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sillydoll said:1) The bed closest to the bathroom is the noisiest!
2) If you have, or ever have had allergies, take an antihistamine with you. Different grasses, pollens, dust mites could set you off, so better be safe than sorry.
3) A little spiral immersion heater and a camping cup are most useful for making your own tea/coffee, cup-of-soup etc.
4) 112 is the Europe-wide emergency number. It works even if you have no money in a pre-paid mobile phone or even if your supplier has no network. It works 24/7 365 days - and the operators speak many languages. The number for the Guardia Civil in Spain is 062.
Buen Camino!
Yes, that is the 'quick fix'.Hobbes said:Drink Cola Coa when you're cold or tired
sillydoll said:Or, if you are not a coffee addict, try the Cola Cao (hot chocolate) or Churros con Chocolate - ymmmy!!!
marian55 said:please, don't forget to give a thought to all those who would like to be on the camino like you
goldenguy422 said:Hello everybody,
I'm heading out to begin the Frances this Friday (Feb 18th). I'm flying into Bilbao and heading to Pamplona (by bus) to officially start my journey. I have been training for a few weeks now, am mentally prepared, and have myself a good pack, boots, socks, hat, sleeping bag, map, and sets of clothes. Are there any tips I would benefit from before I head out? I have read through the posts here, but everything may not have sunk in. Any bits of advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Telluridewalker said:Turn off your computer and don't look back.
sillydoll said:2) If you have, or ever have had allergies, take an antihistamine with you. Different grasses, pollens, dust mites could set you off, so better be safe than sorry.
If you have or need an epi pen because you are allergic to bees or insect bits, please take it. I was on the beach in Finsterre with my friend when she was stung. And she left her epi pen at home. It was a very tense time as we wondered if she could make it to a doctor in time.
oh, and take less than what you think you need. :wink:
tamtamplin said:take copies of all your NB docs
passport
VISA
Plane ticket
bank passwords etc
emergency contact list
medical prescriptions
medical aid details/ travel insurance
.
and email them to yourself
now you can relax - the loss of these docs is now merely a temporary inconvenience
lynnejohn said:@tamtamplin -
That's probably a good idea, but really just not necessary for me - we're only allowed 4 digits for our ATM access and so it's not difficult to remember. I understand that others have longer access numbers so could be a little more challenging to memorize.
lynne
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