Tonya Ringle
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- June (2016)
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Thank you! BTW, your book Pilgrim Tips and Packing List is wonderful! We have read it and re-read it. I love your tip on the double socks. We purchased bamboo liner socks and wool outers. I have worn my hiker to the gym and on practice walks. Not a blister or hot spot so far!Normally there is an obvious pot/shelf to leave your shoes/boots/socks outside the dormitory (not the albergue). If not obvious just start to take off your shoes/boots and use sign language, you will be directed to the right spaot.
Actually the "no back packs on beds" rule is older then the reapparance of bed bugs, it is just a basic hygienic matter, imagine where your backpack has been during the day, for example on a dusty/muddy surface when you took a break. Some albergues (few in Spain, but frequent in France) do indeed insist that you leave them outside the dorm and take only what you need for the night into it.
Buen Camino, SY
Normally there is an obvious pot/shelf to leave your shoes/boots/socks outside the dormitory (not the albergue). If not obvious just start to take off your shoes/boots and use sign language, you will be directed to the right spaot.
Actually the "no back packs on beds" rule is older then the reapparance of bed bugs, it is just a basic hygienic matter, imagine where your backpack has been during the day, for example on a dusty/muddy surface when you took a break. Some albergues (few in Spain, but frequent in France) do indeed insist that you leave them outside the dorm and take only what you need for the night into it.
Buen Camino, SY
thanks for that info; useful to know in advance...one can prepare how one packsNormally there is an obvious pot/shelf to leave your shoes/boots/socks outside the dormitory (not the albergue). If not obvious just start to take off your shoes/boots and use sign language, you will be directed to the right spaot.
Actually the "no back packs on beds" rule is older then the reapparance of bed bugs, it is just a basic hygienic matter, imagine where your backpack has been during the day, for example on a dusty/muddy surface when you took a break. Some albergues (few in Spain, but frequent in France) do indeed insist that you leave them outside the dorm and take only what you need for the night into it.
Buen Camino, SY
Where can i get this book?!Thank you! BTW, your book Pilgrim Tips and Packing List is wonderful! We have read it and re-read it. I love your tip on the double socks. We purchased bamboo liner socks and wool outers. I have worn my hiker to the gym and on practice walks. Not a blister or hot spot so far!
Where can i get this book?!I leave in two weeks and about to shop for all my gear... Pack, socks etc. great timing!!
Hmm well I had some very comfy well worn hiking shoes which is planned to wear but a sharp stone has come right through so I'm about to purchase some more and yes I've got 14 days to wear them in :/Click on the link under @SYates ' post above. You are leaving in 2 weeks - I sincerely hope you have already bought your boots
Jenn, if you only have 2 weeks to wear your new shoes, I strongly encourage you to make a hefty investment in Compeed and moleskin!Hmm well I had some very comfy well worn hiking shoes which is planned to wear but a sharp stone has come right through so I'm about to purchase some more and yes I've got 14 days to wear them in :/
Reading this thread, I just ordered it on Amazon to my Kindle - already delivered!!Where can i get this book?!I leave in two weeks and about to shop for all my gear... Pack, socks etc. great timing!!
Can you please send me the link? I've read a lot of posts here about what to pack? Did you find it any different? On your speed read I meanReading this thread, I just ordered it on Amazon to my Kindle - already delivered!!
http://smile.amazon.com/s/?tag=casaivar02-20Can you please send me the link? I've read a lot of posts here about what to pack? Did you find it any different? On your speed read I mean
Thanks anyway Kari, Amazon site says is not available on kindle for Australia. And as I'm packing currently (ready to leave in ten days,) I can't wait for it to be shipped so will have to go by the posts I've found on here.http://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_29?url=search-alias=stripbooks&field-keywords=pilgrim+tips+and+packing+list+camino&sprefix=Pilgrim+Tips+and+Packing+List,aps,376&tag=camiforu-20
What I did when I went to Amazon was just paste the book title in the search box, so if for any reason that link doesn't work, try that. I actually haven't looked at it yet; went by the rave reviews earlier in this thread to figure it was worth a try.
Hope you enjoy it, and buen camino!
Too bad! I did start it last night and really enjoyed it. Buen camino.Thanks anyway Kari, Amazon site says is not available on kindle for Australia. And as I'm packing currently (ready to leave in ten days,) I can't wait for it to be shipped so will have to go by the posts I've found on here.
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