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Let me add my 2 cents on this topic as I have just come back from my first Camino (Frances) last week so the experience is very recent. I will try to focus on facts, share my observations and some suggestions for what they are worth - Perhaps it will be useful for other pilgrims on the Way.
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Thanks to all, who provided valuable advice to deal with my bed bug situation. I tried to act responsibly. As said at first I reported the problem to the hospitaleras so that they can attend it. Then I went to look for permethrin in the city. After visiting some 7 different pharmacies, an...
Burgos Muni looks modern, it is reasonably equiped. Definitely not the worst albergue I have seen so far. However, the bed bug presense is a matter of fact. I have a suspicion that I haven't been the first or only bitten by the critters there, but perhaps some people just leave the albergue...
I am trying to act as both of you have advised. Still am on lookout for permythrin or similar substance, but cannot find one after cheching several pharmacies and an outdoors shop "Base" - the best they have is a usual anti mosquito spray...
Hi,
I have had an unfortunate experience tonight to be bitten by bed bugs in the Municipal Albergue in Burgos. I am sure it was bed bugs because I managed to catch several at night in my bed (and took pictures in the morning). I stayed two nights in this albergue, but different beds - the first...
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