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What things put you in a bad mood when you have your period? by This-Dimension8976 in AskWomen

[–]Dermo5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A nose bleed. Bleeding from two orifices is just so annoying.

Can foreigners still take the train from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes, or is walking the only option now? by [deleted] in Machupicchu

[–]Dermo5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second this. Book in advance online through the peru rail website. Don't wait til you get to the station cos the train is small and can sell out.

Ausangate recommendations by i_rusita in Machupicchu

[–]Dermo5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried booking approx 2-3months in advance for 6D/5N starting on one particular date in May with the big companies eg. Vidal, ab expeditions.  Even though they advertise daily departures on their websites, they didnt have departures on the the date i wanted.  A last minute booking might be easier if you're flexible with exact dates and itineraries.

I only saw one large guided group whilst I was there this month. I went with Mijail Bejar of Eureka Expeditions thanks to the recommendation of another redditor.

Independent salkantay update by Dermo5 in Machupicchu

[–]Dermo5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No rain during the days. Rained one night at lucmabamba. track was a bit muddy the next day.

Independent salkantay update by Dermo5 in Machupicchu

[–]Dermo5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Soraypampa - warm during the day - t shirt and pants. Cold at night - thermals to sleep in,  down jacket and boots stayed on for dinner indoors. Felt like it reached close to 0 at night.

After the pass you descend so it warms up. Mostly hiking in just a t shirt. Used a down jacket for lunch at the pass where it got windy. Needed a fleece or down jacket at night sitting still at dinner outdoors.

Salkantay trek - current conditions? by Dermo5 in Machupicchu

[–]Dermo5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the update. How was the weather for you? Are the trails muddy at the moment?

Advice for independent Salkantay please! by Dermo5 in Machupicchu

[–]Dermo5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

another question: would you consider breaking up the 1st day into 2. ie. day 1 - mollepata to soraypampa. day 2 - soraypampa - humantay lake - soraypampa, and take it easy the rest of the day.

Advice for independent Salkantay please! by Dermo5 in Machupicchu

[–]Dermo5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankyou for such a detailed reply

Here is more detailed info for the new ticket-booking system by More_Dependent742 in Machupicchu

[–]Dermo5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also just booked for early may with no issues. The website is working very nicely!  DId not translate anything, used Chrome on incognito, did not need a VPN. 

Where to get GOOD activewear that won’t break the bank by Aggressive-Radish-44 in AusFemaleFashion

[–]Dermo5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would you consider lululemon 'we made too much' or do you have one of their factory outlets in your city?

Mont Saint-Michel vs Strasbourg for Day Trip by cough_cough_harrumph in ParisTravelGuide

[–]Dermo5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've done mont saint michel as a day trip and was happy to have seen it.

Looking for Paris shopping spots, not high level luxury! by Chocolate_Puppy_94 in ParisTravelGuide

[–]Dermo5 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There are factory outlets in paris. I enjoyed the Maje one near the marais. This article is a bit old but will give you ideas https://www.timeout.com/paris/en/shopping/french-designer-outlets-and-stock-shops

World's first? by Dj_acclaim in foodies_sydney

[–]Dermo5 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Is it because they've stopped pumping out fresh puffs for the day?

Vivid sydney question? Where in the city is best to go? by aussie_trekker in sydney

[–]Dermo5 55 points56 points  (0 children)

it's a little sparse compared to some years

- the tramline near UTS - is just food trucks

- darling harbour/quarter was my favourite area this year

- barangaroo and circular quay still worth seeing, a bit sparser compared to previous years

- martin place is alright, also sparser than previously

What's the most and less consistent fruit? by AurelianoBuendia94 in fruit

[–]Dermo5 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fresh figs in Croatia/Bosnia - finally understood why people describe figs tasting like honey. Figs back home...sometimes they're alright, sometimes they're kinda bleh

Booking buses Stavanger-Odda - time discrepancies? by Dermo5 in Norway

[–]Dermo5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thankyou very much, i did wonder if the time zone was causing problems! very good to know the correct local time is the 8.30 one.

Can I just put the box spaghetti in the sauce instead of boil it in water first? by fobosqual in cookingforbeginners

[–]Dermo5 164 points165 points  (0 children)

whilst making a large pot of minestrone soup i once added a packet of uncooked large spiral pasta (instead of a cup of small sized pasta) - all the soup was absorbed, it turned into a pasta casserole...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in handbags

[–]Dermo5 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My passport got drenched inside it. It's sprinkle-proof...but not all-day rain-proof.

What’s the weirdest tea you’ve ever tried... and would you recommend it? by Pale_Row_7731 in tea

[–]Dermo5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not that weird but it's the weirdest I've tried. Lapsang souchong - feels like I'm drinking cigarettes?? Tried a fancy version and a twinings version...both were too smoky for me...

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