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    What Should We Not Take ?.... see draft packig list

    We walked in June,we were leaving bits of clothing and absolutely nessecary "stuff" in the places we stayed along the way. We never walked more than 4 km without there being a cafe or Store or someplace to eat ,shop or drink. We never used our sporks, or pocket knife. There is a pharmacy in...
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    Thanks to All

    Buen Camino,
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    Thanks to All

    Buen Camino,stay safe! te="dmantony, post: 157788, member: 25523"]Dearest Ivar and all Forum friends, Tomorrow is THE day. I will being putting several time zones between me and all I hold dear. You know how I feel. You have either put feet on the path or are planning to do so. You have...
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    Bed bugs?

    We were there in June,we have sheets,and pillow cases bought from Sierra Outfitters,specifically for bedbugs. We never saw any bugs,not a flying or crawling bug in any alburghee or Hotel or Hostel. We did check in, make our beds put our pillow cases on every night. Several places just remake...
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    Luggage transfers

    Every night when you come into your alburghee,there is always an assortment of backpacks near the door, Jacotrans,will pick up every morning and take them to wherever you need them. Your host will arrange it every morning. The cheapest was 3 euros,the most was 11 .The closer you get to...
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    Need to stop reading this Forum

    We met several perigrinos that had a small book with just the alburghees in it. That would have been helpful, you might check into that.
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    Need to stop reading this Forum

    I stopped reading before I went in June....I hope you see this.When you get to an Alburgee,check in,get a bed, Ask for advice on the next stop,be nice, give compliments on what a nice place this is,etc.... then ask where you should stay, and then ask if they can help you and call ahead and...
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    English on the Camino Frances

    No! We used ours several times. They seemed happy to really understand what we needed,instead of "guessing" Plus, my husband is allergic to all shellfish ,so we used it at all bars and restaurants. Mainly,because how you pronounce a word in Pamplona is different than in the Galicia region...
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    Backpack...

    Pairs socks,and Toothbrush ,toothpaste,deodorant,& comb. I promise that is all you will need. Anything you need is readily available. Except hair conditioner . Take lots of pictures so you can recall each town . Have a safe trip! Buen Camino! Sent from my Xoom using Camino de Santiago Forum...
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    Backpack...

    Having just gotten back, I will yell you, that that is the perfect size, I had a 55+ 10, and it was to heavy,and just an excuse to put more in. You will be surprised with what you don't need. Leave the bed roll at home. The only time I used mine was the last day. We went to the beach in Vigo...
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    Did movie: "The Way" motivate you...

    Saw the movie on Valentines day, felt immediately called to walk it, will not leave until June 2013! Dream about it and constantly online researching it. So ,Yes! Such a strong reaction that my husband was drawn to it also. 15 months and we begin our journey together. Buen Camino
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    Any thoughts on the Camino and good mental health

    I will definetly keep up to date on you and your walk, We will be doing the same one in June 2013. Buen Camino
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