bed bugs on the Portugues

mauveglass

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Francis (Sept/Oct 2012) Portuguese Central (2016), Portuguese Coastal (2018), Del Norte (2020)

• Aug 23, 2016

• #1

I was wondering if there are a lot of bed bug reports on the Portugues route this year.

 

SYates

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• Aug 23, 2016

• #2

Lol, bed bugs are everywhere (on and off the Caminos!) - prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Buen Camino, SY

 

HalfDomeOrBust

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• Aug 24, 2016

• #3

Ha!! When I visit Disney World in Orlando, before we unpack I always check for bed bugs!!!!!

 

KentuckyJay

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Hiked Leon to Santiago in May, 2014.
Hiked Porto to Santiago in May, 2016.

• Aug 24, 2016

• #4

mauveglass said:

I was wondering if there are a lot of bed bug reports on the Portugues route this year.

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If they were there in May, they didn't bother me.

 

purplesage

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• Aug 24, 2016

• #5

mauveglass said:

I was wondering if there are a lot of bed bug reports on the Portugues route this year.

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Well, Mauveglass, not a LOT... but sometimes, just enough !!! . The Camino Provides , Buen Camino, Caesar

 

Thirstywork

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First camno May 2015

• Aug 24, 2016

• #6

When are you going. I start form Porto this coming Tuesday. I will bring my cricket bat if you wish.

 

mauveglass

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• Aug 26, 2016

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Thirstywork said:

When are you going. I start form Porto this coming Tuesday. I will bring my cricket bat if you wish.

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Hahaha!! I'm leaving the US on sept 7th. I know they are pretty bad on the Frances this year. They like me...I had 2 bouts with them in '12