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  1. Barbara

    Spouse Retreat

    Right at the beginning of the Norte before Vitoria there is a monastery with pilgrim accommodation and also guest accommodation. It's very close to Bolivar, the Monastery is in Zennaruza. I stayed in the pilgrim housing, it's a lovely place.
  2. Barbara

    Transport from Pamplona Airport to St. Jean Pied de Port - Options?

    Why not just start where you are in Pamplona?
  3. Barbara

    Weird foods ordered (or almost ordered) using translation apps?

    Close.... It's actually the liner which is thin, light and might even be a gauze bag used to keep the flies off carcasses
  4. Barbara

    Lumbar pack instead of backpack. Has anyone done it?

    Could always take a pack animal.
  5. Barbara

    No Mobile Phone

    Yes, twice. Though there were phone kiosks.
  6. Barbara

    Pilgrim accommodation in Paris?

    There are two, just to be clear. I prefer Paris Canal, but Gare du Nord is easier to get to. Plenty of small shops and places to eat at Canal, though more choice at Gare du Nord. Though both have a cheap menu if you don't feel like moving after a long day.
  7. Barbara

    Chemin de Saint Jacque, from Paris??

    Saint Savin Sur Gartempe is on one of the variants of the Tours route. It's a world heritage site (Abbey Church) and then you walk past my house except you stop for a meal and a night in a proper bed.
  8. Barbara

    Pilgrim accommodation in Paris?

    If you want a youth hostel with small shared rooms Saint Christopher's inn Paris Canal is in a quiet pleasant area, almost a village, but central and close to metro, bus, and public bike hire.
  9. Barbara

    I didn't know that ¿Did you?

    Placet
  10. Barbara

    I didn't know that ¿Did you?

    English as my mother tongue French good enough to be thought a Belgian Enough Spanish to hold a simple conversation, and to find a field for my donkey. German enough to explain the mechanical problem that my car suffering is. Enough Italian to order the meal I would like to eat. Enough Thai to...
  11. Barbara

    Paying a parking ticket in Santiago

    That's 30 euros times the number caught. Plus I bet you moderated your speed for a while! 🙂
  12. Barbara

    Paying a parking ticket in Santiago

    I pay my French speeding tickets by credit card, and there is quite a short window to do so before the fine magically doubles in size. Though I was lucky with the last one, which was done in a garage loaner. My lovely garage said they didn't know who was driving, and paid the fine (which I...
  13. Barbara

    Small (4-5 kg which is about 10 pounds) dog -- should I bring her?

    You already said that in August. The OP doesn't seem to be around now anyway..
  14. Barbara

    Primitivo

    I suppose it depends on where you think it starts. Like all Camino routes, there are options. Personally i would go for Oviedo, so flying in to Madrid could work for you, then get the train. Or if you have more time, start on the North, maybe Bilbao.
  15. Barbara

    How important is a forum member title?

    There's a lot of it about. Segue into discussion on brand of walking poles, price of coffee, colour of crocs.....etc.
  16. Barbara

    PSA: Please pay attention to your online safety as well!

    Peter, you and I have been around long enough to form our minds and opinions. Old does not equal gaga. Young does not equal clever. Though it may come with opinionated and bossy. Not to mention quick to judge without proof. However, old often comes with ability to ignore well meaning ignorance...
  17. Barbara

    PSA: Please pay attention to your online safety as well!

    You make a fair point. However, I don't think there are any Camino related scams specific to "older" pilgrims. So, as this is a Camino Santiago forum, maybe it's not all that relevant?
  18. Barbara

    PSA: Please pay attention to your online safety as well!

    Really? How old is older? Why are older people more vulnerable? I can still set up a computer running windows 3.1 and make it connect to the internet which I bet anyone under 50 can't do. Plus I have been travelling since I was 13 years old. Yes, including "abroad"
  19. Barbara

    Option to ignore moderators

    It's quite easy to get modded here, in my experience . Anyone who has never been deleted must be a much nicer and more tolerant person than me. I do frequent other fora which have a "lounge" area where we have some splendid arguments. Maybe we could try that?
  20. Barbara

    Easter 2025 is route open as normal?

    Yes, you would notice that on a bike.

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