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    What’s the difference between my two chargers?

    Hi Laurie: Take a look at the specifications written on the side of the chargers. There you will find the information of the Input Voltage (that’s the voltage provided from the wall plug) and the Output Voltage, since these are phone chargers, the output should be 5V (5 volts) and amperage...
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    The Camino Will Provide

    Thank you, good_old_shoes. Your words were really moving, very beautiful meaning of Camino that should be applied to the daily world and for ourself whenever we reach to that crossroad in our life’s and decide the way to follow. Iván
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    Walking with a pinched nerve in my back

    Hi Laurie: I am with you, I from time to time I also have the pinched nerves on my back. On one time it was caused by a sneeze that pinched the nerve so back that I had to get to the hospital by ambulance as I was not able to get on my feet. What helps me is taking some anti inflammatory pills...
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    How to address other Spanish speakers, Formal or Informal?

    Yes, what I said, but no too specific as your finding.😃😄😎
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    How to address other Spanish speakers, Formal or Informal?

    Yes, you are right! As my reply to @tresile, I studied the vos/vosotros; this because the Spanish literature classics were part of the curriculum. And of course, the modern usted/ustedes, which is of common usage. The later I used in Spain without problems to be understood.
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    How to address other Spanish speakers, Formal or Informal?

    That I don’t know, but when I was in school, it was taught when studying the verb conjugations. It may be in certain areas, as it used also in areas (small) of Central and South America. In the Caribbean for certain is not used ( my area); but it is studied as part of the Spanish grammar.
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    How to address other Spanish speakers, Formal or Informal?

    IMHO, you should treat the other person the same way you would like to be treated. The way I was raised was to address my elders, persons with authority (teachers, priest, nuns, members of government, police officers, etc.) and persons met for first time with “Usted”. As the relation...
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    Duo Lingo or Something Else?

    Good for you, Robo! I recall you presented this issue before, and I told you not to mind if the Spanish was from either Spain or Latin America. I’m from the Caribbean and our accent is different from those of Central and South America. All the countries have their local idioms that may...
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    Live : Los Reyes Magos on TVE

    Thank you, Sabsp for this information on the traditional celebration of “Los Reyes Magos”. Having a Hispanic background myself, it is a celebration never missed in our household. Feliz Día de Reyes to all here on the Forum and the presents the Reyes Magos brings do manifest in: Faith, Hope and...
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    Happy Christmas Day

    Merry Christmas from South Florida to all.
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    Happy Christmas

    Hi Kirkie, thanks for this thread for the opportunity to wish you and all Pilgrims on this wonderful Camino Forum (thank you, Ivar) the best to all the best and that the God Child grant your wishes during this Christmas.
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    Aaaaargh!

    Please excuse me for creating some confusion within the thread with my posting. Some of you did not got the meaning of the saying. The OP of this thread gave the answer (post #9): The saying refers to when we give a different meaning, intentionally or not, to what someone said with a good...
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    Aaaaargh!

    There is an old Spanish saying that may helps to settle the arguments, thoughts, opinions, etc. that have been expressed on this thread so far: “No hay palabras mal dichas, sino mal comprendidas.” Translated it says: “There are no words misspoken, but misunderstood.”
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    Which are the most 'traditional' routes from a Historical perspective?

    Hi Robo: I can mention at least two Caminos with historical and religious meanings for your consideration. The first is the Camino del Cid (The Way of El Cid), you can find information here: http://en.caminodelcid.org.this is a long “Camino” as it goes across Spain from Castilla to the South to...
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    Hiking Poles with Angled Grips similar to Pacer Poles?

    Hi: Did you try Black Diamond? They do have a model with angled handles(about 30 degrees). I use them, have cork grips. They are not like the Pacer Poles, but at least is something. Hope this helps your decision. Iván
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