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  1. paul.ferris

    CF Bed Bug Poll - For Those who were Bitten Only

    Be aware that both permethrin and Deet pose some health risk. Unless you are one of those who has a reaction to insect bites, given the small chance of bedbug contact, it would be healthier not to use toxins. Those who use them believe that Tea tree oil and lavender provide some protection.
  2. paul.ferris

    bed bugs

    This is when I usually mention Tea Tree Oil. It seems to have worked; was recommended by a farmacia on the camino (they might have some experience). And sleeping in neurotoxins scares the heck out of me
  3. paul.ferris

    Safety Pins for Hanging Clothes on Rucksack

    Also the best solution for hanging laundry at the end of the day. I always use the same holes.
  4. paul.ferris

    Real Pilgrims

    It is when they take the taxi, not out of necessity, by choice and get the last bunk, or all the bottom bunks, or use up the last hot water in the shower. That is what bothers me about 'taxi pilgrims', (also referred to as 'stamp collectors').
  5. paul.ferris

    Mint against bedbugs

    I don't know why fun is being made of this legitimate inquiry. It is not impossible that Cold Effect Gel discourages bed bugs. Perhaps the menthol or camphor or cooling effect is not to the little critters taste. I say if it seems to work maybe you have hit on something.
  6. paul.ferris

    Mint against bedbugs

  7. paul.ferris

    Bedbug Question! Settle our debate!

    Tea tree oil was recommended to us at a Farmacia just past Burgos after my wife had an allergic reaction to bed bug bites. It should be diluted and feels great on your skin. You can also use it to treat the fungal infections that you may pick up in the shower.
  8. paul.ferris

    FICS Forum: Why Change the 100 km. rule to 300 km.?

    The 300 km or some other longer distance appeals to me. It would certainly eliminate the weekend taxi perigrinos/as. The other part of this initiative which wants to downplay the tourist aspect of the Camino and restore traditional values might affect me more. I am not particularly Christian.
  9. paul.ferris

    What about those pilgrim's meals?

    See my photo in Camino Frances 'Menu Peregrino in Four Languages'. That is fairly typical.
  10. paul.ferris

    Essential Oils for Bedbugs?

    I would 'Google' health concerns with Permethrin before using it on anything that comes in contact with your skin.
  11. paul.ferris

    Essential Oils for Bedbugs?

    My wife had a reaction to bed bug bites, acquired in several locations,- open sores - so we went to the 'Farmacia' in Tardajos. The pharmacist gave my wife something to help heal the sores and Tea Tree oil as a mild repellent. All I can say is that we weren't bitten again.
  12. paul.ferris

    Blankets and Bedbugs

    Google the safety concerns regarding Permethrin before you use it. My wife had a reaction to bed bug bites (open sores). The pharmacist (chemist, druggist) on the Camino recomended Tea tree oil as a gentle repellent. We were never bitten again
  13. paul.ferris

    Review of "The Way" with Martin Sheen

    My photo (In Camino Photos) 'Picturesque St. Jean in the Pyrenees' is taken from that wooden bridge.
  14. paul.ferris

    Walking at night

    Cities are usually the hardest part to navigate - harder in diminishing light or with light in your eyes as you walk towards the sun. Also I'm sure you are aware that albergues lock up relatively early (for a country that dines so late).
  15. paul.ferris

    how steep is the climb on the first day

    It would be hard to imagine those Roman engineers running a road over the Napoleon route when the pass through Valcarlos was available. In fact the articles available are confusing. However they do state that the Roman road became the traditional route followed by such as Charlemagne (Carlos in...
  16. paul.ferris

    how steep is the climb on the first day

    I'm with you. But Russ Russell seems to be interested in an honest evaluation of the route.
  17. paul.ferris

    how steep is the climb on the first day

    The Napoleon route from St. Jean is a challenging walk. You need to use common sense here. Most people do struggle over successfully, the young and fit bound over, there is the occasional heart attack.
  18. paul.ferris

    how steep is the climb on the first day

    We have to drop the media induced notion that the Camino starts in Saint Jean Pied-de-Port. It starts anywhere. Many people walk out their front door in France or Switzerland or Spain and start walking. We non Europeans pick a spot.
  19. paul.ferris

    Camping along the Camino Frances?

    A friend of mine who carried a tent with the same intentions gave up and mailed the tent and a few other weighty and non-used items home.
  20. paul.ferris

    Which is the best route for a beginner?

    I have only walked the Frances route although I have extensively researched other routes. If your Spanish or Portugese is weak you will have many more people to communicate with on the Frances where the common language among pilgrims is English. I think there are more landmarks with 'wow' value...

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