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I have bought a cheap envelope type sleeping bag in a Charity Shop,{i live in the UK}. i took my time. and took all the stiches that keep the lining an stuffing together, undid a small part of the zipper seam, pulled out all the batting or stuffing, sew the small aperture back again, and...
OMG!! I have the same pants, i bought them 10 years ago, I love the big pockets where i carry wallet, phone passport and credential, I really do not care if they are baggy and the fly, the fabric is excellent, fast drying have taken them to ALL MY CAMINOS , and already pack for my new adventure...
ahh, then you get a Wind Proof( resistant) umbrella.I have this one I bought on e bay 2x1 (for 10 pounds sterling) Both my husband and I have use it for 3 caminos, plus other hikings here in UK, great for rain and wind and extra shade if sun is very strong...
I think you are better off buying a cheap old unlocked phone and get a Lebara or Lycamovil SIM card, for emergency phone calls and messages and use your IPHONE when you find a place with WIFI, i will you save money
As I recommended to somebody else a couple of weeks back, buy a Lebara or Lycamovil, ( very good international rate) with phone and internet enough for Whats app, send photos, (not downloading)
Since you are going to be in Madrid go to a Locutorio, (the place where you can use computer...
Buy a Lebara or Lycamobil, they are very cheap sometimes free with your first charge, as little as 5 euros, get them from a locutorio, (you know..the place usualy full of emmigrants with telephone cabins and internet computer) these places have a good selection of cards, Oh! and these cards have...
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