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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Frances. Finisterre to Muxia.
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I never saw it, but then again wasn't looking for it. Just saw bars of various mainstream soaps. Maybe you would find it in a farmacia.
ha ha, yeah, killed off my share of Spanish beer and wine while on both Caminos, but always made it back to the albergue before lights out.....Judging by some answers in other posts,it sounds like you seen a lot of 'bars',cant believe i didn't meet you in one as we walked same time
Why? Spain makes some of the best soap in the world. Think Castille. And beautiful cosmetics too. I've just ordered some heavenly stuff from Alvarez Gomez.
ha ha, yeah, killed off my share of Spanish beer and wine while on both Caminos, but always made it back to the albergue before lights out.....
Yep, did this, worked fine. We always had the opportunity to refill at albergues, cleaned well, rinsed out well, it was a good substitute that was always available.You won't see Dr. Bronners in Spain unless you can find in a specialty store, it doesn't work very well in cold water (which all albergue laundry sinks have) for hand washing laundry. Get a refillable 3 oz. bottle and fill it up with body wash as you go.
I'd go with the bar soap. I brought a half bar of Dr. Bronner's. It only lasted to Burgos. If you carry bar soap you're not carrying the water of liquid soap. Here's a tip I read and tried. Store bar soap in a ziplock sandwich bag only. The soap will dry out through the day and not turn to mush as it tends to in those plastic containers. It's important that it be a sandwich bag, as those are thinner and let more air in, allowing the soap to dry out.
I haven't decided what to bring but at least I know one product will not do it all.
I find it easier to take a "shampoo bar" to use as my shampoo, soap, and even used it to do laundry. One size fits all, doesn't spill, and can last the entire Camino. Liquid doesn't last as long. Not sure about Dr. Bronner's specifically - but you can replace just about anything on the Camino, perhaps not a specific brand but you can find something at least similar.I'm thinking of only carrying an ounce or two of Dr. Bronner's Liquid Soap to start. When I run out, is it available for sale anywhere along Camino Frances? Thanks!
Dr Bronner's lavender soap is my luxury item, and totally recommend carrying the scent of your choice. I love washing my clothes in it!!!!I'm thinking of only carrying an ounce or two of Dr. Bronner's Liquid Soap to start. When I run out, is it available for sale anywhere along Camino Frances? Thanks!
Price is right. No sodium and at least two good surfactants. Looks easy to put on a rope. And there's a TJ six blocks away!Check out this shampoo bar at Trader Joe's - it's a great price for a large bar.
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May I please ask how much should last the whole Camino Frances ? I like the stuff tooDr Bronner's lavender soap is my luxury item, and totally recommend carrying the scent of your choice. I love washing my clothes in it!!!!
This.Why? Spain makes some of the best soap in the world. Think Castille. And beautiful cosmetics too. I've just ordered some heavenly stuff from Alvarez Gomez.
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