Rambler
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- June 2008 Camino Frances with Daughter, 2014 Camino Frances with Son
I thought this subject might catch some eyes.
My daughter and I are getting the planning started for our Camino in June. Since we only have 3 weeks from leaving the US till returning, we have decided to begin in Leon and go all the way to Finnesterre. It appears this will give us a few break days, not force us to kill ourselves, and have time to enjoy Santiago also.
The training and packing list are coming together, but I had two questions that only those in Europe or experienced with the Camino could answer.
SIM Cards: I plan to bring a mobile phone, but understand that I can purchase a pre-paid SIM card that will work internationally from most local Tabacs and that it is much cheaper than using one from the States. It can be refilled online from a Web Cafe with no problems. Is this true? How much do they cost and is there a place in Leon that I should go for this?
Pillow Cases: I understand that pillows in Europe are a slightly different size that those in the US and that pillowcases will need to be a bit bigger. Thus we plan to buy pillow cases in Leon to use the rest of the trip for the Albergues' pillows. Is this true or can we just bring one from home and it will fit well?
Sink Drain covers: In someone's packing list, they included a plastic drain cover to use in the sinks for washing clothes because the albergues do not always have drain plugs. Is this really necessary? I would think that drain plugs would be essential in the albergue and that no one would be walking away with these. Is it best to have one?
I know these are strange questions, but we are trying to make sure we plan as best as possible. Any assistance from your experience would be helpful.
Thanks.
Rambler
My daughter and I are getting the planning started for our Camino in June. Since we only have 3 weeks from leaving the US till returning, we have decided to begin in Leon and go all the way to Finnesterre. It appears this will give us a few break days, not force us to kill ourselves, and have time to enjoy Santiago also.
The training and packing list are coming together, but I had two questions that only those in Europe or experienced with the Camino could answer.
SIM Cards: I plan to bring a mobile phone, but understand that I can purchase a pre-paid SIM card that will work internationally from most local Tabacs and that it is much cheaper than using one from the States. It can be refilled online from a Web Cafe with no problems. Is this true? How much do they cost and is there a place in Leon that I should go for this?
Pillow Cases: I understand that pillows in Europe are a slightly different size that those in the US and that pillowcases will need to be a bit bigger. Thus we plan to buy pillow cases in Leon to use the rest of the trip for the Albergues' pillows. Is this true or can we just bring one from home and it will fit well?
Sink Drain covers: In someone's packing list, they included a plastic drain cover to use in the sinks for washing clothes because the albergues do not always have drain plugs. Is this really necessary? I would think that drain plugs would be essential in the albergue and that no one would be walking away with these. Is it best to have one?
I know these are strange questions, but we are trying to make sure we plan as best as possible. Any assistance from your experience would be helpful.
Thanks.
Rambler