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  1. Orafo

    New Balance Shoes on Sale Today!!! 50-75% off!

    What does it cost to join The Clymb, Annie? The website doesn't say unless you enter all your information.
  2. Orafo

    SIM cards for sale in Barajas airport?

    Thanks for that input. I intend to go again from Santiago to Finisterre/Muxía, so that could be important.
  3. Orafo

    SIM cards for sale in Barajas airport?

    Great. No streaming for me while on the Camino. I will need some talk time, though, for the occasional call to an albergue, hostal, etc. Any substantial difference in coverage between Orange and Vodaphone? I will be on the Camino del Salvador and Camino Primitivo, thus mostly in Asturias and...
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    SIM cards for sale in Barajas airport?

    Thanks, Bajaracer -- that's very helpful. From the Spanish-language version of Crystal Media's website, it appears they have shops in Terminals 1, 2 and 4, and that they sell both Orange and Vodaphone prepaid SIM cards. Does anyone have a preference for one over the other? Last year I had a...
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    SIM cards for sale in Barajas airport?

    I would like to get a SIM card to insert in my iPhone when I land in Madrid, before boarding a bus. Does anyone know whether there are kiosks or other places to buy them in the terminals, and what companies sell them there? Thanks.
  6. Orafo

    Traveling to Europe With Only a Backpack

    You don't necessarily need a separate bag for your backpack. I took mine as a carry-on (with poles dismantled inside) from the US to Madrid on Delta in late September 2013 and had no problem. Coming back in early November I checked the pack. To secure the straps I fastened the waist belt...
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    Sources of footwear

    Oops! Didn't mean to post a blank reply. Just wanted to say that I, too, noticed a lot of swelling of my feet in the first week or so, which I am sure contributed to the blisters. After that, they returned to a more normal size, and I was not troubled by new blisters. Feet are clearly the...
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    Sources of footwear

    Thanks for the hiker's wool suggestion, Lise, and for the two-socks suggestion, camino-david. And NicoZ, yes, I tried on both shoes in the shop (it's an experienced local outdoor outfitter that knows how to measure feet), and they seemed to fit fine there. I realize having differently sized...
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    Sources of footwear

    I walked the Camino Francés this fall and experienced some blisters on one of my feet during the first week. I was surprised and disappointed, since I hike a fair amount in the mountains where I live and never get blisters. My feet differ somewhat in size, and I think the left shoe (on the...
  10. Orafo

    Drain stopper?

    Good suggestion, Falcon. I'll keep an eye out.
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    Drain stopper?

    Well, as the originator of this thread, I thought I'd chime in from the Camino (now in Estella). I've been surprised by how few sinks have stoppers. For laundry, it's usually not a problem so far, as there are the plastic tubs. But for contact lens wearers, I'd recommend bringing a travel...
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    Drain stopper?

    Thanks, James. I've seen those sinks in our local outdoor stores and have been tempted. I don't have time to order anything from Amazon, but I may shop around locally a bit. Good to have these options.
  13. Orafo

    Drain stopper?

    Thanks for the prompt reply, MendiWalker. Perhaps I should just leave it in my toiletries bag, then. ¡Gracias!
  14. Orafo

    Drain stopper?

    I have a universal drain stopper made of rubber that I normally take while traveling, but it weighs a few ounces, and I am trying to cut out all unnecessary weight before I leave on Sunday. Is such a stopper necessary, or will I be assured of finding sinks with them built in? Thanks for all...
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    Shoe treatment?

    Thanks, dougfitz. That seems prudent, if one wants to take care of one's footwear. Nikwax is good; lately I've been using an Italian product called "Hydrobloc," by Zamberlan. I may end up just squeezing some of it into a smaller, lighter, container and using it sparingly.
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    Shoe treatment?

    Thanks, Morning Glory. I'm inclined to leave behind the waterproofing (the shoes are Goretex -- it's mainly a matter of taking care of them, but I imagine after the Camino I may be ready to ditch them!). A little brush seems to be a good idea. Buen camino! Perhaps I'll see you en route...
  17. Orafo

    Shoe treatment?

    Does anyone pack wax or other waterproofing or restoration treatment for one's hiking shoes? Or for that matter, a small brush to get rid of dried mud? I want to take care of my footwear, but I'm concerned about unnecessary weight.
  18. Orafo

    Sleeping sack and sleeping bag?

    I am concerned about pack weight -- today I loaded it, and it topped the scales at almost 22 lbs., without water. Too much, and I leave in a little over two weeks. So here's the question: I will leave SJPP on Sept. 25 and walk through October into the first few days of November. During that...
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    Where to buy a SIM card?

    Thanks, Falcon. Mine is just a simple cell phone, no need for Internet connection, so hopefully I can find a SIM card that just lets me text and call within Spain. Or maybe the one you mention is actually the best deal, whether or not I need all its capabilities. I'll inquire at the Vodaphone...
  20. Orafo

    Where to buy a SIM card?

    Great help, Falcon and Bajaracer -- thanks so much.

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