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    Kangaroo in my pocket

    This is not advice from the Camino, nor is it advice regarding young children. The first time I traveled to Africa, I left behind my daughters, ages 17, 19, and 21. I cried half-way to Amsterdam. The way I got through it after that was to call every morning and every evening, rotating through...
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    How much water to carry and cooking along the way

    My 2 cents: 1) Water - In my opinion, it is best to error on the side of caution. When hiking -- any type of hiking -- I carry at least 32 oz./1 litre of water. I personally go through about 16 oz of fluids on a regular day without exertion or heat. If I felt that it would be longer than an...
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    Your First Aid Kit, what is in it?

    I would be open to 'more effective', but not necessarily stronger. My personal bias is towards natural healthcare whenever possible. At least traveling in Europe it will be easier than traveling in Uganda where I gave the nurse a list of about a dozen different names for the same three drugs in...
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    Your First Aid Kit, what is in it?

    I agree with those who indicate it depends on a person's particular situation. For example, I note that someone carried "2 ibuprofen". Honestly, 2 ibuprofen is about half of what I need for 4 hours relief from pain associated with regular women's cycles, thus it would be insufficient for me to...
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    Packing Help

    I would jettison either the jacket or the sweater. Do you need both? Put a Kindle app on your phone and leave behind the Kindle. Do you need both the Tevas and the flip flops? I know that there has been a discussion on here about flip flops vs. Crocs so you'll likely get feedback in that regard...
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    Arrived St Jean to find....

    I would keep one sunscreen. I am assuming that your family tends to burn easily with the numbers on those sunscreens. Given that, I would opt for the higher SPF for the greatest protection for the baby. I don't see a need for two different sunscreens. With regard to all these hair products...
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    Cost of walking Camino Frances

    I'm curious, what gear did you invest in for 1300 euro?
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    Wooden tau Bracelet in Santiago - need help from fellow pilgrims

    The Tau is a symbol of the Franciscan Order, hence it's association with both St. Francis and St. Anthony (a Franciscan). If I were to venture to guess, I would say to check out the Franciscans in the area. Like many religious places here in the U.S., perhaps they have a gift shop.
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    Sleeping Bag or Liner?

    Depending on which sleeping bag liner one has purchsed, the primary purpose is not necessarily to keep your sleeping bag clean, some are for added insulation. Thus, unless you are planning to stay outside, I would question the need for both a sleeping bag and a sleeping bag liner. Also, whether...
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    Shower shoes

    I am still a Camino planner, but I have been barefoot in showers everywhere I have been, including Bolivia, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Uganda, and here in the U.S., and in a variety of accommodations, both public (campgrounds, airport) and private (guesthouses), and have never experienced any issues...
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    Shower shoes

    I am still really fuzzy on the whole concept of wearing shoes in the shower. Am I the only one who is fine with bare feet? For after-the-shower, I opt for flip-flops. I have stopped using the $2 variety last summer, however, when I learned that the cheap plastic or rubber or combination...
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    My Credit Union has blocked ATM transactions in Spain

    When my daughter traveled in Europe, I invested in a pre-paid card from TravelEx. She didn't seem to have any problems with the card. Also, I was able to get two linking cards so that I could add funds from here for her. I am planning on using this as a back-up solution on the Camino...
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    Do you keep your passport on your person at all times?

    When traveling, I carry my passport, debit/credit cards and money on my person at all times. I have both a neck-style wallet and a security belt-style wallet (both Rick Steves, but they are very similar to the ones that REI carries) for my passport, debit/credit cards and the bulk of my cash in...
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    Backpacks as airplane carry-ons

    Let me preface this by saying that I have not yet walked the Camino. I am planning to walk with a friend next year. That said, I have traveled internationally and I try to pack light (not yet as light as I would like nor nearly as light as I plan to be for the Camino). I just returned from a...

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