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    I'm probably taking too much ...

    I've been on a 2-night backpacking trip without it. I survived and slept marginally. I'm worried that with 30 days of poor sleep my immune system would become weakened, or at the very least, I would be pretty cranky.
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    I'm probably taking too much ...

    Thanks everyone! This gives me some great ideas on how to pare down. I will definitely cut out the phrase book and print out a page of phrases, and will pare down my first aid kit. I have used moleskin before and found it ok. I could still make a trip to REI tomorrow if you think a 45...
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    I'm probably taking too much ...

    Ok, here's my packing list, totaling 10.5 kg (23 lbs) not including food & water (another 2 kg) or what I will be wearing. Any input on how to lighten my load is welcome. The CPAP machine is the biggest culprit in terms of weight, but I think I need it. Without it I'd be down near 8 kg / 19...
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    Seeking nice place to relax after Camino

    wow, thank you Laurie and Miguel. These forums are such a helpful place to find information and to have questions answered quickly. If we arrive in Santiago on schedule, then I think we will have time to walk to the Little Fox House. But if we are slower than anticipated, then we will take...
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    Seeking nice place to relax after Camino

    I think we will stay at the Hostal Triana in Puerta Del Sol, Madrid for 2 nights before we depart Spain (after spending a few days at the LIttle Fox House, which sounds absolutely wonderful). Our train from Santiago arrives in Madrid (at Chamartin, I think) at 9:48 pm on Weds. Oct. 31. Will...
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    Which do I Need--Poncho, Over Pants, Rain Jacket, Gaiters?

    Hmm, I wonder if I could turn my CPAP breathing machine into a boot dryer. It has no heater in it, but it does blow air, though not as forcefully as a hair dryer. Plus I'd feel better about carrying it if I had more than one use for it. (Just kidding, sort of ... but I might give this a...
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    Which do I Need--Poncho, Over Pants, Rain Jacket, Gaiters?

    I'll be walking from Leon to Santiago de Campostela in October. I have rain pants that zip all the way up the legs to my hips, light rain jacket and pack cover. I'm thinking I can get by without the poncho. Would that be a mistake? I hadn't considered gaiters, but after reading these posts...
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    Seeking nice place to relax after Camino

    Thanks everyone, for the great ideas! Sally
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    Seeking nice place to relax after Camino

    Any recommendations on where to spend a couple of days relaxing after finishing the camino in late October? Perhaps one of the coastal towns near Santiago de Campostella? Any recommendations for specific towns and/or mid-price hotels? Also--any specific mid-price hotel recommendations in...
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    Camino de Satigato in October 2012

    Hi mpschaf, My husband, John, and I and a friend (also named John) will be leaving from Leon, probably on Oct 3. I expect we'll be slow. You'll probably pass us on your first or second day. We are planning to walk 8-10 miles a day. Oops, I mean 12-16 km per day. Sally
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    Spanish Fiestas on the Camino Frances

    After checking your blog post I have some concerns about All Saints Day (Nov. 1). Our return flight home leaves from Madrid on Nov. 2. Do you think we might have trouble getting a train or bus from Santiago to Madrid on Nov 1, either due to reduced holiday schedules and/or lots of people...
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    electricity in the albergues?

    Thanks to all of you for the input. I am heartened to hear of other pilgrims carrying CPAPs. I will definitely look for an outlet expander once we get to Spain. And Tia, thanks for the advice. I went out to the Goodwill store today about bought a thin wrap-around skirt. It even comes close...
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    electricity in the albergues?

    Hi Szaboa, I had to laugh at your last line! It did occur to me that fellow pilgrims might be willing to give up an outlet they had claimed if it meant not putting up with my snoring. ... then again, maybe there is so much snoring already, what's one more? Sally
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    electricity in the albergues?

    Hello fellow pilgrims, My husband and I will be making our first pilgrimage in October, staring in Leon or perhaps a few days east of Leon. I use a CPAP breathing machine for sleep apnea and have been planning to carry it with me on the pilgrimage. Are there electrical outlets in the...

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