New to the list: Some Queries

[Maura Santangelo]

Few refugios did have blankets and most had pillows, I would clear them all
off the bed as they are dusty, occasionally smell of mildew.. bring a liner,
most of the time I used only the liner as there is a lot of body heat in most
refugios..  The sleeping bag need not be very heavy, infact the lightest
possible unless you plan to go in the winter.   Some refugios specifically
ask that you have your own bag over the mattress

Maura

On Wednesday 18 June 2003 06:26 am, you wrote:
> blankets in each refugio? Not! The refugio at Roncesvalle required
> sleeping bags last Oct.
> Letter of recommendation not needed at St. Jean Pied de Port. You will
> be asked some questions about your motivation for walking the Camino. Lydia
>
> Dave Buchan wrote:
> > Hi, My names Dave, and I will be walking the Camino starting September
> > 16th or 17th. I have a couple of questions that I would appreciate a
> > response to. Do I need to take a sleeping bag or just a liner. I have
> > been told by one pilgrim, refugios provided blankets for his whole
> > trip (May last year), but have read that this is not the
> > case.Enlightenment needed! I have also read a recommendation letter
> > helps in gaining the passport. What are others' experience on this
> > matter. Thanks for the help.
> >
> > Dave.