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  1. stelrey

    Looking for a photo of the camino that I can use on my blog

    You're all so lovely! Thank you! I ended up finding a photo after all...I thought that I'd deleted this thread so I wouldn't waste anyone's time, but it looks like it's still here after all. Oops! Sorry about that! Your photos are gorgeous. Thank you so much for the Sunday morning inspiration!
  2. stelrey

    Looking for a photo of the camino that I can use on my blog

    Hello! I'm planning a camino in March. I've been obsessively reading the posts here ever since we decided we were going earlier this year. Anyway, one of my BIG projects is learning Spanish. I've got it in my head that I want to be functional by next March. I'm starting a blog about learning...
  3. stelrey

    bed bugs 2013

    What is this "bedbug season" of which you speak? Do you mean that if I'm walking in March and April, I don't really have to worry about the little darlings?
  4. stelrey

    Video diary for pilgrims!

    Thanks for sharing! What did you use to record your diary?
  5. stelrey

    learning spanish

    Thanks for the suggestions! I've checked out Coffeebreak Spanish, and it looks promising. While I realize that I don't "NEED" Spanish to get by, I do want to try as best I can to pick up some of the language before going!
  6. stelrey

    learning spanish

    I'd like to pick up some basic Spanish before next spring. I'm fluent in French, so I expect that that will help me learn. What's the best way to learn (both in terms of efficiency and price) if in-person lessons are not an option? I live in the middle of nowhere and there are no classes or...
  7. stelrey

    down jacket - am I being ridiculous?

    thanks for the weather report! It must be really good if you're able to hike in two layers of down. I hope it warms up for you soon! I sympathize...I get cold easily too.
  8. stelrey

    down jacket - am I being ridiculous?

    That's actually the main thing that keeps pushing me over to the "yes" side - the thought of having a down coat to sleep in on a freezing night!
  9. stelrey

    down jacket - am I being ridiculous?

    Thanks for the heads-up, jastrace! A friend of mine is an ultralight backpacker. He suggested carrying latex gloves and wool liners instead of heavy mittens/gloves. Then you can wear the wool gloves to keep warm, and layer on the latex gloves if it's raining or terribly windy. They're cheap and...
  10. stelrey

    down jacket - am I being ridiculous?

    Hmmm. Lots of conflicting opinions. As it stands, I'm leaning towards bringing it. It's lighter than any of my other mid-layers, and I don't feel comfortable bringing just lightweight base layers and a single lightweight fleece. So - for now at least - I'm putting it back on the list. I don't...
  11. stelrey

    another newbie packing list - would love critiques!

    Thanks for the suggestion! I'll definitely look into inserts.
  12. stelrey

    Sleeping attire

    A set of silk long underwear (top and bottom) is soft and comfy, weighs under 150 grams, and doubles as a warm underlayer in case of cold weather. That's what I usually bring when traveling. Since I'll be walking in march, I might bring my set of merino wool long underwear instead. Much warmer...
  13. stelrey

    another newbie packing list - would love critiques!

    1. my ahnus are so beautiful! I love them, and I love how they feel. I went one half size larger, although I'm kind of wondering if I should have gone a full size instead. They fill well, though. By inserts, do you mean the ones you can buy in stores? Any particular suggestions? Would you just...
  14. stelrey

    another newbie packing list - would love critiques!

    I've been sleeping in my merino wool long johns, and they're HOT. I'm thinking that I might bring silk instead...much lighter, and yet still warm. As for your wrap vs sarong...I think 50 grams is a big enough weight difference to mention!
  15. stelrey

    another newbie packing list - would love critiques!

    Pharmacies here are generally like big box stores...cheap and plentiful!
  16. stelrey

    down jacket - am I being ridiculous?

    Thanks for the feedback! If I were packing for a long spring hike in the woods, I would bring an insulated jacket, mainly for wearing around camp in the evening. I'm having a bit of a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that the camino isn't exactly the same kind of hiking. If it's warm...
  17. stelrey

    down jacket - am I being ridiculous?

    I have a very lightweight down jacket that weighs in at a mere 204 grams. I'm considering bringing it on a March/April camino. What do you think...useful? Or overkill?
  18. stelrey

    another newbie packing list - would love critiques!

    ...and back to the pharmacy I go. :lol:
  19. stelrey

    another newbie packing list - would love critiques!

    Yes, I'm definitely rethinking - and rethinking and rethinking - my clothes. I do feel like I should have 2 full changes of clothes, but I'm looking for ways to keep things lighter. Thanks for that washing tip! What a neat idea...I'll have to try it out!
  20. stelrey

    another newbie packing list - would love critiques!

    Thanks for the feedback! I am having fun - too much fun, perhaps - obsessing over my packing list. Haha! I keep getting mixed feedback about the sarong/pareo/pashmina. Maybe I'll end up bringing one after all! Where did you buy yours? My pashmina weighs 140 grams, and I'm sure I can find...

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