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  1. firstshirt

    What’s going on?

    Is that you Uncle Tom?
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    Starting in two days!

    I will arrive in Irun on Monday the 12th and am staying overnight at the Pension Bowling. Buen Camino.
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    Buying a SIM card in Madrid

    Not to hijack the thread but I will be looking to by a sim card in Madrid also. Is it available at the airport or do I need to find a store? Will be spending that night at Blue Socks Hostel.
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    Hokas with wet grip?

    Absolutely love my Speedgoats also-like walking in slippers. The gortex version does not allow sand in.
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    Making the first day of Norte a bit easier

    Great little peek into the beginning. The preview offers a bit of early comfort/confidence while getting my "Camino-senses/comfort level" lol. Thanks
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    When the Camino speaks

    I am adding this to my music on the Camino. Yes, maybe a closet masochist lol. Thanks for the tip.
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    Things I'd bring, who cares about the weight

    They make small stuff sacks that double as a pillow-stuff some clothes in and voila!
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    For introvert crowd-averse pilgrims

    "I love humanity-it's the people I can't stand" lol People incredulously say to me "You are going alone?" My reply revolves around the idea that I do not want to be responsible for anyone but myself. If I come up on a person, I will make my presence know so as not to surprise them then ask if...
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    Is staying in estación de bomberos (fire stations) in Spain still realistic?

    Thank you all for your input. Interesting to hear the different viewpoints. I have no problem if a Moderator wishes to close this thread now or later. Thanks again and Buen (or Bom) Camino. Hope to hit the Norte this year.
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    Is staying in estación de bomberos (fire stations) in Spain still realistic?

    Hi All, wondering if estación de bomberos (fire stations) are still a realistic option while walking a Camino. It is an intriguing option if still available. Would enjoy reading about those experiences for those that wish to share. Did not find anything using search. That is likely "operator...
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    If you are staying in a private room are you tipping the help?

    I always lean towards tipping while factoring a large measure of the societal "norms" of where I am along with a large measure of "common sense". I always leave a few coins to the person that takes care of the room. I doubt that any of us knows a person that does that work that is getting rich...
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    Let's talk waist packs!

    I absolutely "get" the utility of these packs but I always come back to the thought that wearing one screams to nefarious types, "here is where my good stuff is" . So far I have resisted getting one.
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    If you are staying in a private room are you tipping the help?

    My last night before Santiago on the Portuguese (Central) I had a lovely dinner served by a blur (moving so fast) of a waitress. On my way out I asked the cashier if I could tip the waitress and he nodded like no big deal so I went back and did so. No harm, no foul.
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    If you are staying in a private room are you tipping the help?

    Times two.
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    Beware of price gouging

    Maybe this experience on the Portuguese Camino will cleanse the palate, so to speak. Walking solo, north of Tui, cold, rainy, dreary morning just before dawn, stopped in a café for breakfast and some warm liquids (tea). Pretty much miserable start to the day. Ordered the full American type...
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