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Cash almost always works. I use cash almost exclusively.
The only time my DEBIT card comes out of my pocket is to get cash from an ATM, actually attached to a real bank. These are the most secure.
I also maintain a separate bank account, with...
You're feeling nervous just before you go, but if you've already got your pack down to 7kg, you're doing better than many of us.
The 10% guidance is unfair on smaller, lighter people! Nevertheless, whatever "the rules" may or may not say...
We used Correos last summer when my wife and I hiked the Camino Norte and then the Primitivo. Like the Bergmannfamily, we had a great experience. Whenever we had questions, they responded immediately, even on weekends. We never had an issue...
I got messaged as well and will be £6 million pound richer and be provided with 12 vestal virgins next month ....those Nigerian princess are really genourous.
Thanks for doing this - you did burst my bubble though- I thought there was a beautiful woman of exotic nature and foreign character wanting to spend time with me walking the Camino LOL 😝
Any stretch is going to have it's mellow and spectacular parts. My "spectacular" favorites are sprinkled throughout:
Hondarribia / Irun to San Sebastian is epic
The alternate in the Basque Coast Geopark before Deba, especially if the tide is out...
My sweet spot is 12 to 16 km per day, give or take a few. If I'm feeling good longer, if not shorter. I don't follow the guide books with the prescribed stages. I like to stay in the less popular towns, villages and albergues. I'm 69, and that's...
Hi, I was just revisiting my diary from our first Camino and it reminded me that although our overall experience was phenomenal and remains life changing, our walk between the big SdC sign and the Cathedral were a little flat, just outlying city...
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