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    Night sweats?

    Yes, I believe they are too.
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    Night sweats?

    Sure but respectfully, with all the places a pilgrim stays and not all the beds treated in this way, how much is this pilgrim doing this once really gonna upset us? Especially when they are still using a sheet and presumably a sleeping bag or liner. I’m more curious if these sweat inducing...
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    Night sweats?

    Also, I think those liners are more about bed bug prevention than a hygiene measure.
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    Night sweats?

    YES! Those plastic covers don’t help. Many times I’d wake up on a slip and slide! Lol (I hope they wash them in between pilgrims)
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    Night sweats?

    Yes I had that as well a few nights...soaked thru my sleeping bag! This also happened to others in my Camino Fam. I just chalked it up to hot nights (May), 5- 25 other bodies in a room and often...one window! Also, I was coming from Arizona where I was very used to AC or at the very least a fan...
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    The Shell Toucher hat

    Don't get me wrong, use whatever works for you! That comment was in response to another poster and in defense of MY favorite hat! 😜 (said comment: “It is a hard shell, so it doesn’t fold up, can’t be put in a pocket or otherwise ‘travel’ well. It actually doesn’t even provide good sun...
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    The Shell Toucher hat

    Lol, I thought of posting a photo when I read that comment too! Shucks & Good to see you Jim! I’ll be back in early June doing the Norte/Primitivo! We gonna see you back out there this season?
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    The Shell Toucher hat

    Respectfully, it provides GREAT sun coverage due to the fact that it holds its shape and is not foldable or floppy. As a long distance hiker I have worn this on every trip with great success. The brim is wide all the way around. If you wish not to wear it, you can hang it by the strap from your...
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    getting sick

    I get sick, “camino cough” every time during the first week. Usually lasts about 4 days. As soon as it starts (in the throat) I start booking private rooms. That said, bring enough nyquil for 4 days! Buen Camino…and feel better!
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    Camino de Santiago Word Search Puzzle Book

    Also I just posted it on facebook in my group!
  11. ShellToucher

    Camino de Santiago Word Search Puzzle Book

    Oh that’s great! Just bought a copy! Bravo!
  12. ShellToucher

    Walking with headphones?

    Ahh, well I don’t mind that much nor find it audacious on their part, heck I welcome it! Lol, a simple warning is very much appreciated, for safety’s sake. In the USA on bike trails we do the same thing when passing each other, be you passing someone else on a bike or walking. Just basic rules...
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    Walking with headphones?

    You were lucky then! On all my past caminos, it seemed 1 out of 10 cyclist actually rang a bell or gave a warning before flying past. Once I was sideswiped by a guy on a bike, a very close call. I really wish ringing a bell was mandatory.
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    Walking with headphones?

    Respectfully, remember we all hike our own Camino my friend.
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    Walking with headphones?

    I do carry them on me for use in the hostals but while walking I listen to music or an audiobook just on my phone, strategically placed in my sling bag with speakers facing me. I feel safer this way; i can hear the ding of cyclist bells, traffic and anything else. Note: I only do this when I am...
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