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    What are "must do's/haves" before departing the states?

    Hey Josh, First of all, congrats for taking the plunge and traveling abroad. Not everyone get the guts to do this! I've been traveling all over the world (I live in Scottsdale, AZ but used to live in NYC and England) and here is my essential list for when I travel by myself overseas: (Some of...
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    September-October 2015

    JoyisStrength, Welcome! You are about to embark on an adventure of a lifetime! I am thrilled for you. There are some YouTube videos out there on other's packing tips. Just search in YouTube for "Camino" and you will find a few. I am actually working on developing my packing list and YouTube...
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    Shoes, Sandals and ?

    Another trekking sandal option is Teva http://www.teva.com/men-view-all/?icid=shop_mtext. I walked at least 1/3 of the Camino in mine and used in the showers. I wore socks with them when I hiked (I walked in autumn). Also, glad I brought them instead of other sport-type sandals because they...
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    Good Things That Happen On the Camino

    I too found the Camino full of angels and love.... I am thankful for: A pilgrim who walked a full day back to help his hurt friend and carry his pack A lovely pilgrim from Sweden who tenderly treated by blisters. As my foot rested in her lap, I sobbed at the great kindness of humanity My new...
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    Nine sleeps and training almost complete!

    So excited for you and wish I was going again! The Camino always provides new beautiful moments around each corner or over each hill.. I recently reunited with some of my Camino brothers and sisters in the UK, and we celebrated by lunching at the Camino restaurant in the Financial District in...
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    treated fitted sheet for bed bugs? advise please..

    Hi Christina, During my walk there were several pilgrims who were bit by bedbugs. Here was my trick and I NEVER got a bite: 1. Treated the outside of my sleeping bag (and liner if you wish to bring based on temperature) with permethrin. No need for a separate sheet. 2. Treated my pillow case...
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    Do I need a sleeping bag or just liner?

    You will need more than a liner; some alburgues provide blankets, but they are never cleaned and bedbugs could be a worry. Some of the alburgues in the mountains are very cold. Bring a very light sleeping bag with a compression sack. My mistake was I purchased a sleeping bag for 32 degrees...
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    Consider a rest day before walking your Camino

    Hi Fellow Pilgrims, If you are traveling from another continent, like from North America, or you just want a little time to get acclimated, you might consider arriving a day early in St. Jean to register at the Pilgrim office and complete your last minute errands. St. Jean is a lovely town that...

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