Sore Neculai
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- 17. 04. (2015 )
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Hi my dear pilgrims. Have some questions since I´m soon (17 april from pamplona) to leave and have to decide how to make my backpack lighter.
1.what if a take a flleece super light blancket instead of a sleeping bag?it´s much easier and I plan on sleeping with lots of clothes if it gets cold inside.
2. bed bugs?what kind of dimensions?do I really have to cary a bug spray? as long as they´re not bigger than a 1 euro cent coin....have no problem....even like 2 euro cent coins bugs are ok...for me....
3.I have tiger balm...do I have to carry other kind og lotion for muscle sores?
4.any phone app that can replace the need of carrying a paper guide?
5.buying my credential/pass directly from pamplona.good idea?
6.is it stupid to carry 1 or 2 really basic (one use only) rain ponchos?I have a cover for my backpack and I have a waterproof jacket and...if one rain poncho gets ripeed , I have the other one or i can buy from any store in a city a new one.... Ijust want to say that maybe buying a huge poncho...the one that covers u and the backpack , takes a lot more space in the backpack that two plastic ones...each is smaller than my fists.
7.pamplona...walking stick /cane to buy... can I find easily one?
I think that´s it. I would be verythankful for some advices from you .
enjoy your day.
Hi my dear pilgrims. Have some questions since I´m soon (17 april from pamplona) to leave and have to decide how to make my backpack lighter.
1.what if a take a flleece super light blancket instead of a sleeping bag?it´s much easier and I plan on sleeping with lots of clothes if it gets cold inside.
2. bed bugs?what kind of dimensions?do I really have to cary a bug spray? as long as they´re not bigger than a 1 euro cent coin....have no problem....even like 2 euro cent coins bugs are ok...for me....
3.I have tiger balm...do I have to carry other kind og lotion for muscle sores?
4.any phone app that can replace the need of carrying a paper guide?
5.buying my credential/pass directly from pamplona.good idea?
6.is it stupid to carry 1 or 2 really basic (one use only) rain ponchos?I have a cover for my backpack and I have a waterproof jacket and...if one rain poncho gets ripeed , I have the other one or i can buy from any store in a city a new one.... Ijust want to say that maybe buying a huge poncho...the one that covers u and the backpack , takes a lot more space in the backpack that two plastic ones...each is smaller than my fists.
7.pamplona...walking stick /cane to buy... can I find easily one?
I think that´s it. I would be verythankful for some advices from you .
enjoy your day.
Hi my dear pilgrims. Have some questions since I´m soon (17 april from pamplona) to leave and have to decide how to make my backpack lighter.
1.what if a take a flleece super light blancket instead of a sleeping bag?it´s much easier and I plan on sleeping with lots of clothes if it gets cold inside.
2. bed bugs?what kind of dimensions?do I really have to cary a bug spray? as long as they´re not bigger than a 1 euro cent coin....have no problem....even like 2 euro cent coins bugs are ok...for me....
3.I have tiger balm...do I have to carry other kind og lotion for muscle sores?
4.any phone app that can replace the need of carrying a paper guide?
5.buying my credential/pass directly from pamplona.good idea?
6.is it stupid to carry 1 or 2 really basic (one use only) rain ponchos?I have a cover for my backpack and I have a waterproof jacket and...if one rain poncho gets ripeed , I have the other one or i can buy from any store in a city a new one.... Ijust want to say that maybe buying a huge poncho...the one that covers u and the backpack , takes a lot more space in the backpack that two plastic ones...each is smaller than my fists.
7.pamplona...walking stick /cane to buy... can I find easily one?
I think that´s it. I would be verythankful for some advices from you .
enjoy your day.
thank u all for your help.
I swear to u...the best community of people I met is the one on this forum. everyone is soooo helpful, nice and and really interested in giving the best advice.
is this maybe the effect of the camino?does this journey bring the best in people out of its pilgrims, or what?
thanks one more time
Hi my dear pilgrims. Have some questions since I´m soon (17 april from pamplona) to leave and have to decide how to make my backpack lighter.
1.what if a take a flleece super light blancket instead of a sleeping bag?it´s much easier and I plan on sleeping with lots of clothes if it gets cold inside.
2. bed bugs?what kind of dimensions?do I really have to cary a bug spray? as long as they´re not bigger than a 1 euro cent coin....have no problem....even like 2 euro cent coins bugs are ok...for me....
3.I have tiger balm...do I have to carry other kind og lotion for muscle sores?
4.any phone app that can replace the need of carrying a paper guide?
5.buying my credential/pass directly from pamplona.good idea?
6.is it stupid to carry 1 or 2 really basic (one use only) rain ponchos?I have a cover for my backpack and I have a waterproof jacket and...if one rain poncho gets ripeed , I have the other one or i can buy from any store in a city a new one.... Ijust want to say that maybe buying a huge poncho...the one that covers u and the backpack , takes a lot more space in the backpack that two plastic ones...each is smaller than my fists.
7.pamplona...walking stick /cane to buy... can I find easily one?
I think that´s it. I would be verythankful for some advices from you .
enjoy your day.
Hi, hopefully not too late to advice you Sore.
1. Sleeping bag liner is definitely good, you will find blankets in most of the albergers. Sleeping in a lot of clothes is not good for your body imho, so better ask for a blanket or too if you feel cold
2. Don't be afraid of bed bugs. I have never encountered it on CF, and there are also strict rules about it - if they identify bugs in an alberge, it is closed.
3. I don't know what's Tiger Balm, but surely it's enough.
6. Walking sticks are one of the most important part of your equipment. Surely, you can get them in Pamplona, but better do your research before leaving home, so you know what you are buying .
Buen Camino!
TWO walking sticks increases your walking speed and takes some pressure off your feet. I can't cope with two sticks - I always take just ONE.
ONE stick is my "third leg" [*?*] which gives me rhythm and is invaluable when walking down rough pathways: it also gives a bit of 'push' when walking UP hill as well.
It's also useful to ward off annoying dogs, cats, peregrinos and vampires.
I'm off in a month's time, but can't take a stick on dear Ryanair, so will buy a cheap one when I arrive.
Buen camino, Nomad!
Just a thought - why not try one before you depart? Save maybe wasting money when you get there.That's great! Personally for me i've never used walking sticks when walking long distances, so never really had thought about using them. Although this will be the longest walk i've done. So maybe I should consider sticks..? I'll come to a decision pretty soon considering I'm walking in 22 days time. Excited !!Buen Camino
Well, many pilgrims don't use sticks, because you CAN do the Camino without them. But for me, there are definitely few reasons why I use them even for short walks back in my country.I've never used walking sticks to walk. What's the benefit of using them?
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