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Xosé Manuel<BR>
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In a message dated 2/5/2003 4:51:48 AM Eastern Standard Time, alecaMCKENZIE.ME.UK writes:<BR>
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<BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">Nearly all the larger refuges on the Camino can provide you with a<BR>
pilgrim passport. It costs just a few cents and takes a couple of<BR>
minutes.<BR>
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There will be a fountain of good drinkable water in practically every<BR>
village you pass through, and also at some places in between. If you<BR>
don't see it, ask for the "fuente". You certainly don't need to take<BR>
much water with you. Get yourself a 1/3 liter plastic bottle of<BR>
mineral water at a shop, and keep the bottle to re-fill when you pass<BR>
a fountain.<BR>
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One last word of advice. Avoid what is far and away the commonest<BR>
mistake - don't try to carry too much. You would be surprised to find<BR>
how little you really need to take. If your fully loaded pack is more<BR>
than 15 pounds, do cut it down for your own sake.<BR>
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Alec McKenzie<BR>
alecamckenzie.me.uk<BR>
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