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    Washing clothes on CP

    I always wear a seat belt even though most times I don't need it. I wear it because when I do need it, I won't have time to put it on. Wearing non-cotton clothes while hiking is just like seat belts! It's small price to pay for something that might save your life someday. -Paul
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    Washing clothes on CP

    Please google "cotton kills" for why you should avoid cotton. -Paul
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    Washing clothes on CP

    Practice at home washing out a shirt in the sink. Find out for yourself which type of soap work best for you. Note the different drying time of clothing items made of different materials. Avoid cotton clothes which take the longest to dry. Don't wait until Spain to try this out! -Paul
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    How much Spanish do you need to learn?

    If Spanish was the only language in Europe, then it might be worth learning the full phrase, but Europe has so many languages to learn. Learning the pattern of <number> <noun> is something that can be learned easily in multiple languages, plus the "polite" words: dos cervezas, por favor duas...
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    How much Spanish do you need to learn?

    That is way too complicated for non-native speaking traveler! There is no need for complete sentences, and you probably won't get the grammar correct. Keep it extremely simple with just "Dos cervezas". Maybe add a "por favor" in there. That's all you need. -Paul
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    How much Spanish do you need to learn?

    Here's the words of expert traveler: https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/sightseeing/language-barrier -Paul
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    Avoiding currency exchange fees

    You will always ***loose*** when converting currency. It's like death and taxes! The key is knowing how the fee is calculated and minimizing it as much as possible. Don't be fooled by fee-free transactions. The "fee" comes by using a conversion rate more favorable to the seller. Sometimes...
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    Update on upcoming new entry rules - EES/ETIAS

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    Update on upcoming new entry rules - EES/ETIAS

    "I'm sorry, Sir, but you cannot be admitted into the EU because our computer system says you've committed 16384 bank robberies in 256 counties. Our software is perfect! It can't be a bug!" -Paul
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    Avoiding currency exchange fees

    Beware of the "tap scam"! After cash is dependence, some tap ATMs ask, "Do you want another transaction?" The thief will then distract you at this point and then make another transaction with the open session, Be sure to close ATM session before leaving. -Paul
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    Update on upcoming new entry rules - EES/ETIAS

    The ETIAS was first proposed in 2016 and approved in 2018. It's missed so many implementation dates, I wouldn't be surprised to miss another. I wonder if the EU hired the same IT firm that resulted in the British Sub-Postmaster scandal. Imagine persons being arrested because buggy software...
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    Remains of Bishop Teodomiro identified by archaeologists?

    >>>The bones from the Shrine of the Three Kings in Cologne Cathedral have not been subjected to DNA analysis. My memory from 1993 was from a sign in English in the Cologne Cathedral on the wall near the Three Kings Reliquary that said the remains were DNA tested and found to contains Middle...
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    And now food and drinks...

    Yes, the can of chips works really well! I found it odd that Pringles are readily available in Spain. -Paul
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    Remains of Bishop Teodomiro identified by archaeologists?

    The key word is "possibility". Anything is possible! -Paul
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    Remains of Bishop Teodomiro identified by archaeologists?

    The article implies that DNA "proves" that the remains are of Bishop Teodomiro. This is simply not possible, regardless of whose name is on the tombstone. Graves are often cleared out and recycled. The DNA data supports only vague generations to a group of people, not to a specific person...
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    Remains of Bishop Teodomiro identified by archaeologists?

    My understanding is that the DNA evidence indicates the bones contained European DNA markers and not Middle Eastern DNA markers. While that rules out St. James, it does not positively identify the occupant of the tomb - the occupant could be any European! To identify the occupant as Bishop...
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    By choice or dealing with the unexpected: how to sleep outside???

    I've walked the Camino and traveling throughout Europe without reservations. In almost all cases when the Albergue or small hotel was full, the owner often made Herculean efforts to find a place for me. Sometimes it took several phone calls or even walking down the street to the next hotel...
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    RIP Theros adventures

    "It is not clear why the pair had abandoned their yacht, a wind and solar-powered vessel, which they sailed to demonstrate how international travel is possible without the use of fossil fuels." Ironically, they just proved the need for fossil fuels for international travel. -Paul
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    Performance Fabrics - Truth or Myth?

    If you are not sweating during physical activity, then it means you are dehydrated! First Responders to hikers in distress often cut wet cotton clothing from the victim and wrap them in a dry blanker. -Paul
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    Performance Fabrics - Truth or Myth?

    I suggest you Google "cotton kills". -Paul

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