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    Ponferrada? Watch out

    I’m not sure I could have been as diplomatic in my response but I agree with you on every point. As I always say, “ the more you travel and meet people from other countries and cultures, the smaller our world becomes.” Oh yes- and taking in exchange students is another wonderful way to shrink...
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    Scam outside of Sarria

    Thank you for catching this. Let me add that the term "Mute" is also offensive. I've been a professional sign language interpreter for 29 years. Trust me when I tell you that Deaf people are not mute! The correct term is "Deaf" . Just one word, no other descriptors. This scam irritates me...
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    Peregrino Torture Tower

    Yes, I recall it quite clearly! It's quite the road crossing for pedestrians. I've never experienced another quite like it.
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    Bed Bugs April 2018

    It can be disheartening to deal with bedbugs. I've been there. It can be hard to pinpoint the location. The only reason I know exactly where I was bitten is because it was a beautiful private room in Sahagún at Madres Benedictinas. When I awoke in the morning the bed was swarming with...
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    Traveling with family and friends

    David, I love your reply! Thank you so much. Yes, we all speak of the Camino Angels who appear to help us out in our moments of need. I remember being an "Angel" for others as much as I recall those who did it for me. I like thinking of my family and myself in that light. So long...
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    Why were we not informed??

    Good to know. I've stayed at the pilgrim rate before. WHat's the price difference for seniors instead?
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    Traveling with family and friends

    Let me know how it goes for you.
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    Traveling with family and friends

    Thanks. These are great points. I loved walking alone and with my new friends the first time. This is just going to be a little different experience. Not better or worse...just different. I should have added that the wrinkle in this is that I was adopted at birth. My brother is my...
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    Traveling with family and friends

    I looked online and found the Language Transfer site. Thanks for the heads up! My husband is planning to listen and do what he can. Not sure about my bro. He doesn't live nearby so we'll see. I'm not too worried about it. I've decided to let that part go. I'm a professional sign language...
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    Traveling with family and friends

    what a great idea. I'll pass it along to my brother and husband.
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    Traveling with family and friends

    Thank you. That's wonderful advice. I've recently come to the same conclusion about letting the two of them mold a bit more of the flow . But it's good to hear that you were able to make that plan work out for you. My brother is very "chill" . So is my husband. My brother has never...
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    Traveling with family and friends

    Thank you Deb. These are wonderful pieces of advice. I'll tuck them away for the trip. Sandi
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    Traveling with family and friends

    I travelled my first camino (Francés) on my own in 2014 from SJPdP to Santiago. I met wonderful friends and enjoyed the special ways I learned about myself while I was there "alone". Next year, my husband and my brother want to go with me on the Camino. I would have preferred another route...
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    Frustration: no room at the inn

    I loved La Casa Magica! And the evening meal? I have no words!!
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    Vuelta 2017

    I was also there in 2014. LV impacted our walk through Ponferrada I. The morning. But as something of a Grand Tour junkie I was in heaven just watching the team buses driving up. The International Cycling Championship was also along the Camino that summer. The only things we had to keep in...
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    Vuelta 2017

    Yes, I remember that!
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    So which is the best guide to the CF right now?

    I think it's great to have information about albergues that are open, especially if you travel outside the May-October season or if you travel in the absolute height of the season. I'm sorry to say that I don't remember the app I had on my phone when I did my Camino re: albergue information...
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    Warning: fake donation collecto on the Camino Francesrs

    I also encountered these "Deaf people" attempting to collect money for a project. As a professional sign language interpreter of 27 years, and an interpreter trainer, I was hoping to run into them to see if they were indeed Deaf. I promise you these people are NOT Deaf! While sign language is...
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    Smartphones, ugh!

    I can't afford to be on my iPhone for that I kind of use. Data is expensive internationally and I refuse to spend my time desperately searching for wifi! My iPhone is my camera and a way to check in with my grown kids and hubby back home via Skype or, yes FB, once a week. Period! They all...
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    Swollen feet....

    I really want to remember the name of that med. thank you.

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