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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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    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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    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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    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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    Lightweight sit pads

    Has anyone carried a light weight sitting pad for those times when you just need a break but you are in between towns? I’ve seen some that weigh only 1-2 ounces. Just thinking a foam seat pad might help keep my bum dry if it’s wet or muddy when I need to sit on the ground to check my feet or...
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    Pocket knives on trains

    I think I read that the train systems in Spain require passengers to go through security check points before boarding a train. Correct? And I think I also read somewhere that you may bring a folding knife on board a train as long as you declare it before your bags are scanned/checked. Otherwise...
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    Shower etiquette dressing space

    So.,,What’s the story on typical showers along the Camino. Are there separate spaces for men and women? Big open embarrassing high school style shower rooms? Huge luxurious, marble tiled, duel head spa-like spaces? Summer cabin phone booth sized caves with a funky plastic curtain with a flamingo...
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    Ok I’ll just say it...bladder leaks

    Right now I am grateful I have not posted a photo of myself as I would hate to be recognized on el Camino as the one who has “that” problem. Any of you women out there training or walking right now ever experience bladder leaks or shall I say floods after doing a lot of walking? Yah ok I have...
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    60 plus first time pilgrim

    Hi I am finally beginning to consider becoming a pilgrim on El Camino for real. At least for today. Maybe spring of 2020. I retired a couple years ago and finding that I absolutely love not working, I am filling my time with all those things I ‘always wanted to do’. These include painting...

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