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  1. skilsaw

    Men in their underwear?

    Be glad it was only underwear. There was a couple in Santo Domingo who everyone noticed when they arrived because they were walking the whole Camino without taking a shower or using soap. Their odor was revolting. At about 7:00 am, while everyone was getting up, he jumped into her bed. I'll...
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    Eating Gluten Free all the way...

    I found out that Spanish for nuts and dried fruit is "Fruitas Seco" Asked for it everywhere, and usually had a 2 or 3 day supply of nuts in my lunch bag. Munching on nuts and raisins all day kept my energy up. Occasionally found dried prunes and dried figs.
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    Buses and bed bugs

    Why do some Spanish people stand close and shreik at each other? Same thing for talking on the phone? No phone etiquette. I have been at a table where a person made and received half a dozen phone calls during dinner. Nothing to say except "I am in Palas de Rei, and having a great time." As...
  4. skilsaw

    Worried about my husband...

    Larazet said I surf trek gear websites, routes, google hostels, and have even made a pile of 'things' to put in the rucksack which I am still researching. Here are the Canadian and American Meccas of all things trekking. http://www.mec.ca/Main/home.jsp http://www.rei.com/ When you are...
  5. skilsaw

    Worried about my husband...

    The Camino is a metaphor for life. This is the first challenge the Camino is offering you. Your decision to go together, alone or not at all is something you will have to live with. When I was young, there was a wall poster that said: "If you love someone (or something) let them go, and if they...
  6. skilsaw

    Imbedding Youtube

    Lovingkindness, I followed in the Forum your walk on the VdlP...was it 3, maybe 4 years ago? Nice to see that you are still thinking and contributing to things Camino. What a lovely piece of music. Keep your lamp burning! David, Victoria, Canada
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    The mystical and unexplained....

    I do work with homeless people in this city. One evening a man arrived with a woman and they were clearly impressed with each other. During dinner, the man dominated the conversation, calling himself a 10,000 year old "ancient". He also claimed to be Jesus Christ. To me, it was a delusion...
  8. skilsaw

    tour companies

    I walked the pure and authentic way to Santiago. Anyone who doesn't do it just like me should burn their compostela, and hang their head in shame. There. I've said it. Just my warped and twisted sense of humour coming out. Buen Camino to all! David, Victoria, Canada.
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    A smoke free Camino :)

    This is the first time I've tried to insert a photo. I think its a roma tomato plant, but it could be something else.
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    Bank Card

    Dr_Robert, I was in Spain in May of 2010 and had no problem withdrawing cash from the Automatic Teller machines outside of banks. I used a debit card and had to enter my secret PIN (Personal Identification Number) Withdrawing Euros and having my account debited in dollars at a favorable...
  11. skilsaw

    Hiking Poles hand luggage in Planes ?

    Re: Hiking Poles hand luggage in Planes ???? The items I can't take on board are: pocket knife & razor So, since I'm making a package to go as checked luggage, I include my Hiking poles. It's no big deal. If they get lost I just buy new ones.
  12. skilsaw

    Differences in where to stay

    Nancy, if you've walked O'Cebreiro to Santiago, then you should have a pretty good understanding of what the Camino is about. If you did it as part of an organized tour and did a combination of busing and walking, then you are in for a great enriched experience. Don't wait. Plan to do it, God...
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    bed bugs and sleping bags-again!

    I was just rummaging around in my grandfather's basement and found a 5 gallon pail of DDT. It must have been sitting there since the late '60's with the Diazanon and 245-T. Anybody wanting a 4 ounce bottle can send me a private message. I think 4 ounces is the right size because you are...
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    How did the Camino supply your needs?

    This is a VdlP story as well. I was walking in late April and the spring flowers were in their prime. But I hardly noticed as I trudged through a 12 or 15 km section crossing a private estate. The oak trees were leafing out, and there were literally fields of wild flowers but I was feeling ill...
  15. skilsaw

    Scallop Shell

    I phoned around town frantically trying to find a scallop shell at fish markets to no avail. Then found one quite by accident in a bead shop (Yes, there are shops dedicated to stringing beads on thread. Some of the hobbyists make very intricate and beautiful jewelry) Occasionally special...
  16. skilsaw

    Camino wedding

    Hospitaleros in the donativo albergues are capable of marrying a couple. However, such marriages are only valid for the time you are on the Camino.
  17. skilsaw

    Its legal to shoot a Scotsman with a bow and arrow today!

    Pacifist that I am, If he must shoot something I suggest that the hunter shoot the bagpipe.
  18. skilsaw

    A day of freedom on the Camino

    Dare I suggest that this may be occuring on the Camino today?
  19. skilsaw

    BEDBUG update and Villafranca de Bierzo

    I see Permethrin mentioned as the insecticide of choice for spraying sleeping bags and mattresses. But I don't think it is to be used on skin. Has anybody on the Camino used a DEET based repellant on their skin at bed time? And has it been effective in keeping the little beggars away? The...
  20. skilsaw

    St. James thigh

    What a wealth of information! And so many answers so quickly. Thanks all. Happy trails. David, Victoria, Canada.

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