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I have in SJPDP, roncesvalles, and Zubiri, hopefully will get a bed in Pamplona, and after that I will evaluate if I make reservations or just hope for the best in the albergues (also depending on my walking speed)
Thank you! I will try an buy them at decathlon in Bordeaux, which is my last stop before SJPDP. (I would also use them on el salvador; which I read is tough) but I think it's worth the 15 euros investment, so I might as well get them from the beginning.
Thank you! Yes I realized if I bring "nice" tops, I can wear them as an evening outfit :) so not bringing the extra shirt. And only brining the sarong :)
I just ordered a scale on amazon
Yes!! after research and help from everyone in the group, I realized you definitely need a sleeping bag liner, so mine is already bought! Forgot to add it on the list though! :)
Hello beautiful community; I’m starting my camino in exactly 7 days (May 8 - June 21 = 45 days)
I’ll be doing FRANCES + SALVADOR + PRIMITIVO .
Here’s my final packing list (excluding basic toiletries); I would love to check if i’m MISSING some essentials, if I’m bringing EXTRA useless stuff...
Hi from Yucatan too! I was wondering about your final decision after your research? did you use mapfre? was it the best option in your opinion? it is a bit more expensive than Allianz, or Axa, but it seems like the decision is between Axa and mapfre, so I was wondering which is the one you...
Hi Trecile!! If I remember correctly, were you the one that said that you only showed your policy print when getting into the hospital, and didn't pay anything? I just wanna check once again
I found an option from Axa for my trip, it is a bit expensive, (350 USD for 85 days) but GeoBlue is no...
Yes, this is what I was trying to avoid, adding a new thread (I think there are plenty already with great information, didn't want to repeat over again the same thing), but well, I will do.
That's true! I can always turn the pants into shorts, but not the other way around! hahah
I was all set on my packing list, but now I'm realizing that it might be too hot to wear hiking pants.
(I will walk MAY 8 - JUNE 21. Frances-Salvador-Primitivo)
So, questions:
1. I'm planning on bringing, 1 hiking pants, 1 capri leggings, and 1 shorts (shorts and leggings will work as pijamas)...
Well I'm planning 16 days for the primitivo, after 7 days on El Salvador 😂 I was worried that I wouldn't make it on time but, you give me a lot of hope that I will definitely make it in those days hahaha
I'm doing El Salvador starting may 30. But I see most albergues only have capacity for 4-12 people, and not a lot of options to book somewhere else, is this capacity enough for the few pilgrims doing this camino? or should I definitely look for booking options ?
does anyone know if GeoBlue is available for internationals? or just for US citizens ? I find their website not as easy to navigate, and not as easy to get a quote
I see everyone suggesting AXA, all I can find is trips no longer than 45 days; mine will be in total around 90 days, so...AXA is out of question apparently, unless someone has a way around
Yes, I did check the sunrise time, but still, it's not pitch black before sunrise, so 6 am...I think will be doable.
Plus, as someone else said: if I'm not sure I will need it or I'm bringing it for "just in case" then don't.
So I'm not. If I end up waking up to leave at 4:30 and I can't see...
this is life changing!! and yes! I already own a vapur but unfortunately is at my mom's house; so I'll get another one, and bring an extra bottle. so vapur for easy access and the other for refilling. :)
I'm unlikely to bring any type of knife tools, I'm traveling overseas, so...I will buy tiny scissors at a pharmacy and that's it. No point in investing in a Swiss army tool that I can't bring back home anyway.
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