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<P class=MsoNormal>I would take very little, in fact next to nothing, because should you need anything - you can always buy it on-route! Take clothes that are ready for the recycling. You may think that this advice sounds crazy, but wait until you see those beautiful Spanish goodies! I bought new socks and running shoes from a very good sports shop in Los Arcos. Some great underwear in Logrono. Two beautiful T-Shirts in Santa Domingo, and an attractive cotton neck scarf in Burgos. Had I had more room in my pack I would have bought more, which leads me on to the next thing, "Backpacks!"<BR><BR>Next time I set off for the Camino it will be with a Golite Breeze on my back, half empty! The contents:<BR><BR>Snugpak Softy 3 and silk liner <BR>Ultralight sports sandals<BR>Washing kit<BR>Penknife<BR>Camera<BR>Ultralight wet weather gear that packs down to nothing.<BR>Mini notebook and pencil<BR>A few items of extra clothing, fleece, etc.<BR><BR>Don't worry about a water ca!
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Buy a bottle of water, and store it in a side pocket. Fountains galore on-route!<BR><BR>Same goes for blister kit! You can pick up first aid in almost every town and village you pass through. Take you first aid pouch next to empty. There's a comprehensive list of first aid and it's Spanish equivalent in the files of the Ultreya group.<BR><BR>Finally, for the ladies, I would seriously consider buying a sarong! I would have wore one myself if I thought I could get away with it. 8-)<BR><BR>Remember: If you leave an item at home you reduce its weight by 100%.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>I hope this helps?</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Buen Camino - May the road rise with you and protect you!</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Ultreya - Jason<BR><BR><BR><B><I>Mary Bolster <Belizemcbaaol.com></I></B> wrote:</P></DIV>
<BLOCKQUOTE class=replbq style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid">Thanks, Jason--I'm leaving this coming Sunday. So, am counting on the running<BR>shoes being the right solution. Did you bring two pair? Mary</BLOCKQUOTE><p><hr size=1><font face="Arial" size="2">Want to chat instantly with your online friends? <a href="http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/mail/tagline_messenger/*http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com/"><b>Get the FREE Yahoo!
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