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    Recommendations for a non crowded ‘pilgrimage’

    It very well could be. Is it supported by hostels oblong the way similar to the more traditional Caminos . If so is there a guide book. I see several hiking books on the market. Do they list albergues ???
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    Recommendations for a non crowded ‘pilgrimage’

    This is not so much a response as a question. My wife and I have walked the Frances , Portuguese , Finisterra , Muxia, and the Primitivo . We enjoyed every one for different reasons. . The only common thread was that the people you meet are spectacular . We met an older couple on the Norte...
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    Pack spraying

    Glad you looked into it but the short answer is no, I found no independent research to support ( or rebuff ) the claims . In all fairness I did not look for additional info. Like you I was skeptical . I would rather dunk my bag in permetherin but my wife will not allow it. Lol Again, to be...
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    Pack spraying

    I agree with not fretting, I too give the albergue a quick inspection and on two occasions walked out to select another. Not using the blankets may also be a reason why we do so well. Bugs will be around regardless of how well everyone tries to stop them. Be smart , be cautious, and do a Camino .
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    Pack spraying

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    Pack spraying

    I just completed the Camino Norte. I sprayed my sleeping liner ( that's all I used ) as well as my pack. I did not experience a single bite, nor did my wife. I did the same on the Primitivo, French, Muxia, Portuguese, ant Finisterra. My wife may have had one bite on the French but that is up...
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    What is this with this camino-ing???

    I think about walking every day I am not walking . Addicted
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    Bedbug problems on the Camino Norte?

    Starting the Norte on September 6 or 7 depending on bus schedule. Will keep an eye on this thread and thanks to all for your knowledge
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    Pack spraying

    Did spray bag inside and out. Was a natural product only sold in the US. Was able to have it imported into Canada in 2016 but due to Labelling issues they no longer ship to Canada for this year . Have enough for me to trip in Sept. all natural smell of Cedar and seems to have worked
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    Ladies only, please!

    My wife and I travel /hike extensively and really dislike leaving any paper behind. A " hand cloth " size piece of quick dry micro fiber material ( the same material as all our travel towels ) can be used to dry off. we have it attached to a carabineer and hang it from the rear of the pack...
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    Food and snacks to carry along....

    always liked to have snacks, some bread , meat , cheese for the trail but was more for convienence rather than necessity , lots of cafes along the Way
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    Washing Clothes

    Washed undies,socks and shirt by hand every day. Did it first thing at the completion of walking so items would have time to dry. If the items did not ( rare ) then they swung from the pack the following day for another air dry . We got so used to air drying our cloths that since we returned...
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    Vegetarian Camino

    My wife and have completed five seperate caminos ( six for my wife ). We too are vegitarian at home and do our best to comply while walking a Camino. We do however revert to a meat diet while walking. It allows us to eat at the same locations our friends are and takes some of the pressure off...

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