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In 2016, I forgot to mail my ballot for the US Presidential Election, which was a critical one between Clinton and Trump. I had to ask my mother to help, but she refused because signing my name was illegal. She is such a law-abiding lady.
Buen camino! I started in Somport last year (morning bus from Jaca to get there). I don't know if you should plan on spending a night in Somport. There was pretty much nothing up there. The hostal place was closed and other than that, there's...
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I have also had the privilege of being treated for an emergency medical condition in Spain and at Lugo.
Excellent treatment from committed, caring and professional people.
I also have limited Spanish language skills but we all worked through...
Wow, glad everything worked out well in the end! Yes, the Spanish medical system is excellent. I have lived in Spain before and knew that back then, but also had a medical issue arise on the Camino last year and got to experience it. I am very...
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