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Of course I will be showering every day, and using my crystal deodorant (a little last a long time) but from past experience it can be difficult to get walking clothing washed effectively and dried sufficiently, with the potential for body odour. Sure, this is the Camino and we put up with such...
Hi! I heard that there were albergues where you couldn't leave until a certain hour in the morning. Anyone has had this experience?
There is a website that lists albergues and sometimes, they mention a 'compulsory leaving time', and I wonder if it's a time you have to have left by, or if it's...
I noticed the large albergue in Roncevalles has (apparently lockable) lockers for "your stuff." Is that typical or, if not, what do folks do with your belongings when you wander in town, etc.? I am sure most peregrinos will leave your stuff alone, but how much should you be concerned about your...
This morning as I was out walking, I was struck by a thought: how about using an Ecoegg laundry egg on the Camino? At the very minimum it eliminates the need for carrying or buying detergents (besides, of course, being better for the environment).
Also, perhaps (and I'm going to experiment with...
I would like to run a Albergue for the next foreseeable future, I have spent the last 29years in kitchens ranging from 5 star hotels, Qe2 and my own restaurant for 7.1/2 years after spending 2 years woofing and paid work on an organic farm and doing Hospice work here in Jersey. I am ready to...
What's the best way to dry wet laundry while you're walking? Simply tie it to your pack and hope it doesn't fall off, and that the knots dry properly too? Use mesh stuff sacks? Socks on the handles of your hiking poles, underwear on your head?
I really like the communal aspect of the Albergues, but I have some slight concerns.
1) I snore- LOUDLY!! I would pack earplugs just to give them to others
2) I am 6'8" and 320+ lbs. I don't know how comfortable I will be, and nobody wants to be underneath ME if I have a top bunk.
I don't...
So, I am starting my first thread after looking through FAQs, doing a search, etc. Please forgive me if I've overlooked obvious answers on this fabulous forum.
Can you give me some tips for proper "management" of my backpack on the Camino? Do I leave it outside when going into a bar? a cafe...
I'm starting my first Camino in SJPP October 4th. I'm in excellent health except that I have central apnea, requiring my to sleep with a respirator. I would like to stay mostly in albergues but I need to sleep near an electrical outlet. I'll bring a 2 meter extension cord with me. Is it...
Can I call Albergues before arriving to reserve three bed/spots? (I'll have three in my party) If so, how far in advance will they take a reservation? Can it be reserved with a credit card, like hotels?
Leaving for Spain Sunday 7/26!
Because my two teenaged Daughters will be hiking the Camino Frances with me, I prefer to not stay in the most rustic, basic Albergues. With all due respect to all the Albergue proprietors, is there any rating system for Albergues? I've seen several Albergue Directories; are they useful and...
Hi, I have never taken part in a communal meal in an albergue apart from my second night on the Francés - no surprise it was at Orisson. I don't mean albergues with a kitchen where pilgrims can cook together, but albergues that offer, donativo or for a price, a communal meal they have shopped...
Hello fellow pilgrims,
Lots of your topics are very useful, but I have a rather specific problem that I would like to get your ideas on:
Unfortunally I have some very bad allergies regarding bedding, dust mites, ...
I will be bringing my own sleepingbag and pillow (otherwise sleeping will not...
Hi everyone!
I didn't find answer to one question I have (akward if there is that subject already, but I hope you all forgive).
My train arrives in Ponferrada 15:05 and I planned to find a place to sleep and just be there in the city, look around, live in and start walking first thing in the...
Just a quick question regarding the Albergue along the CF.
Being English I do like my cup of tea first thing in the morning, I'm happy to bring tea bags and cup, but can you please tell me if there will be kettle facilities in the Albergue.
Thanks
The lights are turned on by motion sensors. The lights are on a timer. After a while the lights go out.
The worst one was while standing with my pants around my ankles and a hank of soiled toilet paper in my hand. Waving my other hand did not attract the attention of the motion sensor.
This...
Buenos dios, fellow pilgrims!
I am an insulin-dependent diabetic and must carry with me my insulin, needles and test strips.
For those of you who have walked the camino with this condition, can you share how you disposed of used needles, test strips, etc.?
At home I have a sharps box and can...
Of course, I see the need to wash one's underwear, socks and shirts, but do people wash their hiking pants/skirts everyday?
I said it was crazy, but I am a newbie :)
Kris
I am a 55 yr old Type 1 diabetic, planning to walk the whole Camino Frances from 5/5/14. I inject Novorapid three times a day and Levemir once. Unused insulin needs to be stored in a fridge, as it only lasts 28 days outside a fridge. I plan to allow 50 days for the walk. I anticipate that if I...
Little unsure about my undergarments hanging out to dry at an albergue. Does anyone have a picture of a clothes line. Am I worried for nothing? Still want to see pictures!
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