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LIVE from the Camino Glasses repair on the Norte

J Willhaus

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If you were following our thread on the Aragones, you will know that Phil sat on his glasses on the plane by accident and bent them so it was difficult to read through the bifocals.

Today we were walking as tourists on the boardwalk area of the Playa de Zurriola in San Sebastian. Lots of pilgrims, tourists, and surfers there. We were headed into the old town and on the North side of the street before you reach the bridge is an optical shop. It is right on the Camino!

The owner "did an operation" on Phil's specs and he can see again. It was 9.50 euros, but money well spent. The owner said his wife is from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. (Later we found another optical shop right next to our AirBnB on the Gros district.)

Had a snack of olives, fuet, and some kind of bread shaped like giant cheerios outside of a bar. Couldn't eat it all so shared with four German girls sitting next to us.
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Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

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Not sure where to post this so mods, please move if you have a better place.

If you were following our thread on the Aragones, you will know that Phil sat on his glasses on the plane by accident and bent them so it was difficult to read through the bifocals.

Today we were walking as tourists on the boardwalk area of the Playa de Zurriola in San Sebastian. Lots of pilgrims, tourists, and surfers there. We were headed into the old town and on the North side of the street before you reach the bridge is an optical shop. It is right on the Camino!

The owner "did an operation" on Phil's specs and he can see again. It was 9.50 euros, but money well spent. The owner said his wife is from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. (Later we found another optical shop right next to our AirBnB on the Gros district.)

Had a snack of olives, fuet, and some kind of bread shaped like giant cheerios outside of a bar. Couldn't eat it all so shared with four German girls sitting next to us.
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WAIT WAIT!!! Don't leave San Sebastian without going to Boulevard Gelateria. The best Ice Cream in the world. RIght on that main avenue near the Central Historico. Google it you can't miss it!!!!!
 
Down bag (90/10 duvet) of 700 fills with 180 g (6.34 ounces) of filling. Mummy-shaped structure, ideal when you are looking for lightness with great heating performance.

€149,-
WAIT WAIT!!! Don't leave San Sebastian without going to Boulevard Gelateria. The best Ice Cream in the world. RIght on that main avenue near the Central Historico. Google it you can't miss it!!!!!
My husband loves ice cream and a desserts, but I don't like ice cream or dessert really. We compromised and one of our pincho stops today was for him to get a piece of Basque cheesecake. I make it at home for special family gatherings but this today was especially light and even I had a taste!
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My husband loves ice cream and a desserts, but I don't like ice cream or dessert really. We compromised and one of our pincho stops today was for him to get a piece of Basque cheesecake. I make it at home for special family gatherings but this today was especially light and even I had a taste!
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Looks good but you are missing out on a second slice of heaven!!!;) Buen Camino!!!!
 
...and ship it to Santiago for storage. You pick it up once in Santiago. Service offered by Casa Ivar (we use DHL for transportation).

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