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    Kinesiotape in Bilbao

    Hi - I was wondering if anyone knows where I can buy kinesiotape in Bilbao. I have been checking in pharmacies along the way and haven't found any. Bilbao is a big city so I'm hoping I can find some there. Thanks!
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    Detour between Elexalde and Gernika?

    hello - just went thru here today but were sent on a detour. The sign said that the route was temporarily changed and they were sorry for the inconvenience. It was a professionally made sign with new yellow arrows all the way to Gernika. We didn't have any trouble following the new route but...
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    Trekking poles in Oviedo? Very last minute

    Leaving home tomorrow morning and just realized that I can't take my poles because I will be charged $100 for a second checked item on Delta (my poles are an older model and they don't collapse enough to fit in my pack - they are 40 inches long) Can trekking poles be purchased relatively...
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    Bilbao to Portugalete routes

    Thank you! So route A is longer and hillier but more scenic? Do you think it is worth the extra time? I really don't like the idea of walking through industrial zones - are there other areas like this on the Norte?
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    Bilbao to Portugalete routes

    Hi - I have looked around the forum and haven't found anything about this so hopefully y'all can help me. I keep reading about how there are 3-4 different routes from Bilbao to Portugalete but they are all "Ugly". Can anyone tell me which one is the least ugly and how I find it? Thanks!
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    New Pilgrim, quick questions about packing

    Hi I was wondering whether I would be allowed to bring permethrin spray in my checked luggage. We will be in country for 2 months -the final 5 weeks of which will be the Camino - and the directions say that the protection only lasts for 6 weeks.
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    Buff brand vs knock off?

    Hi - I have seen there are lots of buff fans here so I went to look online. There are alot of buff style items out there but is it better to go with the actual Buff brand? Thanks!
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    Safety pin alternative?

    Hello - I have read quite a few posts that mention safety pins as a way to attach wet socks or other clothing items to your backpack. Is there an alternative that doesn't involve sticking holes into things? Some type of double clip? Thanks
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    Cycling Route Guide for the Primitivo?

    Thank you! Is that something you can purchase on line?
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    Cycling Route Guide for the Primitivo?

    My 19 year old son has become interested in the Camino after hearing me talking about it but he would like to cycle (my daughter and I will be walking). I've been looking on this forum and also doing general online searches for route info for those who wish to cycle on the Primitivo but have had...
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    Backpack/equipment recs for small migraine-prone people?

    Thanks so much for all the excellent advice. I did check out the Aarn backpacks but there is no retailer nearby and since Melensdad wisely advised that I get fitted for a pack I probably shouldn't order online. I did see that Aarn USA is closing their operation so all of their packs are...
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    Backpack/equipment recs for small migraine-prone people?

    After several physical challenges I am the stereotypical 98 pound weakling. Actually not that weak anymore but still underweight. Ten percent of my body weight would be about 4.5 kg. The weight estimates of some of the lists I’m seeing sound very daunting. I’m wondering what is the least amount...
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    Newbie questions

    Thanks for the information! I will have to get my daughter to translate since the site is in Spanish.
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    Newbie questions

    Something else I hadn't considered before - my daughter will have luggage since she is doing a study abroad program in Oviedo but we don't want to return there after our Camino to retrieve it. How expensive/reliable are the bag transfer services and are they even available on the Primitivo? Thanks!
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    Newbie questions

    Thank you for all the encouragement and advice. I see there are a few things I need to look into - such as bedbugs. I suppose there is a guide to protect one's gear from bedbugs somewhere on the forum?
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    Newbie questions

    Hello - I'm a Newbie to the Forum and to the Camino as well so if I'm goofing up the etiquette please let me know. My daughter will be doing a study abroad in Oviedo this summer. Her course is over on August 1st and then we are hoping to walk the Primitivo. I have a few questions. 1. What kind...

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