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    Traveling from Washington, DC to SJPP

    Hi there. I’m also flying from DC to SJPP! I am flying to London from IAD on Aer Lingus for $490 round trip. We have a one hour stop in Dublin. (My daughter studies in London so we’re spending 2 nights with her. This worked out great for us because we were able to book the cheapest flights this...
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    A shout out to el pimiento de Padrón

    In Andalucía we call them “pimiento frito” or fried peppers. They are my favorite too! In the States you can now find them pretty easily in most grocery stores and Costco. They come in a bag. You can cook them in an air fryer super easy and they taste nearly identical! Just spray them with some...
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    On Cloud Ultra 2

    Hi there! I’ve actually just purchased these for my Camino this summer! I’m currently training in the On Cloudventure and really like them. I’ve tested other popular brands (Hoka Speedgoat 4, Altra Lonepeak 2.5, Saucony Peregrine 12) but my body feels the best after training in the On...
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    Burgos to Madrid airport

    It sounds like the price is reasonable so I will go ahead and book it. I’m not checking in any bags and will remember to print my boarding pass in advance, just in case. Thanks everyone!
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    ALSA missed connection insurance

    From the ALSA site: Get complete peace of mind if you're travelling to the airport with Alsa. If there's any incident or delay, ARAG insurance will cover your missed connection. POLICY NO. 55-1454276 POLICYHOLDER: Alsa S.L.U TRAVEL ASSISTANCE In the event of transport delays, ARAG will cover...
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    Burgos to Madrid airport

    Looking at my options to get from Burgos to MAD airport for two pilgrims. The ALSA bus is €21 per person. That seems expensive, no? Are there any other options? Also, my flight departs at 19:20. There is a bus that leaves Burgos at 15:00 and arrives to the airport at 17:30. That should be...
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    ALSA missed connection insurance

    Has anyone used this? I’m wondering if it’s worth the 3€ per ticket.
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    …and my shoes are sold out (Altra help/recommendations!)

    Try Poshmark! I have bought almost all my Camino gear, shoes and clothes from here. It’s a second-hand online store, but many items are new with tags or in like new condition. There is currently one pair of Men’s Altra Olympus in size 14: https://posh.mk/9CuZu0vRtHb
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    Pocket coin pouch for those EU coins?

    I was just about to recommend that style! My 80 year-old father lives in Spain and owns one like that and it’s perfect. The best part is that the coins “spill out” onto the flat part when opened making it so easy to see the coins. The leather is worn and soft after years of use, so it’s just...
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    Phones, Sim Cards, Choices and Questions, Oh, So Many Questions!

    If you’re worried about missing SMS texts, I believe there are apps that you can download that will automatically reply to your incoming texts. You could say something safe (that doesn’t tell the world you’re traveling) like, “Thanks for your message. I may be delayed in getting back to you. If...
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    Feedback on first Camino kit list

    Hi there! How was your Camino? What did you think of your On Cloudventure shoes? I’m considering getting a pair but wondering if they are too heavy or hot for a summer Camino. I start on June 1st. I found a nearly new pair at a second-hand store for $20 so I had to buy them. Any other insight on...
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    Cheap airline flights ?

    I travel quite a bit internationally and always use Google Flights to search for fares. It lets you enter multiple destination cities, and shows a date grid of the prices on different dates. The trick for flying cheap to Europe from the USA is to fly into the city with the best fares, then...
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