!

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    Hank's Camino Packing List (ultralight: under 5 kg / 10 lbs)

    ALWAYS have some wrapped around my poles...sliced tight boots and wrapped up the soles to give a fellow suffering camino some relief from his too tight boots.
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    A growing concern.

    Caminocating!!!! That's what my fellow pilgrim's wife calls it when we slip into all of the "remembers" of our walks!
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    Hank's Camino Packing List (ultralight: under 5 kg / 10 lbs)

    Did find a summer bag necessary in many albergues, especially on the Camino Primitivo.
  6. Judy Rubin

    Merino vs. Cashmere

    I wore my Merino 1/4 zip on three caminos, the EPW, plus other trails/trips. It was perfect. I do not baby it at all.....handwash occasionally and on the line to dry. Period. Perfect.
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    Eating vegan diet on the Camino

    No, don't remember seeing the vans. Never felt that I couldn't get something to eat.....even just a plate of pimientos de padron! It's good to remember, though, that markets close mid-day in many places. I'm sure you are going to enjoy the Primitivo and will do fine with food. Buen Camino!
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    Eating vegan diet on the Camino

    First of all, I strongly recommend that you reserve your first two albergues (because I loved them both)! BTW, there is a restaurant in Oviedo that has vegan fare, I'll see if I can find out the name. Albergue de peregrinos de San Juan de Villapañada - great hospitaladero (kitchen) Albergue de...
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    Eating vegan diet on the Camino

    I walked the Camino Primitivo (which I enthusiastically recommend you consider at some point - beautiful) and I was able to maintain my vegan diet most of the time. If one is more dedicated, perhaps, I'm sure it is possible to do it 100% of the time. I think you would have to do the...
  10. Judy Rubin

    Coffee in Spain

    oh...and please forget about asking it "to go". In Spain, you sit/stand and enjoy your coffee, no rush!
  11. Judy Rubin

    Coffee in Spain

    Spain has the BEST coffee. Every tiny bar or restaurant, even in the middle of nowhere, has a fabulous coffee maker. I would suggest NOT bringing coffee from the states, especially anything in plastic....and enjoy the delicious cafe con leche! You are in Spain!
  12. Judy Rubin

    Camino without alcohol?

    I totally abstain from alcohol.....has never been an issue. I prefer aqua con gas (sparkling water) and Aquarius! Yes, whether you drink wino or water, you will pay for a Pilgrim's menu. Buen Camino!
  13. Judy Rubin

    Osprey Exos 48 good pack for Camino?

    I used the Osprey Aura (?) 65 L, but I removed the top detachable pouch, my daughter used the 50 L Aura. SO comfortable.....I did not feel compelled to fill it up, so it was light and a joy to carry. I also do some winter backpacking in NH, so I did not want to buy 2 different backpacks...
  14. Judy Rubin

    Bed bug advice along Camino Primitivo and Norte

    I did not run into bedbugs on any of my caminos. I did the Primitivo last year, no problems for me or any other pilgrims I walked with or met. I would definitely make sure, though, that you DO stay at David's in Bodenaya....NOT to be missed! Buen camino!
  15. Judy Rubin

    Slovenian Mountain Trail

    I'm considering doing the Slovenian Mountain Trail which I know is not probably a pilgrimage by definition, but for me, walking day after day is always a spiritual journey. I do not prefer to do it alone. I'm planning on walking in July.....anyone interested in possibly joining me?
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