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  1. J

    Contact lenses v. glasses

    Thanks for the responses! I could actually carry a small bar of soap but I have done without sanitation, and while not optimal, it's workable for short periods of time. The gas-perm lenses are sturdier than soft lenses and do not need to be rinsed with solution, but with water, so that would...
  2. J

    Review of "The Way" with Martin Sheen

    I have seen the movie twice in theaters, once with my hubby, and once with hubby and our 2 sons. My husband has been working in the Pyrenees for about 18 mos. and found out about the camino from people he works with. I was thrilled to find out about the movie. We enjoyed it both times we saw...
  3. J

    Contact lenses v. glasses

    Hi, I'm not sure this is the right place for the question but I haven't seen it upon looking around... I wear gas permeable "hard" contact lenses (not disposable). These limit my wearing time to about 18 hours a day and require cleaning and soaking overnight, and a place to put them in in the...
  4. J

    Wheat allergies

    For Catholics with celiac disease who want to receive on the camino - there is a very very low gluten host available in the US, that has been certified as being valid matter. At least, that is true here - Not sure if the very rural churches in France and Spain would consider it to be valid. It...
  5. J

    Wheat allergies

    I have 2 grown sons who are both on the gluten free diet. One is diagnosed with celiac disease; the other had symptoms but did not test positive for true celiac, but is on the diet and has been in great health. I have been their personal chef for 11 years now, so I know the ins and outs of...
  6. J

    Potential future pilgrim

    Hello, I'm from Texas and have learned about the camino just during the past year. I'm 54, not currently in shape to do much walking at all, but very intrigued with the pilgrimage aspect. Once I knew about the camino, it was rather amazing to me how suddenly I saw books about it just pop up in...
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    An unholy year on the Camino Frances

    I have only recently found out that a lot of people just do the last 100 km of the trail so they can get the compostela - I guess there is a regular traffic jam into Santiago in the summer...And perhaps more litter along that part of the trail? How physically difficult/dangerous is it to do the...
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    An unholy year on the Camino Frances

    Thank you very much for starting this thread. I only found out about the Camino over the last year, and haven't decided if I am ever going to attempt to walk it. This thread alone makes me think "No thanks." LIttering? On a pilgrim trail? Tagging all over markers? Really? and human...
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