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  1. jmcorrigan

    Cell Phone Options

    I did read the fine print, even before you tried to assist my frail brain circuits. Given that it is a US cellphone company it's astounding that the rate is so low, even if it is 2G (which is just fine for emails). If you want to watch tv on your Camino, then no, it won't work for you. The EU...
  2. jmcorrigan

    Cell Phone Options

    I just read that T-Mobile in the US is now offering free global data roaming and texting, plus a flat 20 cents charge per minute for calls internationally with their standard plans. It covers Spain.
  3. jmcorrigan

    Bamboo socks

    I looked for bamboo socks online and found a few different kinds that were blends of materials including bamboo. I think calling then 'bamboo' socks is more a marketing tactic than a manufacturing truth. Perhaps the disparity in the results found by those who have tried 'bamboo' socks is due to...
  4. jmcorrigan

    SLR Camera...to bring or not to bring?

    Thanks Newfydog.
  5. jmcorrigan

    SLR Camera...to bring or not to bring?

    I'm curious about which 'phones' are being referred to. They're not all the same, some are better than others. The weight difference between a smartphone and a DSLR is spectacular, so it's good to know what's being compared here. Thanks!
  6. jmcorrigan

    Another Backpack recommendation request

    I give a hearty second for the Osprey Exos 46. I find it very comfortable because the weight is on my hips, and not my shoulders, and with its ventilation webbing keeping it off my back and also giving some ventilation for the hips and shoulders, I'm so much cooler and that makes me happier...
  7. jmcorrigan

    Drain stopper?

    Hi Orafo, I found a universal stopper on Amazon.fr that weighs 27g, so 0.95 oz. Others on this forum have talked about using a piece of inner tube rubber to cover the sink drain. However, I just bought a Sea-to-Summit 10 liter Kitchen Sink that weighs 169g (6 oz.) and which allows me to not...
  8. jmcorrigan

    Can you suggest some healthy shampoo brands?

    I've been using a bar soap, Savon d'Alep (that's a type, not a manufacturer) for both body and hair for over a year now. It's mostly Olive Oil, with Laurel Berry Oil (I use one with 40% Laurel, but that's hard to find), water, and lye. I have long hair and it has never been happier. So is my...
  9. jmcorrigan

    Pants or short - Camino Frances mid Sept

    I purchased a Sea-to-Summit Tek Towel for use on the Camino. At the last moment I decided to buy the XL size so that my towel can double as a blanket. It added 165 grams to my pack weight, above what the smaller size weighed, but I don't have to worry now about being cold because blankets aren't...
  10. jmcorrigan

    Solar Cell Phone Chargers

    Some might want to memorialize their journey. A GPS or a GPS enabled smart phone app can do that, and then it can be shared with loved ones, or just saved to help the pilgrim remember the actual steps they took. Acceptance of others and their ways, though strange, or even completely contrary to...
  11. jmcorrigan

    Boots, shoes or sandals

    I recently met a Buddhist nun (from Spain, now in France at the center near me) who did the Camino Frances in tongs (flip-flops). She started with expensive hiking boots but left them after a few days at an albergue. She said she never had a problem with her feet. I take this as one more...
  12. jmcorrigan

    What kind of ear plugs work best for light sleepers?

    The only downside to this is that for some of us, being exhausted like that makes for some ferocious snoring that night.
  13. jmcorrigan

    The electric coil changed my life on the Camino!

    I will be bringing both. The coil can be used for more than just coffee and tea. The press is just for those two. I actually like tisane rather than tea, so I'll be bringing a mix of leaves and spices which the press works great for. And coffee in thd morning :)
  14. jmcorrigan

    The electric coil changed my life on the Camino!

    I was estimating the weight. I searched on the Internet for its actual weight and only could find it listed on Amazon.co.uk. There it was 372g. But with the packaging it was only 299g.! So I figure I'm not far off if I estimate it as 100g. filled. ;) But, seriously, you're probably closer to the...
  15. jmcorrigan

    The electric coil changed my life on the Camino!

    Mmmmmmmm $56 for that one. I paid 20€ for mine, so about 1/2 that price at current exchange rates. I agree about the glass in general and only hope that the combination of plastic outer holder and internal storage of coffee and tea, plus adequate packing, will help keep it safe.
  16. jmcorrigan

    The electric coil changed my life on the Camino!

    After reading the advice of others on the forum, I bought an immersion coil and a lightweight metal cup. In a moment of inspiration, however, I decided to take a .35l/12fl.oz. French Press. I've been using it to make coffee and tea at home for a few days and I think I will enjoy my morning...
  17. jmcorrigan

    French Sim Cards for Le Puy Route

    @newfydog, yes the hotspot function on the iPhone works with the French SIM cards, and I find it to be very handy. BTW, my phone is a Verizon 4S, and they will unlock the phone for you so that you can use a foreign (i.e. not AT&T) gsm SIM card in it. You can do a google search for the number...
  18. jmcorrigan

    French Sim Cards for Le Puy Route

    Sorry, hit the send button by accident. Free's coverage was horrible. Especially in the countryside. SFR I find much better. For my 20 euros, I get unlimited free international calling, unlimited calls in France, unlimited messaging, 3Gb data per month, and personal hotspot ability so my laptop...
  19. jmcorrigan

    French Sim Cards for Le Puy Route

    Hi Solar Paul, I live in France and have an unlicked iPhone that I originally bought in the States. Most of the big carriers here offer 20 € monthly subscriptions without a contract. The SIM card is a couple of euros in addition, as a one time charge. I have used Free and now SFR. I hated...

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