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Thanks. This sounds like ‘retargetting’ a fairly standard digital marketing tactic. Basically going back to customers who have ‘shown an interest’ and using something (in this case, price) to get them ‘over the line’. Often targeted to those who have got ‘lower’ in the ‘purchase funnel’. So if...
Yes it was a real ‘moment’ for me. I went and looked at it the night before and was full of fear. I was so keen to do with ‘whole walk’ I think without that motivation I wouldn’t have got across.
About a year after I was in Cuenca (non camino) and wanted to walk across the bridge but was too...
I have a huge fear of heights - I have only ever met one person who has it as bad as me! Ribadeo bridge was my worst nightmare but I did it!
Here’s how
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/ribadeo-bridge.70806/#post-941895
Someone did a video too of themselves on the bridge! It’s...
Whenever I see a thread about booking hotac I always think there is a world of difference between booking a ‘non refundable’ bed/room, and a ‘cancellable’ room/bed. I only book via booking . com but most places tend to have a non refundable rate and a cancellable rate and the difference is...
There is an option to stay 2 nights in San Sebastián and take an early morning bus to Irun and walk back (meaning you can leave your pack in San Sebastian). Worked for me anyway!
Thanks . Feel free to message or come on here nearer the time! I spend far too much at Spanish football matches so good to put the knowledge to good use!!
Actually probably worth saying that there is a team called SD Compostela who play to a high standard in the Spanish Lesgue system.
https://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/SD_Compostela
Marc’s list above is a good one which is probably the best starting points but there are others if they don’t work.
There is an app called Futbology which allows you to search matches around you witin a small or large radius, down to a low level. It’s great though there is a small charge. You...
Is that France? Very windy here today in Paris. Lots of cancelled flights I believe. I am hoping to fly back to Spain tonight… flight is still scheduled to go though lots of cancellation and diversions!
I think it depends on how generally fit you are. We are all different. I did the Norte a couple of years back and it felt fine, even the first day. No one I met had done training. I am at best of average fitness, 57 years old, with dodgy knees. I do a lot of walking everyday 15-20k steps just...
The practice of offering payment in local or your home currency is pretty much established in even the smallest of cafes now. Bought 2 coffees this morn. Bill for €3 was offered in Euros or GBP. Same yesterday and day before!
Minimum payment still does exist but is hugely reduced.
I did come...
I think I did that too re Portomarin bridge.
Skydiving!!! That said I did a bungee jump once. I have a video at the top looking so relaxed smiling and waving but I was petrified!
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Strongly agree with both the above points… i guess personal preference plays a part too. I only use cash when I absolutely have to nowadays (maybe 1 ‘purchase’ in 50)..reasons include ease, hygiene, hassle for vendor, etc, (and I guess ‘preparing’ for the cashless society that we are heading...
I watched this a few days before I crossed and watched it again yesterday. Thank you for producing it as I like to know what I am dealing with. I remember visiting the bridge the night before I walked it and ‘edging’ out a few metres. and feeling quite sick and very apprehensive. I’m very...
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