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Phones in Spain

I took the good advice offered on this thread and bought a phone for 55 euros at ORANGE in Sarria (also available at Movistar, Vodafone I believe) with charger, earphone and about 15-20 euros in prepaid time. I walked alone, had prepaid lodgings and only used it several times but happy to have...
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- Post #27
- Nov 24, 2012
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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My comprehensive and honest packing list!

the only addition i can suggest to any packing list is anti-histamine for unexpected allergies. on my first day out of sarria i was struck with a severe allergy to my eyes that resulted in near unstoppable tearing and stinging for about an hour. this happened several times, each time less...
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- Post #18
- Sep 19, 2012
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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FM English radio and Cellphone-mobile questions

I'm leaving Monday May 28 and comments would be appreciated. I have a Sony Walkman MP3 Player with FM radio access. Can anyone tell me if there are any English language radio stations in the Sarria to Santiago area or coming in from an English speaking country. I am learning to speak Spanish...
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- Thread
- May 18, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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Phones in Spain

Subject: Phones in Spain I need help with cellphone/mobile arrangements. My walk (alone, late May) is limited to Sarria-Santiago but I have some difficulty walking and I need a phone for taxi service if I cannot meet my daily walking limit. I have prearranged luggage and accommodations. Also...
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- Post #14
- Apr 18, 2012
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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Clothing help for early June

Thank you Lydia for your suggestions -- I now have a light wind/rain jacket and a pair of lightweight capris and looking for convertible pants. I have a good quality plastic rain poncho -- huge and looks like it would shelter a half dozen travellers. The major sporting goods store where I...
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- Post #3
- Apr 6, 2012
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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Clothing help for early June

I need help in selecting clothing suggested for the walk between Sarria and Santiago in early June. I know cotton is out and synthetics in, along with some wool. I mention my age, almost 80, so you will understand I am not 25, 45, or even 65 so I don't have clothes that "wick" or "convertible"...
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- Thread
- Apr 2, 2012
- Replies: 4
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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Great Boots vs. Two Pairs of Walking Shoes

Good suggestions especially trying men's size and tying laces a different way. I am walking only the Sarria to Santiago portion (about 110kms) so maybe i could be considering other makes as well. But I'm not familiar with boots so suggestions about makes and/or specific boots that have worked...
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- Post #24
- Jan 15, 2012
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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Great Boots vs. Two Pairs of Walking Shoes

Yesterday I bought a pair of (returnable) Keen Targhee II Mid boots. They were so comfortable when I wore them at home for awhile. Today I worn them all day except when I was out and at the end of the afternoon wore them to find two hot spots: one on my bunion and one on the top of my big toe...
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- Post #17
- Jan 12, 2012
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes