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    Ladies

    I would not worry too much about what to wear after walking. You will be grateful to have a bed, washed clothes and some good food. You might want to take a very light weight top or dress to wear when you get into a city and would like to go out, or to wear at the end of the trip. Something...
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    Have you walked gluten-free?

    Hi, I walked on the Camino in Sept/Oct. 2016. I found that the gluten-free issue was a bit of a problem but it was not insurmountable. The tortillas are usually gluten free....basically just potatoes and eggs, and so I had those for breakfast. I usually carried corn cakes, cheese and fruit...
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    Cheap Biarritz Accommodation Tips Please

    I stayed at the Hotel Mirano. It is not cheap but it is a reasonable price. It is a small hotel in a residential area near the Biarritz airport. It cost me 13 euros to get there by taxi from the airport. The hotel is about 15 minutes away from the beach and restaurants.....if you do not get...
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    Bed bugs in Sarria pension

    The pension Estachion in Sarria has bed bugs. I pulled back the sheets in two beds and there were bed bugs crawling around. After I showed the manager the bugs and said I was leaving, I was told that I would be refunded. They responded to Booking.com and told them I was a "no show". I was...
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    Fleece or no fleece?

    I am in Burgos at the moment. It was less than 12 degrees this morning. I have a light down jacket and I have already worn it half a dozen times. I have a silk liner and Costco down throw. The throw was mentioned on this forum. I have been very glad of the extra warmth. Yes there are...
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    No room in the albergues!

    I was in Zubiri yesterday around 4 pm and everything was full. There were so many people looking. The tourist office was closed and the person at the municipal albergue was doing his best to belp. We ended up getting a taxi to the next town....too exhausted to walk. I was told Roncevalles is...
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    Albergue in Roncesvalles (revisited thread)

    What is the name of this albuques. ..I am on sjpp and would like to book for tomorrow.
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    cold and wet

    Hi Nancy, I have a similar body issues...hate hot feet and it takes me forever to warm up when I am chilled. I bought an inexpensive, thin down jacket to wear on cool evenings and under a rain/wind jacket. I am not taking a poncho. I have been persuaded to take my boots and a pair of walking...
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    Please read this about Bed Bugs

    A clear bag would deal with any confusion.
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    Please read this about Bed Bugs

    There are so many variables. Those bugs may very well be in the van but the van is also picking up from the same places and they may have the extra guests.
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    Orrison is full Sept. 9th

    No worries...I am open to what may happen...I may walk part of the distance but I doubt I will walk the whole way to Roncevalles......I hope to see you on the way....Buen Camino!
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    Please read this about Bed Bugs

    I am a teacher and work in schools where the kids live with bedbugs. I have opened homework binders and found bugs...seen them crawl out of backpacks....yes, they can get into anything. Fortunately, I never brought them home. I think the precautions mentioned make sense. I also know that...
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    Please read this about Bed Bugs

    Yes, they are remarkably successful parasites.....and I agree that vigilance with bug detection is essential. If they are in so many places....spraying the mattress with a pesticide or wrapping the mattress to provide a barrier would perhaps deal with mattress and .....I assume.....there is not...
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    Please read this about Bed Bugs

    I do not know about burning the pack but I certainly will not take it or the contents into my house without taking some precautions, i.e., take the washables out and put them in a plastic bag and head straight to the washer/dryer. Putting everything else in quarantine outside until I can...
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    Orrison is full Sept. 9th

    Hi Shawna, I will be arriving in SJPP on the 9th from Biarritz. I have not decided yet whether to stay the night there or to take a taxi to Roncevalles. Perhaps we could share a taxi for part of the way.
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    Please read this about Bed Bugs

    I was thinking of bringing a large, light silk sheet to wrap around the mattress rather than using a chemical....does this make sense?
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    Gluten free food

    Thank you for letting me know.
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    Gluten free food

    This is very interesting....I too have had a gluten intolerance for a very long time. I will give it a try. Going on the Camino in a week. I do not want to carry a lot of food. I also have a tree fruit and nut allergy. I really do not want my guts and allergies to be a focus on the...
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    I'm in a bit of a pickle with flights

    Run, fly and walk safely and with pleasure....I will watch out for the flying peregrino in Toronto...I am catching an Air Canada flight so I will not journey forward with you but I do wish you well.
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    I'm in a bit of a pickle with flights

    From one old boot to an Old Koot, thank you for this information. I am in a low space right now...you bucked me up!! I am flying or taking the train to Biarritz and staying there t0 recoup for a couple of days. This is to be a journey after a long emotional journey....one step at a time...

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