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I agree. Btw, I wore a money belt for credit cards, passport and money. Put it in a plastic bag with handles. Tied the handles together and hung on hook inside shower. Also, I slept with moneybelt inside my liner. Didn't want to take any chances.
Me too! I leave tomorrow also! 2nd time but hope to walk the first part of Camino Frances and end in Astorga where I started last year. Flying from L.A. to Paris then connection to Biarritz and shuttle to St Jean PdP. Yes, hope weather cooperates and Napoleon Route is open. Hope our paths...
Me too. I'll start walking from SJPdP on April 10. Would love to see the view from the Pyrenees. But safety first, of course. Hope the weather improves soon.
I learned that my waterproof rain jacket was really not waterproof. So in addition to my rain jacket I brought a cheap $10 plastic rain poncho that covered me and my backpack, and folds into a compact size. Buen Camino.
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Good for you for planning for your Camino. As a heads up, I understand TSA doesn't allow walking sticks on carryon, only checked bags.
Buen Camino!
Good to get stamps at accommodations and cafes, at least 1 a day.. Last 100 km you need 2 stamps each day.Buen Camino App makes it easy to find albergues and make reservations too. Also Wise Pilgrim app. Buen Camino! I'll be arriving in SJPdP on April 9 and start on April 10.
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I'm also interested. Last year I used our AT&t international plan and it ended up being quite expensive. This year , I am considering buying an eSIM with Airalo. Only data, and use WhatsApp to keep my own U.S. number. But another person made a good point about the importance of being able...
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