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haikutaxi
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haikutaxi replied to the thread Where can I find a map that describe the route from Oia to Santiago ?.We stayed in Oia several years ago while walking Portuguese Coastal route. I remember it being well marked and walking an old Roman road on a hilltop before descending to Baiona. It was a beautiful walk. -
haikutaxi reacted to Pafayac's post in the thread Where can I find a map that describe the route from Oia to Santiago ? with
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Oia seems to be on the Camino Portugues costal ! -
haikutaxi replied to the thread the poetry of Mary Oliver.I have many books of Mary Oliver's poetry and frequently encountered her walking on the bay beach in Provincetown and in Beech Forest. Silent greetings, a meeting of the eyes, a meeting of the minds and a shy smile as we each went our solitary...
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haikutaxi reacted to BrianLCrabtree's post in the thread the poetry of Mary Oliver with
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As I prepare for my third trip to the Way, departing from Arles on 9 August 2024, I've enjoyed a few of Mary Oliver's poems. She was an American poet who loved walking in the outdoors, in nature. She experienced heartbreak and trauma early in... -
A good reason to try to adapt to local customs and aim for a main meal midday rather than in the evening.
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You buy groceries on a Saturday. Sunday you will find bars and restaurants open. Follow local families when they go to a restaurant. They will know the decent places!
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Take a little trip to Montserrat and spend the night in the albergue there. Absolutely magical
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I stayed in the Gothics neighborhood which was quite nice. One recommendation, if you want to go into either the Sagrada Familia or the Picasso Museum purchase your entrance tickets online well in advance. From my experience there, there were no...
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In the big supermarkets in the UK the tinned fish aisle is mainly Tuna and sardines and is only shelving about four feet wide ... go into a big supermarket in Spain and the tinned fish aisle is about 3 kms long! (well, seems to be - and the...
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haikutaxi reacted to Molly Cassidy's post in the thread The price of items in bars and cafes with Like.
On thing I would say about Spain, in contrast with some other countries, is that there doesn't seem to be a big difference in prices between one bar and the next. There isn't the same mark-up that you might see in the UK, where going to a fancier...
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