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  1. J

    What would you do if...

    A fellow pilgrim I met on my camino lost her credential and compostella on the plane coming home. She knows she did the full trip in her heart - she didn't need to prove to anyone with a piece of paper. I am doing a second camino this year and because of the anticipated crowds at the pilgrim...
  2. J

    Hair

    one night I came across a german pilgrim who had a hairdryer with her - she was made fun of in a kind way by all the other women in the dorm! At home I always blow dry my hair, get it streaked, always wear product otherwise it's just flat....but on the camino I washed it with soap, let it dry...
  3. J

    Best Way to Handle Bedbugs On the Camino...

    I asked my buddhist nun this question, her answer.... it isn't right to kill anything, although at times this will be tested. (eg if your child is being attacked by a snake you kill the snake?) but it will be your motivation for why you killed the snake that will also be considered. We need to...
  4. J

    Just discovered Couch Surfers

    I first heard about couch surfing whilst on the camino. I met someone who used that service. The main thing I think needs to be remembered is to donate some money (to cover the cost of your food, use of electricity etc) to the host and help out with dishes etc whilst staying. I also spoke to...
  5. J

    Vicious snarling dogs?

    Re: Vicious snarling dogs I got attacked by a dog just outside of Ruitalin - but in defence of the dog, as I walked passed I said hello to her, she jumped up and went for me. Luckily she bit my backpack and not me. I turned around and waved my walking poles in a threatening manner and she...
  6. J

    Walking Alone

    I walked alone last year, turning 50 during the walk. I never felt scared, like the others said, there are many pilgrims along the path. Because I am a slow walker I often was the only one walking my bit of the path but never, ever did I feel scared. Don't worry, walking alone has lots of...
  7. J

    Cold showers

    there are definitely hot showers in Ruitalin - I was last to arrive and still plenty of hot water. You aren't allowed up until 7am which is fantastic! The best albergue I stayed in for atmosphere and the hospitaleros are just so sweet.
  8. J

    bed bugs

    I have succumed to the dreaded bed bug - got mine from a blanket in a nice clean albegue in Molinaseca. It´s not the albergue´s fault, just we pilgrims carrying them along with us. One of the pilgrim things. I bought some spray from the pharmacy and some anti itch cream for the bites. C´est...
  9. J

    Bed bugs alert

    I am in Burgos and so far have been lucky and not come across any bed bugs. Nor have I spoken to any one who has been the victim of them. One lady was bitten but it turned out to be mosquitoes. Perhaps it´s getting too cold for them now? I notice on the street signs it´s about 11C in the...
  10. J

    where are the latest topics?

    Hi Everyone and ivar, am I just being a clueless blonde?? because I can't find the latest posts on your new look site :oops: It doesn't seem like there has been many new posts since the weekend so either we've all gone quiet or I'm looking in the wrong place. I'd appreciate your advice. Only...
  11. J

    Sun Compass

    In John Brierley's guide book he mentions using the sun compass which is marked on each of his maps. "should you become lost you will find a 'sun compass' to help re-orientate you".(page 41, under "maps and waymarking") I am really confused! :? I can see the sun compass he mentions on his...
  12. J

    Not everyone 'gets' the camino experience.....

    Ah, falcon 269, did you just give away where you're from. :) :?: Sadly a tube of vegemite weighs 145gms - don't think I haven't thought of packing one! I tried to justify it by thinking "if you're sweating a lot then you're going to lose a lot of salt so vegemite would be medicinal" but in...
  13. J

    Intensive spanish lessons or language school along the way?

    thank you everyone for your imput. Hopefully I won't need it but will note it down in my camino journal in case I do! I'm very hopeful that a quick operation on my knee done soon will solve all problems and I can walk the camino in its entirity as planned! :?: :) Jane.
  14. J

    Intensive spanish lessons or language school along the way?

    I am having a lot of trouble with my left knee and may need to have it operated on -soon if needed, before I start my camino in september. I am trying to think 100% positively but just in case my knee can't manage lots of walking and I only can manage a small part of the camino, I want to have...
  15. J

    The Hot Air Balloon!

    I'm sorry Arn, but I have to agree with the others above - I come to this site to gather information for my upcoming camino. I want to read information on the camino- some of the history, lots of information on how to prepare, what to take, where to stay, what to do or not to do etc. Direct...
  16. J

    Scallop Shell

    does that mean that we won't see you administering your kindness along the route during the summer Br David? I was so looking forward to that glass of wine you promised me :) Hopefully you are well enough to be out on the camino next summer, take care and all the best, Jane :arrow:
  17. J

    Scallop Shell

    Hi Sonia, I did a similar thing to what you had in mind - ordered some scallop shells for myself and to give to friends who were thinking of doing the camino. They were thrilled with the gift and mine hangs next to my computer to give me inspiration whilst I plan, or when I sometimes doubt my...
  18. J

    Where can I get Camino stickers/decals online?

    thanks, it now works. :D
  19. J

    Where can I get Camino stickers/decals online?

    Hi Summer2005, I I have previously ordered some of your designs from cafe press. today I've tried ordering some bumper stickers but it doesn't appear to recognise your design. could you check it out and let us know if it's registered in their system? I found the correct page but once I went to...
  20. J

    Industrias no Camino

    thanks Javier. I am very hopeful that by the time I get on my camino I will be able to understand spanish and especially be able to chat to the locals I meet along the way. I begin intensive spanish lessons soon. cheers, jane

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