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You can get tests to do via tele-medicin at https://www.emed.com/products/covid-at-home-testkit-six-pack - they only come in six packs for $150 though.
I fly tomorrow so I'm still holding my breath a little too but if you're vaccinated it looks like this won't be an issue. https://www.reuters.com/world/eu-moves-reintroduce-covid-travel-curbs-us-diplomats-2021-08-27/
BRUSSELS, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The European Union on Friday moved to reinstate...
If you have a newer phone you could use an eSim. You can "load" them onto your phone digitally and then set your data to use the esim and leave your normal sim for phone/text. Depending on your plan, and what type of texting you do, this can work out super convenient (so I'm told - about to...
Toe socks were absolute game changers for me. Haven't had a blister since I started wearing them. Did 200 miles in 10 days a few years back without a single hot spot even. Before Injinji toe socks 8 miles and I would have several. I don't double sock either. Just toe socks and Aasics Gel...
I'm going back to the Norte in April so was reading back through posts and came across this. I thought I would be remiss if I didn't post a warning that the Twelve Tribes is a fairly well known cult which I personally would steer clear of -...
I met two women and a man at a restaurant on the way from Tauberbishofsheim to Bad Mergentheim. A few hours later, several miles outside Bad Mergentheim I found one of the women's hats. It's a tan hat with a wooden shell pin. I picked it up as I was sure it was too far back for them to travel...
I use a collapsible water bottle - saves room when it doesn't have water and weighs a lot less than a regular plastic bottle. Also clips onto my pack - https://www.rei.com/product/862538/vapur-element-water-bottle-34-fl-oz
Do you know you can get a one year visa for Spain for non-lucrative purposes? http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/CHICAGO/es/ServiciosConsulares/Serviciosconsularesenchicago/Documents/documentosvisados/nolucrativa.pdf Interestingly after one year you can apply to renew - renewals are...
I'm a DDD and love these Donna Karan bras - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054M5C4S/?tag=casaivar02-20 - they go on like a normal bra, and the wire is more on the outside. They dry overnight given a reasonable amount of heat (ie a radiator). Awesome support and super comfy.
Hi all - I'm new here having just found out I will have 5 days to walk near Bilbao in late April. I've done a few long distance walks (Prague to Vienna, King Ludwigs Way twice, Cotswolds, etc) but no Caminos. I can usually manage 15+ miles per day, although I'm trying to push that number up...
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