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    Stray dogs?

    Hi all, Heading to Spain on 4/18. Some of the books I've read say that there is a problem w/ aggressive stray dogs. I did Leon-Santiago in 2012, and had no problems. This time I'm doing the 1st half, and I would like to know if there is a problem with dogs. If so, what do people suggest I...
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    Pyrethrin or Permethrin?

    hello fellow peregino/as, I did Leon to Santiago in 2012 and I will be doing Pamplona to Burgos next month. B/f my last trip, I sprayed my clothes and equipment with _either_ pyrethrin OR permethrin [SP?] to avoid bedbugs, and it worked great. I slept in a lightly-infested albergue one...
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    safe to travel alone for female?

    Re: safe to travel alone for female? pepper spray? how awful! this is what I am most afraid of as a single famale walker .... is it legal to carry pepper spray in Spain? Or to check it in with your luggage? Having said that, I have no idea of where to buy the stuff.... Cheers, Cris
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    Hiking Poles hand luggage in Planes ?

    hi there, I called TSA, and Air Canada, which is how I am getting to Madrid. Hiking poles, b/c of their sharp tips, are considered weapons. The best solution I found was to get collapsible hiking poles from REI - they collpase to 25" and will fit nicely in my backpack, which I am checking...
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    Who packed vitamins?

    about traveling with vitamins: I was going to put mine in small individual zip-lock bags, but I was wondering about customs - will they think I am bringing drugs into the country? Has anyone had any experience with bringing vitamins through Spanish customs? Cris
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    Making friends along the way?

    I have the same concerns as you do, because I am walking alone (beginning in Leon on 28 August till the 14th of September) and also I'm on the shy side. While I am happy to join others if they ask me, I would find it hard to try & join a group. I think the idea of sharing food is a good one...
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    accomodations in Leon

    Hello all, I am arriving in Madrid on 28 August, and going directly from the airport to Leon via bus. I would like to spend my first night in a reasonably-priced room w/ private bath not too far from the bus station, in a hotel, pension, or parador, so that I can start the Camino...
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    A few questions...

    Re: A few questions...synthetic shirts I was able to buy wicking, synthetic shirts at Sierra Trading Post (http://www.sierratradingpost.com) for next to nothing, especailly when they have one of their nearly-weekly sales - one cost me all of $3.70. I use them at the gym and biking - they keep...
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    Who purchases travel medical insurance?

    Re: Who purchases travel medical insurance? thanks DesertRain thanks DesertRain for the websites. Cheers, Cris
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    Who purchases travel medical insurance?

    hi DesertRain, can you share the company/website from which you bought your travel health insurance? I was told that AAA sells travel health insurance, but a recommendation would be nice. Thanks! Cris
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    Who purchases travel medical insurance?

    these posts have convinced me to buy supplemental health insurance for my trek. Can someone suggest a reputable company? Other than googling the term and finding companies that way, I am clueless as to what I should be looking for and what are reasonable charges. Gracias, Cris
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    Wanted: a Camino walking partner for September (2012)

    thanks for the advice Johnnie. I'm prepared to go alone, of course, but I would much rather find a partner - any ideas on how to go about it? Yours was the only response to my original post. Thanks! Cristina
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    Wanted: a Camino walking partner for September (2012)

    I would like to begin to walk the Camino in early-to-mid-September. As a single woman, I am heistant to walk it alone. I am looking for a (preferably female) partner to walk with me. SInce my time is limited, I will begin in Leon or a little before that and end at Santiago - I have 2 or 2 1/2...

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