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    List the albergues that offer communal meals!

    The attached .txt file seems actually to be a document, not simple text. While some programs/apps will open it as is (such as Open Office) others will not. Following Hélène's suggestion, I renamed the file from .txt to .doc, that is, to "Communal Meals along the Camino Frances .doc" This...
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    Water bladder troubles

    My only experience is a couple months of occasional use of a different brand on training walks, but with emptying it before refilling, and leaving it open to dry once or twice, I haven't noticed any problem. I only use tap water, not other solutions which probably require much greater care...
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    Verizon ( phone company) international calling ...?

    Wow, great to know as I do have a Verizon LTE phone and had assumed it was locked. Thanks for sharing the link.
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    2015 SEPTEMBER PILGRIMS

    Hi Sarah, please add me to your list. I'll be leaving from St Jean on Sept. 16. It's a long flight and I'm 79, so I have arranged to ease into this by staying overnight at Corazon Puro (in Bizkarreta) then walking from SJPdP to Orisson the first day. Bob
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    Advancing Gerontological Episodes

    That sounds like what the doctor told me that I have. Wish I could remember.
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    Time to campeed, vaseline or duct tape?

    Very helpful information, thanks Doug. As I increased my training distance with a pack, I'm discovering that I have the same problem. I might also try the toe socks someone mentioned.
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    Walking poles and carpal tunnel

    I have a carpal tunnel problem in my left wrist, and holding a cellphone just a few minutes causes numbness. However, I used my Leki poles almost constantly for 10 km yesterday without a problem. I don't clench my fingers around the pole. Instead, I place the handle in the V between my thumb and...
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    Crossing the Pyrenees hyperlapse

    Another future pilgrim thanks you for sharing this inspiring video. After watching it once at regular speed, I managed to use the YouTube settings on my viewer to slow it down to 1/2 and finally 1/4 speed -- really fantastic then!

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