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Here, I am not so sure about your use of "most." Inevitably, the gregarious people will be noticed and heard more, beyond their actual representation. I insist that "most" of us are very much in-between and can understand both ends of the...
Note: Undoubtedly there will be some unintentional flub up I've made while trying to write down my thoughts on this topic, but it is not intended to offend anybody. And I do hope that nothing written is meant to convey an attitude of...
Dear @Pelegrin, Basque native speaker here, with C2 level by basque government's Habe organisation. Saying Bilboa has not any sense, although you are right saying the -a in euskera is the article, mugatzailea in Basque. It is a case of loan...
Only chiming in because something similar happened to me. Characterizing the person as an "oddball" really minimizes the situation the poster is reporting.
Gronze shows 3 days with a stop in Grijó between Sao Joao da Madeira and Porto. When I walked there was no accommodation in Grijó, so it was two rather long days.
This post makes me think that it would be a good idea for people who are walking...
I am so sorry you had to experience this assault @Lunabridges Thank you for your strength in reporting what happened though it's appalling that you were further traumatized by those who are meant to support and protect - especially in this...
I’ll describe the second incident also: the place I sought refuge to wait for the police was under a statue of the Virgin of Socorros about 300 meters from the abandoned house, in the middle of a roundabout. A man pulled up in a car while I was...
Please check out the store called Caminoteca. The owners are really nice and they do everything they can to cater to pilgrims. It is about 100 meters from Albergue Jesus y Maria in old town. A wonderful municipal albergue for pilgrims to sleep...
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