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  1. Papist Giant

    A sensitive question

    Can't speak about the pharmacies in Spain, but medically speaking, coffee is a diuretic, water loosens things, and gravity and movement help to shake things loose. If you are already drinking a morning coffee and copious amounts of water and walking a lot every day, then you will see little...
  2. Papist Giant

    Interesting article on the trash at Finisterre

    If I burn something at Finnestre, it will be something unuseable, non-toxic, and burned to ash. But I will probably bring a garbage bag with me along the way, too.
  3. Papist Giant

    Patches, Shells, & Symbols

    I mainly meant meaningful significance, but the symbolism of a physical unburdening- enough to notice a difference in my pack would be meaningful. Maybe, the greater the size of the stone, the heavier the weight on a person's soul.
  4. Papist Giant

    Patches, Shells, & Symbols

    One personal tradition that I've done is to buy a medal of the Saint and have a priest from that site bless it. I like the notion that a shell only be granted once I reach Finnestre, as proof of my journey. If a shell identifies myself as a pelegrino, I might bring one from the U.S. then...
  5. Papist Giant

    Pilgrim Tips and Packing List Camino Book

    Wow! I was just on Amazon debating if I needed to buy this book or if I would have access to the same information on this forum. I even have access to the author! The fact that you try to give it away is even a greater testimony to the spirit of the pilgrim that you try to live. Feel free to...
  6. Papist Giant

    Patches, Shells, & Symbols

    I've read somewhere that it is recommended (traditional) to identify oneself as a pelegrino with some sort of patch or symbol (a scallop shell dangling off my pack, an arrow, scallop shell patch, or even a St. James cross) Is this something I should have ahead of time? If so, which one? Are any...
  7. Papist Giant

    Men's Underwear Thread, anti-chafe/pro-support (NSFL 'not safe for ladies')

    My complaint about the synthetic boxer briefs is that the pouch is either not supportive or squeezes too tight. I've worn a synthetic boxer on hikes before, but I got a wedgie in the back. My other concern is getting up in the middle of the night in mixed company to use the bathroom without...
  8. Papist Giant

    Camino death - Monday, 5 Oct

    "John and Nancy reached Castrojeriz and stayed in a private albergue there..." I know I'm new, and I don't know where this is on the route, yet, but I'll carry his rock when I go if they didn't make it to that point.
  9. Papist Giant

    Tent vs. hammoc vs Albergues

    Can someone please post a photo of the "average" bunk bed found in the Albergues? I just want to know if at my height, if there is someplace for my feet to go without breaking toes. Since hammocking doesn't seem like a good option, I'm now thinking that if all of the bottom bunks are taken...
  10. Papist Giant

    Tent vs. hammoc vs Albergues

    Actually, from what I've read, you BOTH are right. Everyone except pilgrims needs a permit.
  11. Papist Giant

    Tent vs. hammoc vs Albergues

    Hammock rainfly has courage pockets already for this. Unless I could sleep in the hammock at least half of the nights it doesn't seem worth it, though.
  12. Papist Giant

    Tent vs. hammoc vs Albergues

    As cheap as possible. I have a bivy sac and sleeping mat that take up almost no room. My hammock also has an option that I could use it as a tent, too, but unless I could sleep in the hammock at least half of the nights it doesn't seem worth it.
  13. Papist Giant

    Tent vs. hammoc vs Albergues

    I really like the communal aspect of the Albergues, but I have some slight concerns. 1) I snore- LOUDLY!! I would pack earplugs just to give them to others 2) I am 6'8" and 320+ lbs. I don't know how comfortable I will be, and nobody wants to be underneath ME if I have a top bunk. I don't...
  14. Papist Giant

    I'm not exactly sure of my starting date...

    Hola! I'm Brian. At the moment, I am a live-in caregiver for my friend's 91 yr. old grandmother with Alzheimer's and dementia. Once she passes, I will be starting my journey. I would like to start in Lourdes and then either cross the Pyranese there or head up to SJPDP and hike from there...
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