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  1. J

    Endless hand-wringing about the crowds may be premature

    What is a pilgrimage, who decides why a person walks. I think to imply that only certain people who walk the Camino are doing an actual pilgrimage is rude and unnecessary and elitist. Totally unnecessary also. Please edit your comment as I'm sure others will be offended as I am which I'm sure...
  2. J

    Sleeping bag for shorties recommendation

    I bought a youth size sleeping bag, it's perfect, not as bulky. I'm 5'3"/1.60m
  3. J

    Abandoned elderly pilgrims

    So first of all did the person who came across this "older" person ask them how they felt about being on their own. The family might have gone on ahead as they had a booking and wanted to make sure they were all catered for. The "older" ( hate the word elderly, I'm 75 and I'm not elderly just...
  4. J

    Pilgrimage Plan for Beginners: Questions about Risk Management Along the Way

    What does Vaseline do to help you feet when you are walking, is it a lubricant to stop chaffing and getting blisters? Personally I would have thought it would make you get slide around causing blisters?? Definitely interested in your answer thanks.
  5. J

    Injured after stage one and upset

    Don't get disappointed listen to your body and do what you have to do to allow you to get to Santiago 🤗
  6. J

    Abandoned elderly pilgrims

    There is a rule when you go bush walking/ hiking in a group that you go as fast as the slowest walker, a bit like the rule when you walk on the road that you should walk facing the oncoming traffic !
  7. J

    Near Death Experience on the Camino Baztan: A Cautionary Tale

    Thank you I just want to add one more thing about when you hear traffic coming from behind you STOP and FACE the traffic, it might be a large vehicle and you might need to do more then just stop you might need to move away from the road
  8. J

    What would you tell a new pilgrim NOT to do ?

    You don't have to be overweight, old or drink alcohol to snore I know I'm none of the above, well maybe old, but I have woken myself up with the odd snort because I have hay fever. My point is that snorers often aren't aware that they snore and if a person is super sensitive to noise then...
  9. J

    What would you tell a new pilgrim NOT to do ?

    Or take a peg or two to distribute 🤪
  10. J

    Most stupid question prize winner (Eyeglasses category)

    Get tinted bifocals that way you can read, see in the distance and use them as sunglasses
  11. J

    How long for a reply to email from Albergue

    Also my experience with WhatsApp is that some places don't have it and while I sent invitations with my request I have never heard back so went and book somewhere else as I wanted some certainty
  12. J

    Bedding/accommodations on the Camino Primitivo?

    Might be strange question but what about a pillowcase and put some clothes in to make a pillow as I would have the same issue with using a pillow as using a blanket, thanks. Open to suggestions
  13. J

    Rain gear on Ingles in beginning October

    Does anyone have a picture of an umbrella clip for the backpack, please
  14. J

    Bed Bug situation along the Camino Frances from SJPDP to Santiago

    If you look up natural bed bug repellants there are essential oils, lemon grass, lavender, rosemary, tea tree etc. Just make up a mixture and dilute with water (few drops of a each or a mixture in 100ml bottle) put into a small spray bottle or a couple of bottles and spray your bed before you...
  15. J

    Protocol: spending more than one night in an albergue

    I've managed to book extra days can't remember exactly which ones but they are probably private Albergues. I have 4 days in Sarria only because I found out too late it was Easter and 4 days in Santiago de Compostela at the end as I would like to have a look around and will also go to Vigo for...
  16. J

    Help with blisters

    Not sure if you can get at a pharmacy in Spain but there are these Toe Gel tubes/socks in 2 sizes, small for toes and large ones for the big toe. I was getting incredible pain just in my left foot on me little toe and the middle toe and I bought these and it made all the difference. Like little...
  17. J

    Revolut on Camino,

    What about the Wize Money card, and feedback on them?? Thanks in advance
  18. J

    Money taken from my Cash Passport! ☹️

    So can't you advise your cc bank where you will be travelling and on days and then when purchases are made in a different location they will freeze it until they contact you. I tell my bank when I leave NZ and where I'm be on dates that way I'm hopefully covered.
  19. J

    Money on the Camino

    Thanks, I've booked most in advance just a few I can't book but didn't want to use my card if I could help so a ballpark figure has been helpful
  20. J

    Money on the Camino

    Ok great thank you for that, can I ask if you have any names for the luggage transfers, thanks

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