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Philtration posted the thread Looking for Books on the Arab Occupation of Spain in Culture, History & Language for pilgrims.After visiting Granada last spring, I'm trying to learn more about the Arabic occupation of Spain and the Reconquista. I've had little luck finding books on the subjects. If you know of any I'd appreciate hearing of them. Thanks! -
Philtration replied to the thread 4 and 5 star hotels.Staying in nicer hotels, you may miss some of the community aspects of walking a Camino. Most people will be staying in more modest pilgrim oriented accommodations. The chances for spontaneous interactions with other pilgrims will be reduced...
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Philtration replied to the thread Etiquette using cPAP machines.I use a travel CPAP in dorm settings and have had no complaints. When I tell nearby bunkmates that it stops me from storing the response is usually gratitude. I usually call ahead to where I plan to sleep that night and ask for a bunk with...
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Philtration replied to the thread And now to the backpack...I did my first camino using an Osprey Talon 44. It has webbing on the back to allow airflow to your back to keep you cooler. To me, having the center of gravity an inch or so off my back made me always feel like I was overbalancing. Second...
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Philtration replied to the thread Will the Protest Against Tourists in Barcelona Come to Santiago?.Low and middle income housing is a problem in desirable tourist destinations everywhere. My sympathies lie with local people who are being priced out of their communities. Some interesting and more effective approaches to addressing the problem...
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The problem with tourists not being welcomed in Spain and other cities in Europe is mostly caused by greedy property owners evicting local long term tenants in favour of higher short term lets to tourists, this is causing a housing cricis all... -
Philtration replied to the thread Pilgrim attacked by bird of prey.It must have been a peregrino falcon. And for a true peregrino, wouldn't the correct spelling be a bird of pray? :D Just trying to help.
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Philtration replied to the thread Kilometre markers.It's the Camino making you relive your experiences until you learn some important life lesson! 😁😁
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