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<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2>Hi Dave - I just returned from my trip on
the Camino last week. In September, the weather may start getting chilly again,
so you'd probably be wise to carry both a light weight sleeping bag ( mine
weighed 1 lb. - goose down) <U>and</U> a sleeping liner for hot nights. I didn't
have a sleeping liner and my bag was too hot to use on some nights in
early June/ late May. Liners are very light weight, so it may be worth the extra
ounzes. Blankets are definitely <U>not</U> available at most refugios. A
recommendation is <U>not</U> required to secure your credencials document at
Roncesvalle; I don't know about other places, but I doubt it. I wish you the
best on your adventure of a lifetime! Mid-September, by the way, should be an
excellent time to begin your journey, both weather and crowd-wise.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2>Bruce Shelton, Virginia Beach,
VA</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=dbuchanaPARADISE.NET.NZ href="mailto:dbuchanaPARADISE.NET.NZ">Dave
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> New to the list: Some
Queries</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dave.</FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>