What to bring and what not to

[Joe English]

On Mon, 6 Jan 2003 09:57:44 +1100, D & M Matthews <dmatthewaNOR.COM.AU>
wrote:

>Dare I raise this question when so many are obviously given to much
higher considerations?
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>What is the phone system like along the Camino? (No idea)
>Are there plenty of public phones?
>Do they allow direct dialling to overseas?
>Can they be operated using prepaid cards?
>
>I have considered carrying a mobile GSM phone. Is the network coverage
adequate?
>I do not assume coverage. My mobile is quite useless in my own home here.
(Network coverage is almost 100%)
>
>But how would I recharge the battery? Are there power outlets in the
refugios? Do men use electric shavers? (there are power outlets in all the
refugios)
>
>What voltage is used? I am told that Spain uses 220 and 110 in various
places.(220v is universal. You should probably bring an adaptor plug from
home - it will be next to impossible to find in Spain)
>
>Denis Matthews
>Fraser Rd., Dunoon, 2480
>NSW, Australia
>Phone +61 2 6689 5261
>Fax      +61 2 6689 5412
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