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I used my cell phone in the same way. Usually I don’t have my phone that close to me, but on Camino, my phone was in my sleeping bag with me, so the vibration of my silent alarm would wake me up.
I got a super lightweight water bottle holder that clipped onto my backpack strap. My water was always right there in front of me and easy to get to. I’d highly recommend it.
Fortunately, I can call and talk and reserve a bed in Spanish. For the life of it, I do not understand why you won't make the small effort to learn this. Learning a small piece of a foreign languge will enhance your life and make it better.
But...
OK, this may be a long shot, but here it goes:
Any musicians out there familiar with Spanish piano repertoire?
I’m a devoted, obsessed amateur classical pianist, in particular I’ve explored works by Spanish composers like Albeniz, Granados, de...
I prefer Borda over Orisson. Laurent, Borda's host does his best to make his guests comfortable and ready for a safe and enjoyable walk to Roncesvalles. He prepares delicious communal dinner and breakfast himself followed by safety orientation...
I stayed at Borda on my first Camino on September 20th. The place is wonerful. The young man who owns and manages the hostel is friendy, generous, and very helpful. The place is the perfect respite after your fist day on the Camino. The bed...
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