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  1. redpomegranates

    What do guys sleep in

    ha ha! ahaha. Br. David...
  2. redpomegranates

    Nailclippers? Deodorant? Floss?

    :D haha! yes, yes, and yes again!
  3. redpomegranates

    Nailclippers? Deodorant? Floss?

    Brother David, things seem to burn down all around you! :) Fascinating story, and I suspect you of many an inner revelation,...as must be after a lifetime of wandering and struggling. Hesse is on the list of "authors of my heart," right after Mann; the contrast of N-Goldmund is an old theme...
  4. redpomegranates

    Nailclippers? Deodorant? Floss?

    Brother David, my heartfelt gratefulness for your kind reply, and such a valiant and appreciated attempt at Romanian! Your story could well be the foundation for a wonderful and meaningful book. Such an experience. What a way to be torn away from the baubles of life (vanitas vanitatis! :) and...
  5. redpomegranates

    Nailclippers? Deodorant? Floss?

    priceless replies. thank you Ulysses, for a dose of reality. As for stripping off your softened nails after a day of walking in boots...I dunno if I have the heart for it... Plus, in going in sandals myself. You see, the Camino for me will be an exercise in minimalism and austerity. I want...
  6. redpomegranates

    Nailclippers? Deodorant? Floss?

    ah, someone is already rolling their eyes at me i see :) Am I real? Yes, my ignorance is reality indeed! I would think that even cutting nails to the flesh before leaving,they would still grow considerably in 4-6 weeks and would become a hygene health hazard with all the dirt that accumulates...
  7. redpomegranates

    Nailclippers? Deodorant? Floss?

    Many thanks for your interesting replies :) Omar...how exactly do you cut your nails with a knife? That might be a sight to see! I wonder what will happen to my hair after a month of not combing it...
  8. redpomegranates

    Nailclippers? Deodorant? Floss?

    Hello fellow pilgrims! A question for the initiates of the Camino: How do you tak ecare of bodily hygene along the way? I suppose nails grow unseemingly over a month's time if you dont clip them...and there isnt much you can rely on in nature to help you do this. Of course, I could just...
  9. redpomegranates

    Snakes? Contact Lenses? :)

    I'm really quite terrified of snakes. I suppose they're not rampant... But then again, there are many fears to be conquered on the Camino, and that's part of the meaning of the journey. Ave Caesar I shall not be put to shame by a mere viper or two. :)
  10. redpomegranates

    Snakes? Contact Lenses? :)

    won't you feel conspicuous in a tent? I think I'd feel more cozy in a sleeping bag on some church steps... As for the snakes...yikes! vipers seem to be rampant in Spain. I hope they are not a problem...I suppose one must be careful when one squats to perform daily basic needs :)
  11. redpomegranates

    Agony of de Feet

    well...the point of it is to be nearly impossible to undo...but shoelace is different from surgical string, so it should slip out decently I would imagine :)
  12. redpomegranates

    Snakes? Contact Lenses? :)

    ooooooooooh, that begs the question: ARE there snakes on the roads in summer? :shock:
  13. redpomegranates

    Snakes? Contact Lenses? :)

    ah, oh, ah, the Bivy Bags sound nifty! But if you zip your head in, how are you able to breathe? At 350$ I might be tempted at upgrade my camera or invest in fine wine along the road :-) Sleeping comfortably isnt something I'm very particular about anyway... (wine on the other hand...) :lol...
  14. redpomegranates

    Snakes? Contact Lenses? :)

    daily disposables! you're a genius! :D That solves that!
  15. redpomegranates

    Snakes? Contact Lenses? :)

    Bivy Bags? Never heard of them. I looked them up though...it looks sort of like a body bag doesnt it? :) What about my head? Will it not need to stick out (for air...) and if it does...than I will be exposed to centipedes! Haaaa ha :) How are they different from sleeping bags (I'm assuming I can...
  16. redpomegranates

    Snakes? Contact Lenses? :)

    Two birds with one stone, so as not to take up too much space :idea: 1. I'm doing my walk very contemplatively and don't really want to bother about the refugios very much. So, its me and my sleeping bag. From experience, can anyone tell me if I should be worried about strange bugs or...
  17. redpomegranates

    Agony of de Feet

    surgeon's knot THAT is the question, isn't it... :wink: Ok, take it from a Med student (for what its worth) it's basically a boxknot, but that doesn't say much, does it? Here's a picturesque link that might help you. Its not as complicated as it looks, I swear! peace and goodness...

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