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    Hospitalera from Hell, another tale from a pilgrim...

    Hi, I also met with the infamous Michelle during my Camino in April. I also encountered the bed bug interrogation and Michelle culd be quite frightening. I thought if it went so far as a strip down I would be out of there. Luckily it didn't go that far. My endearment term for her became...
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    please, help me to decide....sandals?

    Hi I did the camino, SJPP to Santiago between March and May. I would not consider anything else but boots with good ankle support. Much of the terrain is extremely uneven and there can also be very stony surfaces which suprisingly makes walking difficult. As for rain and mud, much easier...
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    toilet paper???

    Yes, thanks all....I'll take some. It really comes down to being safe than sorry. Renata
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    toilet paper???

    Some packing lists, I notice, mention taking a roll of toilet paper. Is this REALLY necessary? Renata
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    Walking in April

    Hi, I will also be starting at SJPP around March 30. Flying into Paris from Sydney on the 24/3. Will spend a few days in Paris, a few in Lourdes then make my way to SJPP. Hope to say hello to you there. I have my sandals and boots. I wondered whether it would be too cold for sandals...
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    Finally...I'll go

    hello, I will be doing the camino late March through April starting from SJJP. I started some preparations months ago, reading, gathering light weight gear ($$$$) etc. As for physical preparations......my car broke down 4 weeks ago. That has forced me to walk everywhere. I work 80km from...
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    pillows

    Oh!!!!! that is really yuk!!!!! Just another thing to contemplate at night as I attempt to get to sleep amongst strangers, snorers, bedbugs and the like! Think I'll take some antiseptic spray as well!!!!
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    pillows

    Hey Richard.....what is the kapok pillow, where do you get it etc? Anyone else....surely someone knows of some high tech travel pillow to go with the high tech clothing, boots, backpaks, rain gear, sleeping bags etc. Seems as though all travel gear has evolved and advanced over the years, and...
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    pillows

    I have great difficulty sleeping without a pillow. Are there pillows in the refugios along the Camino? If not, does anyone know of a good, lightweight travel pillow. I am trying to avoid the blow up kind as I have not liked these in the past. Renata
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    drinking water

    Thanks all. Helpful and reassuring. Renata
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    walking sticks

    Thanks for replies. Good to hear that with all the numbers of pilgrims, there are still some old sticks laying about. Yes, I could see how one would bond with their stick, a strange companion on this journey. Good advice to trust that I will find 'my' stick. Renata
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    drinking water

    A question about the drinking water in Spain. Is the tap water OK to drink on the Camino, in the refugios etc.? Is bottled water easily available along route? Thanks Renata
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    accomodation in SJPP

    the napoleon route I feel very sad to hear of the unfortunate demise of some pilgrims. It is importtant to remember them. I will certainly take heed on your advice to listen to locals re: the route over the pyrenees. I do hope I will be able to take the more picturesque Napoleon route...
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    accomodation in SJPP

    Hi Donna, I'm starting at SJPP on 30th or 31st March after a couple of days in Paris and Lourdes. Maybe a few days behind you, but maybe very nice to meet up along the way by chance. I'm getting quite excited too after a couple of months preparation and a few years dreaming. Happy pilgrimage...
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    compass?

    Great, one less thing to worry about. Thanks.
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    walking sticks

    reassured That sounds good.....I'm reassured. Better without a compass I think. I can see that it may be distracting, and it sounds as though the yellow markings are reliable. Thanks Sil
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    walking sticks

    sticks and compasses Thanks Sil, Interesting and unique looking sticks. I sort of like the idea of simply 'finding' one at the beginning of the trail. A bit of tree from the trail. But these handmade ones look quite special too. As for the compass, I have read many equipment lists...
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    Roncesvalles Today

    So beautiful, thankyou. Will be doing my first Camino end of March....maybe no snow at that time, but so lovely to see the beauty of where I am heading. Renata
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    walking sticks

    I like the idea of finding a lovely piece of wood at the beginning of the Camino to use as a walking stick. But what are the chances of this? Maybe everyone entertains this idea and all sticks are found at the end of the Camino!!!. Otherwise, would I be better off puchasing a telescoping...
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    compass?

    Is a compass recommended/essential on the Camino? I've never used one and not even sure I know how too. Is it required? Renata

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