A pretty good article. Here is a snippet.
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Of the 466,000 pilgrims recorded by the Santiago Pilgrim’s Reception Office as finishing it in 2023, only a third claimed to have walked it for religious reasons, according to one of the office...
In my humble opinion, the contrast between tourism in Barcelona and the rest of Spain is quite pronounced. Barcelona finds itself inundated with all types of tourists, while Santiago follows a different path with more restricted tourism. For...
Hey, if towns don’t want visitors, go elsewhere, or go off season! I have been to St. Peter’s in Rome at least 5 times. This past December ‘23 we were there in early December and entered when it first opened at 7:30am. We went through security...
I’m sorry you took it that way. I think it’s very constructive. If one goes through life getting upset every time their paths cross with a jerk, unnecessary stress occurs. There are plenty of unpleasant people in the world, I’m sure including...
The complexities of human behavior often defy a straightforward explanation. Sometimes events occur beyond the realm of rational understanding. Allow this to serve as a reminder that personal detachment can be a valuable approach when faced with...
You may never have heard of it and you many never been checked/searched (which is unlikely anyway) but nevertheless the amount of medication that a traveller is legally allowed to bring into Spain from another country, and that includes from...
I was told no to the oral Diclofenac at one pharmacy in Spain. I did not ask at any other pharmacies. HOWEVER, I find the people at the counter in Spanish pharmacies sometimes have little training about what is OTC and what is not. It doesn't...
Note to anyone who decides to take Voltaren orally, in particular those who have never taken it before.
Like all OTC meds, one needs to take care, especially with pain relievers, NSAIDS.
Voltaren can adversely affect the liver. I have a friend...
Thank you all for the good advice, it looks like the Voltaren pills are still OTC.
I am preparing for my journey that starts on 9/12, and this is on the top of my list.
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