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      HoosierOldLady reacted to BHP's post in the thread Death of American pilgrim in Castromaior today with Love - Red heart Love - Red heart.
      This was my husband. So many thanks to all of my fellow pilgrims who stopped to help and to pray and to translate for me. He was doing what he loved. Thank you for the news article link.
    • HoosierOldLady
      ...I am on day eight of walking the Francés at the moment. It is quite busy. A lot of talk about beds (and the need to book ahead). I don't book. Today I tried really hard not to get a bed. I really tried. Got up late. Took my time to pack...
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      HoosierOldLady reacted to Marbe2's post in the thread Rip off Restaurant with Like Like.
      Sorry that you had such a “traumatic” experience…. but even more sorry that for a few Euros/ dollars you were so concerned about being ripped off for breakfast that your energy was directed away from the beautiful coastal camino you are walking...
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      HoosierOldLady reacted to Antnix1's post in the thread Rip off Restaurant with Like Like.
      Were they nice at least? It's definitely priced at the higher end but freshly squeezed orange juice is usually expensive. If the portions were large and the surroundings were nice, I'd chalk it up to experience. Next time just ask how much the...
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      HoosierOldLady reacted to C clearly's post in the thread Rip off Restaurant with Like Like.
      Welcome to the forum! I see that you joined the forum today, in order to publish a bad review. I hope you feel better soon.
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      HoosierOldLady reacted to henrythedog's post in the thread Bar Etiquette with Like Like.
      Take your rucksack off before you walk into a bar, please! If someone walked into my local with a sack on they would be thrown out. Carry it by all means, but try to appear civilised. It’s Spain not Mars so behave like you would at home and...
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      HoosierOldLady reacted to naplesdon's post in the thread Bar Etiquette with Like Like.
      Famous sign on the approach to Moratinos suggests stopping at the second bar which is the Bodega.
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      HoosierOldLady reacted to Barbara's post in the thread Bar Etiquette with Like Like.
      Please don't turn round in a crowded bar while wearing a backpack without checking you aren't about to knock someone or their glass!
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      HoosierOldLady reacted to J Willhaus's post in the thread Bar Etiquette with Like Like.
      I always clear my table (before and after is needed) and it usually gives me a chance to go inside and ask for a stamp (cello) or use the bathroom. On busy days, there may be someone waiting to sit at that table and I personally don't like to sit...
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      HoosierOldLady reacted to trecile's post in the thread Bar Etiquette with Like Like.
      Make sure that you start with a greeting, such as buenos días. I gained a lot of insight from this post from @MariaSP, who is Spanish:
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