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Thank you for your kind reply. I'm finding this whole thing rather overwhelming at present. Courage wanes, enthusiasm drains away...I have hardly been able to look at the forum without feeling nausea.
BUT - our backpacks sit quietly smiling in the corner saying"be of good cheer"
Unless a...
Came to this thread to learn something but through no ones fault I've come away stressed out! I simply cannot absorb travel within France at this stage. My ONLY plan is to book the flight to either Paris or Toulouse, deplane and simply go from there. Here's to hoping it all goes well.
Planning...
Does anyone have experience with damage to fabrics from spraying with permethrin? I know DEET often damages synthetics, I also know permethrin is not DEET :) Just wondering - I hear alot of talk about spraying silk sheets/liners, so just wondering if anyone has noted damage to materials...
Maurice would you mind sharing with us how you put the lavender oil on yourself and your bedding? Are you using pure essential oils and how do you get this done? Thanks for the post.
This is an interesting thread. For those who tend to be cold while sleeping, the bag and liner combo would be the preferred option. I tend to be HOT at night and will often wear only a sheet in the dead of Minnesota winters. Key is to know your own body's needs I believe.
For those who are...
I also have GERD and would echo what many others have said, don't eat too soon before bed, minimize alcohol, no spicy or fried foods, etc. I would suggest trying these things and sleep without head elevation at home first to see how you respond. If your have symptoms that exacerbate then you may...
I too suffer from sweaty and very HOT feet. I call this phenomenon "foot claustrophobia" or at times refer to this as simply "hot feet" I live in Minnesota, the ONLY time of year I don't suffer is Jan-Feb when the avg temperature is around zero F. In real life I wear flip flops every second I am...
I've seen on other tread mentions of dry cleaning gear - has anyone just gone straight from the airport to a drycleaners? I'm wondering if they will unpack and dry clean everything? Anyone? :)
So JabbaPapa: is the route from Lourdes to Oloron to Somport, then down that way the Aragones route? I'm having significant trouble finding details on this route. Would you mind helping me out with a link or something? God bless you!
I am now thinking of altering my plans to fly into Toulouse, bus to Lourdes, then bus to SJPP and walk the Frances. I have been trying to researching a walking route from Lourdes - if anyone has a link or page or guide that would provide more specifics of this route I'd be very appreciative...
When are you starting out from Lourdes? My husband and I plan to start at Lourdes early may 2014 but had planned to catch a bus from Lourdes to St. Jean - if there are other pilgrims setting off on foot, we'd be so happy to join in.
Anyone familiar with this product? Its from Travelsmith, says its 100% nontoxic and acts as an insecticide rather than repellent. Only 3oz weight. Any thoughts?
http://www.travelsmith.com/restasure-bedbug-solution/22724
Two stones - hey what a great idea, why didn't I think of that! o_O
The reason I asked was everyone talking about instant and that what is more commonly available is espresso ;)
Sorry, initially didn't remember where I bought them and the ones on Amazon were the closest I found!
A quick search on Google and I found them at Gossamer Gear - totally forgot about that place - anyway here's the correct link:
http://gossamergear.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=liner
I...
I got these for my husband and I - they are slightly heavier feeling than a garbage bag, not very noisy but there's no closure at the top. Not sure we'll need one. We also are using backpack waterproof exterior covers. Here's the link to the liner - would appreciate any feedback if they are good...
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