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    Albergues, what is provided.

    Difficult to answer with certainty. Those I volunteer in provide hot water and a bed only. Pre covid there were blankets, sheets and meals. Be flexible. BTW my wife and I live in Ponferrada. Where are you staying here?
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    Packing Toiletries for Lightweight Travel on the Camino de Santiago

    I carry a needle for blisters and sewing. Since I use toothfloss, I carry a needle that fits the floss.
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    Blankets in albergues

    I work in albergues in Foncebadon and El Acebo. No blankets or sheets since covid. Or sadly food.
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    Just finished our first camino

    Congratulations. See you next time:)
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    How do you wear a hat with a backpack?

    I've a similar health history. I have bitten the bullet and use sun screen which I hate, but..... So your pack must be quite tall. You can buy a hat with a cape that drops over your ears and neck. An Aussie invention, at Dorfman Pacific or Amazon. Or rtake an kercheif and wear it under...
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD When the Camino once again has Pilgrims Part II...

    IMO..there will be no normal until a vacine is develped and distributed
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    Envisioning the Camino Post Virus

    No vaccine...no Camino
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD The last pilgrim on the Camino

    There are a group on the Camino I refer to as the lost boys. They live here. Glad the cops were cool about this man.
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    DId I meet you in PV Mexico ?

    Yes but don't tell my wife. Just kidding. However, we're happy to chat with you. Only 8 times, but we do live on the Camino. Peace and stay safe.
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD COVID-19: Current Camino Conditions

    Ponferrada too... only groceries and farmacias open here.
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    COVID COVID 19 - Offers of help on the ground

    City of Ponferrada is closed down. No word yet on the albergues.
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    What do you have to take every Camino?

    The box wines are cheaper, lighter and have twist off tops. What they lose in quality...........:)
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD COVID-19: Current Camino Conditions

    Harumph...it's always quiet in Palencia....That said, it's all good in my part of Castille-Leon too. Here's a site with up to date news in English. https://www.thelocal.es/
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    Poll Do I absolutely need sunglasses for the Camino Frances in June?

    I bought a pair of the flip up sunshades to attach to my regular glasses. Works fine
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    Walking the Camino Frances multiple times - why?

    Seriously?...Who can tire of dry chorizo bocadillos or fried until it's boot leather pieces of cow?
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