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NJohn replied to the thread Chilly camino.Just love it when you post something 😂😂. Here’s to a sunny adventure. Buen Camino -
Hi all, just a quickie. My friend is currently on the CF just after Burgos and has reported back to me that it's quite cold and damp. I plan to meet up with him mid May and I don't fancy walking in the rain. My question is, is there someone on...
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NJohn reacted to iamjourneyman17's post in the thread The Pilgrim Garden in Palas de Rei - Grand Opening, 11 May 2024 with
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The Pilgrim Garden is an outdoor restorative place for pilgrims to restore, reflect, journal, pray, or simply enjoy nature. Installation May 11, 2024 along Camino Frances in Os Chacotes Park, Palas de Rei. One-of-a-kind design. Grand Opening and... -
Greetings Fellow Pilgrims! I have more than a month to go until I leave on my first Camino, but couldn't resist getting my pack together already this weekend. My full backpack (Deuter 30 L) is currently weighing in at 9.9 lbs/4.49 kgs. That...
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NJohn reacted to trecile's post in the thread Silk liners can't take hot dryer? What do if bed bugs? with Like.
I have dried my silk sleep sack on high heat as bed bug treatment. The key is to do it while it's dry. Shrinkage is more likely to occur when you put wet fabric into a hot dryer. To kill bed bugs all you need to do is to dry on high heat for...
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NJohn reacted to SFHiker's post in the thread LIVE from the Camino CF day 1, off to a great start! with Like.
Left Saint Jean this morning at 7am. Got to Roncesvalles just before 1:30. Weather was clear and beautiful! I didn't pre book, and was able to get a bed. I did hear they were all full by 4pm though. Very happy with my first day on the Camino!
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While reading through one of the more recent water bottle vs. hydration bladder debates, I was reminded of something I came across a few weeks ago, bookmarked, and promptly forgot about until said recent debate made me think of it again...
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NJohn replied to the thread May-June Camino Frances - Rain Gear & Eating ware.You’ve received many fantastic replies. I’ll add a couple more. 😉. Loved having a spork. We picked up a few food items for picnics in grocery stores - cheese, nuts, fruit and these great salads in containers that were shelf stable. I had a...
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NJohn reacted to trecile's post in the thread May-June Camino Frances - Rain Gear & Eating ware with Like.
Forget about waterproof shoes or boots. There's a good chance that they would make your feet hot and sweaty in May and June. Plus, water will still get in if it's raining heavily enough, and they will take much longer to dry out than...
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Tomorrow is the day! Yesssssss!!!!!!!!!!! I will be flying from the US to Madrid, leaving tomorrow, arriving Pamplona the day after. I'm very excited to begin my 2nd camino. The weather will determine my starting point but in general I will be...
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