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GGrousedoctor replied to the thread Porto Hostel/ albergue with pilgrim dinner.A real must eat at and stay at place on the CP is Casa da Fernanda halfway between Barcelos and Ponte de Lima. This was one of my favorite places and highlights along the Camino Portuguese. You probably wouldn’t get there until your third night...
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GGrousedoctor replied to the thread Douro Valley.My grandson and I have a Spring Break bike Camino planned from Porto to Santiago. In my reservation planning, I’ve built in an extra day at the end of the trip for a visit to the Douro Valley before returning home. As a treat to ourselves and as...
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GGrousedoctor replied to the thread 4 and 5 star hotels.As you plan your route, I would first look toward Gronze.com for distances, destinations, and accommodations. On Gronze, you will find a variety of accommodation types including some of the nicer hotels available along The Way. Once you have your...
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GGrousedoctor replied to the thread Pack for Camino Frances.By my calculations, you’ve put together a 13.25 pound kit. WELL DONE! I think you’ll really appreciate this light weight particularly on tough days. My only comment on this thread is that I’m not a fan of Compeed. There are quite a few posts in...
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GGrousedoctor replied to the thread Cheating.Such good advice here. Let it go! You weren’t cheated, you were charged a different price than what native Spanish speaking people or locals pay. It happens everywhere. You undoubtedly get certain benefits in your own local pubs and restaurants...
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GSure, this happens sometimes. But why get hot under the collar when a local gets a discount? It's not cheating, it's preferential treatment because you're perceived as the tourist and he's not. You'll be much happier when you let it go.
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GGrousedoctor replied to the thread Rain gear on Ingles in beginning October.I ran across this article the other day regarding rain jackets. Clearly, some of the best are very expensive while other very good products are quite reasonably priced (like the Giisam jacket for only $39 on Amazon)...
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GGrousedoctor replied to the thread Camino description.You can choose either. No particular route is written on your Compostela. At the pilgrim ‘s office, they will help you calculate the distance combining the routes you took. Again, no particular route is written on your distance certificate only...
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GGrousedoctor replied to the thread transfer of a backpack.You will need to give the transport company a destination where they can drop off your pack. Typically, one contacts the company the afternoon or evening before and instructs them where to pick up your bag and then where to deliver it. In my...
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GIn case you want to recreate this cake, here is an easy (and gluten-free) recipe, from a fairly well-known food maven. She's American but has lived and worked in Spain for a number of years...
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