dfox

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  dfox posted the thread St. James, who? in Culture, History & Language for pilgrims.
  
  The article below may provide some information: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-james-547
  
  Yesterday at 1:48 AM
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  dfox replied to the thread Taxis and Ubers.
  
  It was 2019 on Camino Portugal central route, from Porto to SdC, when we needed transport to the end point of the day, normally about 10 - 15 km away, we dropped by a cafe or similar, and requested the storekeeper help find a "taxi". It worked...
  
  Tuesday at 3:23 PM
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  dfox replied to the thread 4 and 5 star hotels.
  
  A Camino tour operator may help you find a solution.
  
  Tuesday at 3:10 PM
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  dfox reacted to Grousedoctor's post in the thread Do I really need a hat? with Like.
  
  If you’re walking with poles, which I recommend, it would be most difficult to carry an umbrella. The sun and the heat can be intense in Spain which you should plan for. For me, a hat is a must item in my kit. An umbrella, not so much. Buen Camino!
  
  Jul 19, 2024
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  dfox replied to the thread Performance Fabrics - Truth or Myth?.
  
  Cotton "keeps" moisture (sweat) a bit "longer", cause it does not "quick dry" the moisture, thus the person might feel wearing a "wet?" clothing. If a person does not "sweat" a lot, cotton may seem ok.
  
  Jul 13, 2024
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  dfox replied to the thread Home from the Camino.
  
  Being a "materially and socially, not spiritually" minimalist.
  
  Jul 11, 2024
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  dfox reacted to wayfarer's post in the thread Will the Protest Against Tourists in Barcelona Come to Santiago? with Like.
  
  The problem with tourists not being welcomed in Spain and other cities in Europe is mostly caused by greedy property owners evicting local long term tenants in favour of higher short term lets to tourists, this is causing a housing cricis all...
  
  Jul 9, 2024
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  dfox reacted to Marbe2's post in the thread Will the Protest Against Tourists in Barcelona Come to Santiago? with Like.
  
  Hey, if towns don’t want visitors, go elsewhere, or go off season! I have been to St. Peter’s in Rome at least 5 times. This past December ‘23 we were there in early December and entered when it first opened at 7:30am. We went through security...
  
  Jul 9, 2024
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  dfox reacted to Robo's post in the thread Tipping? with Like.
  
  I don't think the tipping culture like in the US exists anywhere else. In that it forms a large part of the staff income as I understand? (correct me if I'm wrong, but in 30-40 countries I have never come across it) In Spain, as elsewhere. I...
  
  Jul 9, 2024
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  dfox reacted to Anhalter's post in the thread Tipping? with Like.
  
  If you only take a little, you leave nothing or little. Like if coffe for 1,30 and you have 1,50 in coins, you might just leave the 20ct. Or not. No worries. The more upscale things get, you kinda should leave a little more, but nothing crazy.
  
  Jul 9, 2024
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