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    John Brierley is seriously ill - an invitation to send messages of thanks and support.

    John, my first camino was guided by your book on the Primitivo. Since then I have walked in Spain four times and head back again this September. You were my guide and inspiration. God bless you. Mary Merrill, Coeurd’Alene, Idaho, USA
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    ATM Fees.UK Cards Spain

    I thought the ATM fees were outrageous!!
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    Creams, sprays, ointments... AGGGHH!

    A Spanish pharmacist recommended a foot cream which I aleays use when walkimg now. Can only be biught in Spain. Ciuld not find it in southern Spain, only from Madrid north. It is called Saltratos.
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    Seeking a mid-layer clothing recommendation for Primitivo (September 15 - Sept 28)

    I bought a down jacket with a hood. Then wear a waterproof breatheable rain jacket over it, on the Primativo it worked great. Especially since some of the albergues did not have heat so I just wore my down jacket to bed.
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    Sick in Pamplona

    You may want to go to the pharmacy and see if they will give you something. The same thing happened to me in St. Jean. A fellow pilgrim was coughing his head off. I got very sick and went to a pharmacy. They gave me some kind of powdered med I was instructed to put in water and drink. Got 3 or 4...
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    Biarritz to St Jean - Beginning day after 1pm to Roncevalles?

    I would not attempt the climb after a day of travel. Stay in St Jean and enjoy the mass in the basque language ay the church near the gate. Or explore The wall and castle Grounds.
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    Rain proof gloves necessary in April?

    I wore merino wool gloves and bought a pair of lightweight water proof mittens which I used a couple of times when I walked in the rain and one day in a surprise snow shower!
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Helping cafes, bars, albergues and Camino businesses during COVID shutdown

    I am going to send a donation to my favorite albergue in order to help fund them through the Coronavirus epidemic. If you can, may I suggest you do the same to help them through this difficult time for small businesses?
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    New pilgrim full of questions!

    I used a silk sleeping bag liner in September and was fine. Only cold one night and I just wore my clothes and coat to bed that night. A friend bought a down throw from Costco here in the states. More flexible than a sleeping bag. You can use it as a blanket, a hiking vest under your jacket or a...
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    New Pilgrim question about hiking over the Pyrnees (first leg of SJPDP)

    I am 65 year old woman and walked over the Pyrenees. There are a lot of people on the trail. You will be fine. May I suggest you make reservations for Orisson and take it easy on the first day? Then you will start fresh for the steepest part the following morning. You will need to make...
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    New Pilgrim question about hiking over the Pyrnees (first leg of SJPDP)

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    garbage on the trail!

    I Walked the Camino in 2017. Trash was terrible especially from St, Jean PP to Rochevalles. I started picking up garbage and had a 30 gallon garabe bag full by Orisson! No wonder the shepherds do not like the pilgrims! Does anyone even think about the damage a plastic water bottle or plastic bag...
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