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    León Restaurant Recommendations

    Have read good things about La Casa del Cocido. They serve hearty local fare and their specialty is the local stew (cocido) made with beef shanks. I liked La Piccola Stanza, however they focus on Italian food (only place in Spain I've ever gotten a headache from the wine and that had to do...
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    Pacemaker Implant Surgery Tomorrow. A New Phase for Future Caminos.

    Very best of luck to you and hopes for a speedy recovery. Your advice has shaped my Camino gear list (and footwear and backpack fitting) more than anyone. Side note: I'll be fishing with my 80-year old uncle in Maine next week. He had a pacemaker put in about ten years ago. I ski with him...
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    Maybe a little late with my planning for le Puy...

    Not sure if this is in keeping with the information Mr. Walden was looking for, but I would be interested in hearing how an early spring start on the Le Puy worked out for you, especially in regards to the weather. I realize that the number of pilgrims in 2013 might be different from today, but...
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    Maybe a little late with my planning for le Puy...

    If you choose to arrive Lyon, be sure to get a meal there. The food in Lyon is incroyable.
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    Travel Insurance for Americans

    I recommend Nationwide. I have used them in the recent past (2022) for travel insurance. They were easy to work with and the rates were reasonable. Regarding medical care in Spain, it's pretty good. Is it better than in the US? I have relatives who both live in Spain and work in the...
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    standard of living/quality of life in Spain

    @CalgaryLynn, I think you mean average income does not give a clear picture. The median addresses the issue describe around the "1%" fairly well because of the concentration of wealth among a few. Also, overall affluence in the US is quite good, with over 30 percent of households earning over...
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    Accommodation worries

    Sooo ... I amend my earlier post. If you look at the current reports from the first section of the Camino, there seems to be many more pilgrims than even in just the past couple of years. This year, I would recommend booking through Pamplona. I look forward to seeing the numbers for 2024 from...
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    Accommodation worries

    Make a reservation in Roncevalles. After that, it's personal preference and tolerance for risk. You will not sleep out in the cold if you do not make reservations after Roncevalles. However, you may see your preferred albergue with a 'completo' sign out front. Remember that you do not need...
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    A sore back in burgos!

    I should have noted that there are a couple of more-established chiropractors near the cathedral (such as this one: https://jdquiropracticos.com/), but I see that they are not open until Monday.
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    A sore back in burgos!

    Try Mandala Centro de Terapias (phone: 639 351 840; email: terapiasmandalacentro@gmail.com). I understand they also practice in Leon. Good luck!
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    Astorga to Santiago in May

    Drink before you get thirsty. Take the time to smell the roses. May is my favorite time on the Camino. Barring unforeseen changes in weather patterns, you will be much more comfortable walking during the day and sleeping at night than in July. Buen Camino!
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    Dressy comfortable town shoes!

    Wow -- checked out their website. I'm in love. I see several pair that I really want and that my wife will insist I really do not need. I'm curious about the weight and arch support (I'm guessing little if any, but I'd just add an orthotic). And Solvang, CA? Great place to be from...
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    The Camino for LGBTQ

    I'm not sure this qualifies as "research material." Nonetheless, you may want to consider reading Hape Kerkeling's book I'm Off Then: Losing and Finding Myself on the Camino de Santiago. He is a German comedian who struggled with his orientation and some challenges around self-absorption...
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    GR653 VS Via Carcassone

    I walked and visited the area last year, but did not walk both routes. I am unfamiliar with the GR-653. The area around Carcassone has some gently rolling hills, nothing too steep, but I would recommend looking for an elevation profile. Lodging in the area is easy to find and it's the largest...
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    Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT

    Whew, that makes more sense. I thought it was an oddly random reference to Tactical Warfare Training. 3 pair of zip-off pants and 2 pair of shorts: That's excessive, IMHO (in my humble opinion). You could get by with 2 pair of zip-off pants or, maybe better, a pair of the zip-offs and a pair...
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