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    Prices on Gronze for rooms

    Thanks. This sounds like ‘retargetting’ a fairly standard digital marketing tactic. Basically going back to customers who have ‘shown an interest’ and using something (in this case, price) to get them ‘over the line’. Often targeted to those who have got ‘lower’ in the ‘purchase funnel’. So if...
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    Vertigo

    It’s definately doable! My fear is off the scale (and impacts me a lot) and the bridge was the one challenge and that was it!
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    Vertigo

    Yes it was a real ‘moment’ for me. I went and looked at it the night before and was full of fear. I was so keen to do with ‘whole walk’ I think without that motivation I wouldn’t have got across. About a year after I was in Cuenca (non camino) and wanted to walk across the bridge but was too...
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    Vertigo

    I have a huge fear of heights - I have only ever met one person who has it as bad as me! Ribadeo bridge was my worst nightmare but I did it! Here’s how https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/ribadeo-bridge.70806/#post-941895 Someone did a video too of themselves on the bridge! It’s...
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    Accommodations. Need to bk in advance?

    Whenever I see a thread about booking hotac I always think there is a world of difference between booking a ‘non refundable’ bed/room, and a ‘cancellable’ room/bed. I only book via booking . com but most places tend to have a non refundable rate and a cancellable rate and the difference is...
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    Arriving in Irun

    There is an option to stay 2 nights in San Sebastián and take an early morning bus to Irun and walk back (meaning you can leave your pack in San Sebastian). Worked for me anyway!
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    Ribadeo Bridge

    Absolutely fantastic video! Especially the first 30 seconds which was exactly how I was when I crossed it!
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    The best chance to attend fútbol game on del Norte

    Alsa is a great option for getting around Spain.. there are other operators so will depend on route!
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    The best chance to attend fútbol game on del Norte

    Thanks . Feel free to message or come on here nearer the time! I spend far too much at Spanish football matches so good to put the knowledge to good use!!
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    The best chance to attend fútbol game on del Norte

    Great article!!! Will try and get there!
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    The best chance to attend fútbol game on del Norte

    Actually probably worth saying that there is a team called SD Compostela who play to a high standard in the Spanish Lesgue system. https://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/SD_Compostela
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    The best chance to attend fútbol game on del Norte

    Indeed. They could have been more successful if they hadn’t adopted this policy but yes it endears to their fans!
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    The best chance to attend fútbol game on del Norte

    Marc’s list above is a good one which is probably the best starting points but there are others if they don’t work. There is an app called Futbology which allows you to search matches around you witin a small or large radius, down to a low level. It’s great though there is a small charge. You...
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    Meandering my way after dodgy start

    Is that France? Very windy here today in Paris. Lots of cancelled flights I believe. I am hoping to fly back to Spain tonight… flight is still scheduled to go though lots of cancellation and diversions!
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    Meandering my way after dodgy start

    Indeed Thursday is looking especially wet and windy with Galicia beating the brunt!
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    Weather and Difficulty Questions

    I think it depends on how generally fit you are. We are all different. I did the Norte a couple of years back and it felt fine, even the first day. No one I met had done training. I am at best of average fitness, 57 years old, with dodgy knees. I do a lot of walking everyday 15-20k steps just...
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    Cash or Cards on the Norte route

    The practice of offering payment in local or your home currency is pretty much established in even the smallest of cafes now. Bought 2 coffees this morn. Bill for €3 was offered in Euros or GBP. Same yesterday and day before! Minimum payment still does exist but is hugely reduced. I did come...
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    Just how difficult is the Camino Norte ?

    I think I did that too re Portomarin bridge. Skydiving!!! That said I did a bungee jump once. I have a video at the top looking so relaxed smiling and waving but I was petrified!
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    Cash or Cards on the Norte route

    s Strongly agree with both the above points… i guess personal preference plays a part too. I only use cash when I absolutely have to nowadays (maybe 1 ‘purchase’ in 50)..reasons include ease, hygiene, hassle for vendor, etc, (and I guess ‘preparing’ for the cashless society that we are heading...
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    Just how difficult is the Camino Norte ?

    I watched this a few days before I crossed and watched it again yesterday. Thank you for producing it as I like to know what I am dealing with. I remember visiting the bridge the night before I walked it and ‘edging’ out a few metres. and feeling quite sick and very apprehensive. I’m very...

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