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    Sexism in outdoor clothing

    Interestingly, I have quite the opposite view. I do not like to wear bright colors, so I am constantly frustrated by the pinks and blues of women's outdoor clothing and gear. I prefer black, dark gray, olive, and taupe!
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    Kangaroo in my pocket

    This is not advice from the Camino, nor is it advice regarding young children. The first time I traveled to Africa, I left behind my daughters, ages 17, 19, and 21. I cried half-way to Amsterdam. The way I got through it after that was to call every morning and every evening, rotating through...
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    Getting Money

    TravelEx offers a card that you can load Euros onto.
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    Over Organized Woman's Packing List!

    It seems that there is quite a bit of duplication. For example, I am a lip balm junkie and plan to take 2 of them which I think is one more than I need, but it looks like you have 5? I also enjoy journaling and plan to bring one. However, it looks like you are planning to bring 2? I'd also...
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    Over Organized Woman's Packing List!

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    Taking time out for the Camino

    How old are your children? As a single mother, this is definitely something that affected the choices that I have made. I left them for the first time when the youngest was 17. In retrospect, I think that they would have been just fine for a few weeks with family or a trusted friend...
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    Taking time out for the Camino

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    Essential items to leave behind?

    knit cap - what season are you walking in? baseball cap boonie hat - what is this? two bandanas - drop one two long sleeve shirts - drop one one long sleeve t-shirt one evening shirt (weighs 4 oz) Civilization!!! - drop it one pair long pants two pair shorts 4 briefs ( I planned on 5) - drop 1...
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    Sports bra recommendations?

    I am still in the pre-Camino stage, but for hiking, bicycling, and travel I use Patagonia's "Barely There" bra (and panties). It is very light weight and dries very quickly. Although it is very thin, it offers good support, and it hand-washes very easily.
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    How much water to carry and cooking along the way

    My 2 cents: 1) Water - In my opinion, it is best to error on the side of caution. When hiking -- any type of hiking -- I carry at least 32 oz./1 litre of water. I personally go through about 16 oz of fluids on a regular day without exertion or heat. If I felt that it would be longer than an...
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    Your First Aid Kit, what is in it?

    I would be open to 'more effective', but not necessarily stronger. My personal bias is towards natural healthcare whenever possible. At least traveling in Europe it will be easier than traveling in Uganda where I gave the nurse a list of about a dozen different names for the same three drugs in...
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    Your First Aid Kit, what is in it?

    I agree with those who indicate it depends on a person's particular situation. For example, I note that someone carried "2 ibuprofen". Honestly, 2 ibuprofen is about half of what I need for 4 hours relief from pain associated with regular women's cycles, thus it would be insufficient for me to...
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    Packing Help

    I would jettison either the jacket or the sweater. Do you need both? Put a Kindle app on your phone and leave behind the Kindle. Do you need both the Tevas and the flip flops? I know that there has been a discussion on here about flip flops vs. Crocs so you'll likely get feedback in that regard...
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    Arrived St Jean to find....

    I would keep one sunscreen. I am assuming that your family tends to burn easily with the numbers on those sunscreens. Given that, I would opt for the higher SPF for the greatest protection for the baby. I don't see a need for two different sunscreens. With regard to all these hair products...
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    Cost of walking Camino Frances

    I'm curious, what gear did you invest in for 1300 euro?
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    Wooden tau Bracelet in Santiago - need help from fellow pilgrims

    The Tau is a symbol of the Franciscan Order, hence it's association with both St. Francis and St. Anthony (a Franciscan). If I were to venture to guess, I would say to check out the Franciscans in the area. Like many religious places here in the U.S., perhaps they have a gift shop.
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    Walking the Camino with Plantar Faciitis

    If you can't lift your body up with that leg yet, I would recommend the exercise that I tried. I would stand on a stair with the heal off and then lower my body. It's likely not the same full stretch as you would get with the towel lift approach, but gets in a good stretch. I was able to...
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    Preparation - Simple and Easy Ankle Strengthening

    I would recommend some basic ballet ("releve" repetitions) for ankle strengthening.
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    Sleeping Bag or Liner?

    Depending on which sleeping bag liner one has purchsed, the primary purpose is not necessarily to keep your sleeping bag clean, some are for added insulation. Thus, unless you are planning to stay outside, I would question the need for both a sleeping bag and a sleeping bag liner. Also, whether...
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    Being a Christian on the Camino

    To the Field of Dreams (mentioned above) is also from a Catholic perspective. Kevin Codd is a priest. It was a good read on the Camino. I haven 't read the Hiking the Camino: 500 Miles with Jesus book. I'll have to add it to my wish list.

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