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  1. Lance Chambers

    Bed Bugs

    I have had bed bug problems but only at night. What I did to kill the little buggers is to soak my sheets with a 20ml per litre of Peremethin which you can buy from any gardening store. Leave the sheet out to dry and you have a 'bed bug killer' sheet on which you can sleep free of the little...
  2. Lance Chambers

    Euros - how many to take for the Camino Frances?

    Maybe a couple of Eu100's to start with. After that I use my debit card which is accepted for most payments.
  3. Lance Chambers

    Do I need a Sleeping bag for Via Monastica?

    What I have done in the past is to wear the clothes I will be using the next day rather than to carry a sleeping bag. It also means I can wake up, put my boots on and start walking.
  4. Lance Chambers

    My Unconventional Trekking Pole Technique

    I haven't used poles like that before but will certainly give it a try. Thank you for the idea.
  5. Lance Chambers

    Camino Trip Insurance for Australian and New Zealand Travellers

    Another Aussie here leaving for Spain in March. Hope you have an amazing time. Take care.
  6. Lance Chambers

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD New Covid Vaccination Requirements for US Travelers to Spain as of Feb 1st 2022

    I believe it is the 2 initial shots plus two boosters.
  7. Lance Chambers

    Walking the Camino de Santiago and Planning for the Laugavegur Trail: What to Expect Physically

    2850 kms is a bit long for me but given it is higher at the start and lower at the end maybe a pair of roller skates might help?
  8. Lance Chambers

    Walking the Camino de Santiago and Planning for the Laugavegur Trail: What to Expect Physically

    I am a 73 year old male who has walked the Frances 6 times and I plan to do it again in late April this year as long as Covid is under control. I do understand your desire to NOT jeapordise your trip however if you do find some of the walking too difficult you can always bypass the hard parts...
  9. Lance Chambers

    Is www.caminoapp.net is safe to download.

    Love your second line. Thanks for the laugh.
  10. Lance Chambers

    Is www.caminoapp.net is safe to download.

    Does anyone know if www.caminoapp.net is safe to download.
  11. Lance Chambers

    Advice please is this a good route for september taking it slow first timer

    You may get a little bored because your legs are rather short which means a lot of sitting around unless you love exploring the towns and close vicinity of where you decide to sleep the night.
  12. Lance Chambers

    Cash or cards?

    I agree cash is the best and easiest way to pay I believe.
  13. Lance Chambers

    Sarria - Is a stop over worth it?

    True. However, I do have a real fondness for Sarria and do stop over for a day to have a wonder around.
  14. Lance Chambers

    4-5 days in April, where would you walk?

    Maybe start in Sarria and walk to Santiago de Compo. A nice 5 day walk.
  15. Lance Chambers

    staying in madrid, would like to get a camino passport but do not speak good spanish

    You can buy a small hand-held translator that you speak English into and it playback in Spanish and vis-a-versa. Assuming you would want something like this.
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