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  1. jefferyonthecamino

    Spanish language on Caminos outside of Spain

    not in france, maybe northern portugal
  2. jefferyonthecamino

    5-7days on Camino del Norte

    Hondarribia to Markina in Euskadi
  3. jefferyonthecamino

    Do some people not get stamps?

    yep, my case when not staying at albergues or requesting the Compostela.
  4. jefferyonthecamino

    Finally - real food in Santiago!!!

    Go crazy and spend 16 euros at A Moa on Rúa San Pedro, the pedestrian street just before Porta do Camiño (where you enter the historic quarter).
  5. jefferyonthecamino

    Short beach trip after completing the Camino route

    Noia or A Coruña or Finisterre if ending in Santiago
  6. jefferyonthecamino

    Hello 😃

    Tripadvisor is usually a good place to start. there are several companies that offer similar services. best of luck & Buen Camino
  7. jefferyonthecamino

    Sorry if this is a dumb question - Single vs. double rooms

    the standard is twin on the Camino, which makes sense. that said, when there are no singles, i book DUIs (dobles uso individual) all the time and have never felt guilty.
  8. jefferyonthecamino

    Train from Chamartin to Leon

    i live in madrid. traffic can be bad, especially on the A2 (interstate that takes you into town from the airport).
  9. jefferyonthecamino

    Disfrutar named best restaurant in world.

    sadly, can't afford it. perhaos when i become a bestseller :)
  10. jefferyonthecamino

    Camino by Coach

    there have been pilgrimages by coach since there have been coaches. i suppose what's become somewhat of a new event is coach tourism wanting to sightsee and 'exprience' the trail. Interesting comment that warrants a more reflection on my part. for the record, i have nothing against coach tourism.
  11. jefferyonthecamino

    Train from Chamartin to Leon

    none
  12. jefferyonthecamino

    Busy in the bars of Spain

    just make sure you're rooting for the dudes with red jerseys and no worries, fighting is rare at these bar events
  13. jefferyonthecamino

    Paulo Coelho's "The Pilgrimage" to be made into a Netflix movie

    it's dreadful. i will confess that i am not a coelho fan though.
  14. jefferyonthecamino

    Help getting lodging past Sarria

    contact the accommodations directly: call, whatsapp or email, and cross your fingers. you may end up having to book off the Camino and shuttling there and back.
  15. jefferyonthecamino

    Accommodations in Madrid

    there's a hotel right at Chamartín station where your train will depart from and with access to the Metro if you want to head downtown.
  16. jefferyonthecamino

    New Pilgrim Credential / Passport

    They are fairly easy to obtain at most of the starting places (Eg. SJPdP, Roncesvalles, Sarria...), at the pilgrim offices, tourist offices, public albergues... and a dozen other places. However, it is nice to get one before you travel. I believe Casa Ivar (this forum) has/had them, and/or...
  17. jefferyonthecamino

    New Pilgrim Credential / Passport

    There are some minor (and good) changes in the new Pilgrim Credential. 1. The credential now includes a QR code to scan, which will take you to the Registration webpage. Very handy, as you are now a click/scan away. 2. It's eliminated 'Passport Number' and 'Address' (thank God), I have had...
  18. jefferyonthecamino

    Pork in Spain

    we eat a lot of pork in Spain. a lot. if it's cured (ham, chorizo, etc.), no problemos, it's meant to be eaten 'raw'. if it's not cured (chops, sirloin, ribs, chorizo, etc.), then it's cooked, usually well, but not always, such as with the sirloin. this will depend on your comfort level with...
  19. jefferyonthecamino

    Accommodations near Madrid airport?

    like any big city, madrid will not have cheap accommodations. expect to pay at least +30 euros for an overnight, shared dorm. San Sebastian may be worse.
  20. jefferyonthecamino

    Few questions - advice

    credit cards... yes and no. some bars and supermarkets may refuse it for small amounts (eg. under 10 euros). always good to have at least 100 euos cash imo. there are atms in all the larger villages/towns. the municipal albergue in oviedo is fine, maybe your best option.

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