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  1. J

    Cocoon Insect Shield TravelSheet silk

    There are a lot of different oils that can be used. It should be noted that some people react badly to certain oils also.
  2. J

    Cocoon Insect Shield TravelSheet silk

    We used silk liner bags and found them comfortable. You have to understand though unless you are encapsulated in the bag they can still bite your exposed arms, neck, whatever. I think we ran into them twice. Once for sure and it was no big deal. It was in the morning and we just washed...
  3. J

    Looking for property on camino de Santiago

    We had a such a good time and at such a reasonable expense in O Cebreiro. The people were marvelous! And the cheeses? Fantastic!
  4. J

    Is the Camino losing its identity

    How about just posting on the wonderful experiences you had and not dwelling on how you would have liked it to be. My wife and I walked it last sept during a very busy time and it was nothing like I expected, so I made the best of it and the only time I think of negatives is when I read a post...
  5. J

    Is the Camino losing its identity

  6. J

    The future is here: Knee Shock Absorbers

    I would be worried that it would reduce muscle strength over the long haul
  7. J

    Tenting?

    As an old time camper I read the reviews about camping and decided it was not worth it. There are plenty of reasonably priced alberques along the Frances route that provide toilet facilities and showers. I did however always keep an eye out for "camping spots". You would have very little...
  8. J

    Are there Bedbugs in Villafranca?

    We sprayed all our stuff down with permithrin after the walk and then just washed it all in hot water and tumble dried it. We had run into them once in Estella but we had taken precautions ahead of time and the one I found was in pretty bad shape...and then I killed it
  9. J

    Are there Bedbugs in Villafranca?

    They are just bedbugs. I know they are a pain, but remember they mostly aren't fatal!
  10. J

    Your annoying habits

    Thank you Phillypilgrim for an honest answer! I was complaining on line during our walk about insufferable bores who speak only of themselves and brag incessantly about their lives and abilities and one of my friends at home suggested since it was a pilgrimage I should think about accepting...

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