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    The Introverted Pilgrim

    I’m one of the ‘innie’ crowd for as well. Always have been. What I know about myself is that I like myself and that I rarely get lonely when I am alone. I do best with lots of alone time because this is what recharges my batteries. I have dealt with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder all...
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    Boots or shoes?

    Which ever you choose, they better be well broken in by now or you may be sorry. 😩 Monday isn’t far away. 😜
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    Gaiters

    Thanks Henry. Appreciate your input. Curious to know if you have ever walked the Camino with your friend David? I’ll be sure to packs some treats for you. David will have to get his own treats🐶😊
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    Gaiters or waterproof socks

    I have used Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain Low gaiters. Got mine thru REI. They keep out debris well. I have only had light rain while wearing them on hikes at home but they did the trick. It had been raining buckets though. If you happen to step into puddles, they help keep mud and water out...
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    Gaiters

    Do any of you use rain gaiters over your shoes/boots while on the Camino? I’ll be walking in September when rain is common. I usually wear long pants which mostly keeps rain and debris out of my boots. Just curious if bringing them was worth the weight for you. Thx
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    A 'One Word' Why?

    Why?.... because!
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    Sleeping bag liner

    Hi Susan, I might be tempted to pin the zipper in place where you want it before you cut the fabric. So first Turn the liner inside out and crease it exactly where you want the zipper to run. Pin the crease in place. Use a very long basting stitch to sew about 1/2 inch from the zipper crease...
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    Women over 60 who DON'T take a sleeping bag...

    Hi Sherry, I have not yet walked the Camino but I’m planning my trip for September. I am 64 so thot I might offer my 2 cents. I will have a sleeping bag liner as well as a lightweight blanket called the Cocoon CoolMax Blanket purchased on line. It measures 70” x 55” and weights around 12 ounces...
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    Refilling Prescriptions

    Hi O peracha Thanks for the good tips. I know those things will work for me because I have used similar tactics in lots of situations. I will start by assigning my belongings to pack locations. And as for the meds I have almost decided to put them in a waterproof waist pocket and wear it 24 hrs...
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    Refilling Prescriptions

    Thanks to all for your advice and experiences. I asked the original question thinking the amphetamine might pose a problem even with a written prescription and... It does sound like the best rule to follow will be to assume there are no consistent rules for refilling prescriptions. So I’ll be...
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    Refilling Prescriptions

    Can anyone tell me about refilling certain US prescriptions in Spain? I take 3 prescribed medications including an SSRI and an amphetamine. I am planning to bring enough to get me through my full pilgrimage. I also plan to bring written prescriptions if possible, just in case I misplace them...
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    Luxury items

    i too like my alone time and while I don’t mind talking to people once in a while, I really enjoy my own company. Good for you listing this pleasure as a luxury. Oh! I won’t tell anyone. Just like a secret meadow that is only yours.
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    Socks

    I’m working on my training hikes for my upcoming first Camino. I’m trying out several brands. I have wright socks, Smart wool, Darn Tough and Injinji liners as well as Injinji hiking crew socks. The Wright socks... for me not so great. The Darn tough and smart wool are good so far. Have been...
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    Trail foods snacks

    Even better
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    Trail foods snacks

    Just FYI, I’m totally open to trying new foods. I wouldn’t go anywhere new without checking out the local cuisine, (except for that sketchy food truck advertising day old sushi). I love tortillas, indeed breads of all kinds, pretty much any kind of cheese, nuts are a staple, as is dried fruit...
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    Trail foods snacks

    I am considering all the many foods I like to have on long hikes 🤔 🧀🥪🍊🍌🍪 and one favorite is hard boiled eggs. Can I find already boiled eggs in stores/cafes. along the Camino? I guess I can buy eggs and boil them myself. Anyone know if I could buy less than a dozen at a time, say maybe 4-6...
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    Sorry if this has been asked before...

    Kind Ladies and gentlemen, I have just finished reading the entirety of this thread and no where could I find mention of the obvious need to bring one’s own personal botafumeira, solid silver of course. Perhaps you are unaware that the original one in the cathedral in Santiago is only set in...
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    Luxury items

    I’m not a drinker of beer wine or any other alcohol but for me, I relish a really cold Diet Coke on a hot afternoon or after a long day or at breakfast instead of coffee or... Hey we all have our addictions. Reminds me I have some neoprene fabric lying around. Maybe it’s time to fashion a double...
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    Luxury items

    Wow I had no idea some people feel having with you something you want but don’t ‘need’ is somehow against the pilgrim code. IMO this just seems a surprising idea, considering no one ‘needs’ to walk the Camino in the first place, but rather wants to do it. However I am not here to criticize how...
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    Luxury items

    Hi friends. I am constantly thinking about the Camino which I hope to walk in sept 2020. Lately I’ve been thinking about which luxury item, if any, I might want to bring along. Small musical instrument, tiny watercolor painting kit, music player in addition to a smart phone, comfy slippers...

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