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    Botafumeiro Souvenir

    Because of a glitch in our schedule out of Santiago I did not get a Botafumeiro souvenir which I really wanted to get as a Christmas tree ornament for my hiking buddy, my 16 year old son. Can anyone give me ideas on how to get one outside Santiago? Where can I order it or purchase it? I've...
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    Sleeping bag on the Camino Francés in May

    Did you encounter any serious bedbug issues? I walked the CF in May/June 2013 and saw two cases of bedbugs, one young ladies neck was all bit up! But I never had a problem because I brought a worn out fitted sheet and pillowcase that I had sprayed with permethrin. I also sprayed my sleeping bag...
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    Hiking Shoes, or Hiking Boots?

    I struggled with the boot/shoe dilemma before I left for my May 2013 CF. I was sooo glad I went with a mid boot because I had two good fall-on-your-butt spills that would have been game-ender ankle-rollers had I not had that support. I saw plenty of lows and runners but had to wonder, besides...
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    This time will be different...less is more!

    I walked the Frances May 13-June 18 with my 16yo son and 18yo daughter. What a fabulous experience with so many adventures every day! I am sure we would all agree that we were very happy with our raincoats and pack covers, which we also used for additional theft protection in the larger city...
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    Cost Calculator for Camino Francés

    I think this calculator is a brilliant tool to help pilgrims get an idea of general costs.
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    Help! Feeling completely unprepared

    This is my first post to this amazingly valuable forum which I peruse most hours of everyday. I am a 54 yo woman leaving Washington, DC on May 13 with my 18 year old daughter and my 16 year old son, both upbeat, agreeable kids. Despite the fact that our bags are packed and weighed, that we are...

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