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    A stupid washing thing..

    I put the things I want to wash in the shower with me…soap them up then use my feet as I’m washing myself to “agitate” my clothes. Personally, I don’t think things get really DIRTY, more like sweaty…that can be rinsed out with a light soaping.
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    Lost & Found Hoping for a Miracle - Lost (now found!) hand knitted frog

    I left prescription pills once (2015)…..the hospitalero drove his car down the trail(!) to find me. He was a true lifesaver. I’ve never forgotten him.
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    Toilet paper, litter and graffiti

    I hang on to those plastic bags that our disposable bed covers come in to dispose of the napkin from last night’s dinner—after use. Of course, keep a hand sanitizer handy too.
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    25th anniversary re-run of my first camino

    I walked from Paris to St. Jean d’Angeley from Aug 3-Sept. 18. I used the Miam Miam Dodo as my basic guide. I’m an 84 yo woman traveling alone. 20 km per day was pretty much my limit. I could find accommodation without too much trouble. The federations of st. Jacques would be helpful to...
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    Camino from Paris, What is the Albergue situation?

    I walked Paris/Saint-Jean d-Angeles this past August, September. I’m an 84 YO woman traveling alone and can only go about 12 miles max each day. It was a challenge finding places at such short intervals, yet somehow I did it. MMDD is a huge help. And the advice from Threewishes above about...
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    No tech!!!

    I was forever sending postcards (put into an envelope for better assurance of delivery) to myself...keeping my diary entry accumulation to a minimum.
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    Getting my Compostela home undamaged

    The one I bought was perfect for our 8 1/2 x 11...I just measured my compostela (from 2011) and it's is indeed 8 1/2 x 11. The newer ones might be the A4 that others have referred to.
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    Protecting backpack during flight and from rain

    The last two times I’ve flown from US to Europe with my pack, I’ve used the bag wrapping service at the airport. They wrap the pack in something kind Saran Wrap so that there are no loops or straps hanging out that might get caught on something and tear my pack.
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    Getting my Compostela home undamaged

    I went to a shop where they sell books and/or office supplies. Bought a plastic folder that tucks nicely into the pocket against my back in my backpack. So I didn't have to roll or fold it.
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    Help! Pack too heavy! — CF Sept & Oct — Senior Woman

    My pack is a Gossamer 40 ltr. weighing in at 800 grams. Going soon on my 3rd (with this pack), but you have encouraged me to winnow even a few more things out to get the weight down. I'm an 84 y,o. 100 lb. woman. I try to keep the pack weight below 13 lbs.
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    Visa for Americans for more than 90 days?

    I was thinking of trying for a visa, but the health insurance was the “straw” that broke my back…as well as my pocketbook. I’m 84 and it was outrageous, and I’m in great health. Coming over this summer for another Camino…this time in France.
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    How to translate Gronze.com on my phone into English

    This has nothing to do with the Camino, but wanted to comment on the Max Headroom icon. NICE!!
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    Sainted saunterers: prayer and praise on the pilgrim road to Chartres

    Me, too!
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    Relive App

    So many of my friends don’t “do” Facebook. Does anyone have an alternative that’s easy to use…both descriptions and photos. Like a blog, but free.
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    Can’t post

    It’s all a misunderstanding. Sorry
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