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  1. howardd5

    I Found All The Plastic Bags In Spain!

    There’s a lot of unhappy people in this world. If you see him again , go to a different albergue/
  2. howardd5

    The Taking of Gloves Paradox

    There are very thin but waterproof mechanics gloves I bring on Caminos. Black and come in sizes. Check retail auto parts.
  3. howardd5

    My Camera -and our love/hate relationship

    Don’t take it-
  4. howardd5

    Does a waist strap accessory bag exist?

    One that attaches to your pack waist strap will still be on your pack when you drop the pack “ just for a minute “ I recommend a small but pack pull over to the left side , it can fit low under your waist strap. It will alway be with you-
  5. howardd5

    Injured after stage one and upset

    Perhaps try going to short days and lay up when you arrive . Look for the next albergue on you list even if only 8-10 K and see how it goes-
  6. howardd5

    12 days to walk the Primitivo: What's different?

    There are some long hard days on the Primitivo, just do what feels good on the stages and let it happen . It’s not a race
  7. howardd5

    Washing clothes on CP

    Speaking of cotton and particularly blue jeans, I walked with a Canadian once who wore a pair of jeans and he finally hand washed them they would not dry on the line. He carried them wet/ damp for three days and through them away. In the end they smelled worse than before he washed them. This...
  8. howardd5

    Washing clothes on CP

    That does a poor job , but mostly uses up time and hot water that other Pilgrim are waiting for .
  9. howardd5

    To increase my backpack size ...or not.

    I have the 48 and like it , it’s nice to have room to put the new T shirt in. You can also buy needed gear in the big towns if needed
  10. howardd5

    Skipping a day

    You can spend a Rest Day in Logrono and walk the distance the next day . Most Albergue will allow a second day. Sometime we want to stay with the group you walk with , either way—
  11. howardd5

    Baggage transfer on the Primitivo

    Yes , your current albergue will have an envelope to transport to your required next stop. I paid 5 euro to not carry my pack over the Hospialas route. Well worth it.
  12. howardd5

    Washing clothes on CP

    I like liquid in a tightly capped squeeze bottle . It only take a dozen drops to hand wash. 3 to 4 ounces is enough for 3 weeks . You can alway buy more and leave the balance for other pilgrims
  13. howardd5

    Near Death Experience on the Camino Baztan: A Cautionary Tale

    Bart , great story and clear message . I had an event while walking the Primitivo in May . I was a week into the Trail when I fell into a mud pit onto a rock and sprung my back. I was dirty alone and a little concussed . I felt stupid but not having had a good meal and low on water pushed on...
  14. howardd5

    Small (4-5 kg which is about 10 pounds) dog -- should I bring her?

    No
  15. howardd5

    Random Acts of Kindness

    It’s part of the Camino, I’ve walk a half dozen Frances and others and it’s one of the most rewarding parts of you can fix, clean , repair or treat a pair of injured feet of a fellow pilgrim
  16. howardd5

    What would you tell a new pilgrim NOT to do ?

    Talking to someone who was planning to walk a Camino the other day and the topic came up , what definitely not to do while cross Spain ? 1- don’t go too far in a day . It’s easy to see on the map where you want to go , but weather , trail conditions , and your health can make it non practical...
  17. howardd5

    Rest step - has anyone used this technique on steep uphill sections?

    I use my own method of “steps and breaths “ sometimes 50 steps then 20 breaths while standing still . Sometimes 50/50, 30 steps then thirty breaths. In less stressful climb I’ll verbally count steps with exaggerated breaths. Like one. , the two etc with deep full breaths each time , works for me -
  18. howardd5

    Hot wash bedding options?

    I had bed bugs once just before Pamplona, and as it was summer, I put everything in a large black trash bag , inflated it somewhat and tied the opening and left it in the hot sun for an hour. It worked and I did not have another problem . But I now spray bag& pack with Permethrin before I go to...
  19. howardd5

    Drink water to keep hydrated

    I have always heard that if you don’t pee every hour or so you are not drinking enough to clear bladder/kidneys
  20. howardd5

    Memorable Camino Characters

    I am afraid that I don’t remember names , but in Logronia I met a man dressed like a Hobbit ( broad brimmed black hat fro Patagonia( South America, the bottom) who was walking barefoot. He spoke a language no one understood but had some Spanish. He indicated that he had never worn shoe and the...

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