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  1. MartinZ

    Safety Pins over Clothes Pins?

    I use these small(est) binder clips; They don't poke holes, are strong enough to hold even the heaviest wet clothes on the line, are small and super lightweight. I carry a stretchy clothesline too, but only use it when I have to rig something up inside when it's raining.
  2. MartinZ

    Bed bugs advices please!

    The neatness of an albergue is really no indication for bed bugs. The nicest looking albergue can host a pilgrim who brings bedbugs with him. Next night you'll get them. Don't expect for even the nicest looking alburgue that they check everywhere/everything each day. I don't think it's very...
  3. MartinZ

    Bed bugs advices please!

    Lay down and have a rest for 15 minutes. Bedbugs creep out when they feel your heat. So lay down, wait a while and then check the bed. If I see so much as a hint of bedbugs I'll pack up and sleep on the kitchen floor! (It's quieter there anyway....) Other than that I don't use any creams...
  4. MartinZ

    2nd Camino - Repeat CF or try something new?

    I've walked the entire CF incl. Finisterre and Muxia 6 times, and I'm still not tired of it. It's the social aspect and the ever-changing landscape that attracts me to the CF. From the third time on, my Caminos started as a walking holiday but I always end up as a pilgrim giving help, needing...
  5. MartinZ

    SOS map from St. Jean to Roncesvalles

    I know the Napoleon- and the Valcarlos-route but there's a third 'Caro' one?? Is there any information on that one?
  6. MartinZ

    Walking my second Camino frances

    Prices haven't changed much, 30 euro's a day sounds reasonable. I've walked from SJPDP to Finesterre and Muxia five times now and they were all very different! For my second Camino I was a bit nervous; Will I meet nice people again? Will I get the pilgrim experience again, or just feel like a...
  7. MartinZ

    A Marching Song for Those Long Meseta Stretches

    This keeps me happily strolling along
  8. MartinZ

    6th June 2017 is decided! A few questions...

    yeah, you've got this. You will never feel fully prepared, go for it. Just remember to listen to your body and take regular breaks! (it's not a marathon, it's 20 marathons on end... endurance is the game)
  9. MartinZ

    What brand are your favorite Ear Plugs?

    Corded EAR (3M) soft fx. 39dB attenuation! The cord is great for finding them if they should fall out somewhere during the night
  10. MartinZ

    Trouble finding a stay in SJPDP

    Are you trying to book ahead? I always go directly to the pilgrims' office. If there are any beds available in SJPDP they will know it.
  11. MartinZ

    New Movie

    If I remember correctly he gets interviewed somewhere in this series Ah.. it's in episode 5
  12. MartinZ

    Making my preparations and freaking out a little

    Hello! I've done it several times and still I get excited like the first time. Very normal I hope :-) It's nice to know a little Spanish but it doesn't matter much if you don't, you'll pick up the necessities quickly enough once you're on the Camino. People are very friendly and willing to...
  13. MartinZ

    English/Spanish podcast this week

    Nice! Now I have to listen to all of them!
  14. MartinZ

    First time walker: what to bring

    I file my nails on the Camino because a nail file is lighter than scissors.
  15. MartinZ

    First time walker: what to bring

    -Don't forget some toilet paper or start practising wiping with writing paper and grass. :-) -Some clothespins or other thought up system to keep your clothing being blown from the line; patiently, soaking wet, waiting for you to find them just before you want to go to bed. -I carry something...
  16. MartinZ

    Which route to take

    Please, Nelsa Walker, when you take the Napoleon route and get to Roncesvalles let us directly know if it was a walk in the park or if you encountered any pleasant walks down through a forest. Most people I know get a grin on their face when talking about the Napoleon route and not because it's...
  17. MartinZ

    top tips for a first time walker

    My top tip is pack your bag and just go! Try to plan on the trail, one or two days ahead. Anything else will fall apart. You are guaranteed to visit great places. I can't tell you where that is going to be for you, the camino will show you. Don't just pack light, pack REALLY light. And when...
  18. MartinZ

    Is a sleeping bag necessary on the Frances in the summer?

    I would recommend taking a super lightweight (quilt-style?) sleeping bag. Depending on the altitude and the weather, it can get pretty cold at night and don't count on albergues having blankets available.
  19. MartinZ

    You know that you are a pilgrim if/when ...

    When you feel -of route- whenever you're not on the Camino
  20. MartinZ

    Post Camino can things ever be normal again?

    This stanza comes to my mind: 'better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all'. Try to be content by what is given to you, then move on. Even if it means going back.

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