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I've seen a lot of posts about etiquette generally and after 3 Camino's I've spent a fair number of nights in albergues so, I'd like to focus on light/noise etiquette in albergues. Remembering that these rooms are shared spaces, it's...
I might live to regret this: in my six Caminos I have never had a major problem finding a bed. I usually try to stay off the generally recognised stages and avoid starting at a weekend. I always book my first night but then play the rest by ear...
I usually just order "una cerveza GRANDE por favor" and it works.
In France I had to learn that a "demi" is not half a litre but half of a half litre. Ouch.
Sometimes when the waiters noticed that I am German, they immediately brought a large...
Paul Garland has posted a notice on Facebook that the Portomarin Bridge will be close on 1 April for seismic stress testing. Pilgrims can cross the Mino on the lower Roman bridge but without their backpacks. The packs will be subject to a...
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