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    Dogs - how to avoid / repel them?

    Renaming a boat is bad luck
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    Dogs - how to avoid / repel them?

    I think I'd be more worried about getting "her" over the Pyrenees.
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    Dogs - how to avoid / repel them?

    That pony needs a motor. Why not a living pack mule? Or a lama?
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    How do people find time to do the Camino

    I agree. Leaving someone at home is tough. The year I was planning my wedding I flew 3000 miles away to Seattle USA for 3+ months to build a house. Bad idea. My wings got clipped for awhile when I got back. Lol. But it was hard for both of us
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    Any friends of bill w meetings along the way?

    All you need is two people and a coffee pot Anne C.
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    How do people find time to do the Camino

    I sometimes dislike my trade as a carpenter. But I have to be grateful that I can choose the jobs I want and work practically anywhere. Not so much when I was union, the pay was terrific but I didn't have the freedom. Still, I have to save and "make" time. My ex-wife was IT. So I understand your...
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    Any friends of bill w meetings along the way?

    The patch thing is a good idea. I'll check out the website im planning my trip for hopefully 2016. Pm me on how it went for you guys and maybe where some meetings are
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    For those who are afraid .....

    The Leonese mastiffs are close cousins to the anatolian. The anatolian comes from turkey. All part of the mastiff family
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    For those who are afraid .....

    Yep. That's one Mark Lee. Well trained and well excercized those dogs make good family dogs (so I hear). Let them do what they're bred for. That one probably thinks it's a sheep, it was probably raised from a pup with the herd. But instinct comes out when a threat appears.
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    For those who are afraid .....

    Those Anatolian shepards are no joke!!! I volunteer at our local animal shelter, I love dogs and am not afraid of MOST. Here at home I went toe to toe with one. It picked up my Great Dane and shook it like a toy. It was a bad scene. My Great Dane, my hound dog, and I all ended up in the...
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    For those who are afraid .....

    Oh, yeah. It's a lot different here in the states. No worries
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    For those who are afraid .....

    I wasn't Trying to discount or diminish the severity of the question of ones safety. I was only offering my own experience with what I use for my own piece of mind. Take what you want from what I write (if any) and leave the rest
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    For those who are afraid .....

    Yep bamaVol. No bear spray on planes. I dunno how many canisters I've given to park rangers and outdoor shops. Absolutely SYates, common sense and training are a must with any weapon. And as silly as it sounds even that small sternum strap whistle on your pack. They're small and not that loud. I...
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    For those who are afraid .....

    If you're truly nervous. Carry a loud whistle and mace. They surely must sell mace in Spain. And keep your phone handy. I'm a fit 35 year old and I carry those when I'm in big cities. I also live in the states, so I carry a pistol instead at night. But I don't think firearms are permitted for...
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    Silk liners...why?

    There's a lot of good and confusing advise here. I agree with fritz. Buy one (preferably from somewhere that takes returns I.e. REI). Get it home and try it out. In a hot room, cold room, on the porch, in and out of your sleeping bag, or a weekend camping trip. I try to read reviews on gear that...
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