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    Solar phone chargers

    Tried out the solar charger on trip down through France. Result??? Rubbish - it does not charge up even in bright sunlight. Waste of weight. Take a charger with European adaptor. I found plenty of times when I could charge the phone for half an hour and, switching it on only now and then, it...
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    Solar phone chargers

    Thanks for all the info. My son has bought me a Powerbee charger, which arrived yesterday. I checked its charge and plugged my phone in and it started to charge, so it looks like I'll be OK. It's only for essentials and emergencies so it will probably only be switched on for a short time each...
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    Solar phone chargers

    Thanks guys. I really don't expect much from a solar charger, but it might give enough for some phone usage. Actually, it would probably be good to not have a phone at all - more in keeping with the original spirit of the Camino. But then, perhaps you could say that about lightweight sleeping...
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    Solar phone chargers

    Hello fellow Pilgrims. I'm setting off on 5th May and need to charge my phone. As I'm camping it will not always be possible to use the standard charger so I wondered how viable a solar charger might be. Does anyone have experience of using an effective one? I have a Samsung Galaxy and it...
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    Credentials (donativo)

    Re: Free Credentials This support from Ian is typical of the spirit of the Camino and one of the reasons I am so attracted to it. I've just sent off my request and hope to see some of you en-route in May. Starting from home in Cornwall in early May and cycling through France and then on the...
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    Depressed on the Camino

    Have a good camino freeflyer. I've decided to cycle this year and was following DD's adventures too, because, whilst I like my own company, I don't want to be a billy no-mates all the time and I know it can be difficult to push your way into what appears to be settled groups. Hope to see you...
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    Beginning to lose heart.

    Hi Cate I empathise. Looking through my camino folder I see I started planning in 1999, so this year it will happen. Nervous? You bet. Apprehensive? A bit. Excited? Yes Yes Yes. Ferry booked for 5th May. Bike serviced. Better get some practice in. Have a good camino. Once you start all the...
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    Cycling from home in Britain to Santiago

    Thanks guys. About to start reading and planning. Roger
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    Cycling from home in Britain to Santiago

    I would be grateful for advice on any route taken down through France from French channel ports, particularly Roscoff. I live in Cornwall and am considering cycling right from my door to Santiago. Thanks
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