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    Learning Easy Spanish

    Hello! Good idea to translate the most common words to have a better communicaton. I can say, if not enough words to say, always you can use the non verbal language and it's best "word", a big and sincere smile. ¡Buen Camino! Javier Martin Madrid, Spain.
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    What are the Do's and Don'ts of Albergue Etiquette?

    Hello, I use to believe, during the day to walk, during the dawn to rest. Best time to walk up, not earlier than 30 min before he day is up-. Yellow arrows can not be followed during the night! Buen Camino, Javier Martin Madrid, Spain
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    vodaphone recharge card

    Of course, and the roaming prize is lower than with other companies. For example, if you are a Vodafone customer in Australia, is cheaper for you to use the same mobile company. And, 3G network here in Spain is quite good. At least for me, after some recent travels by Italy, Germany and India...
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    Walking In January

    This is also a good idea. I walked my first Portuguese in February/2004 and I enjoyed a very good weather! Buen Camino, Javier Martin Madrid, Spain.
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    My stages on the Camino Primitivo

    Re: The Camino Primitivo in October Hi, In my opinion may be is quite cold, but perfectly possible to be walked. But, I have to say, it's no easy, - Because the loneliness - Because the short sunlight time - Because sometimes in albergues there's no heat available But, in my 2 Caminos in...
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    Walking In January

    Don't worry for the weather. I've walked several times in january/February Astorga-Ponferrada, with lots of snow, and you only have to worry for: 1) sun light 2) The open albergues 3) To dress the right clothes for the cold weather. Sun light finishes at 5:30 - 6:00 pm. If you begin in Leon...
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    No free treatment for sick pilgrims

    Why, in your opinion, have the doctors to work for free? Who has to pay their's work? Is it the same in your countries? Buen Camino, Javier Martin Madrid, Spain
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    travel ideas from Asturias airport to Fonsagrada/Cadavo

    Hi Jayte, I'm afraid it's a bit late to answer you, but ... Yhe Airport in Asturias is near to nowhere, but inside the triangle Gijon-Aviles-Oviedo, the most important cities in the region. So, in that case, you have to see which is the fastest connection from one of these cities to Lugo. From...
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    Strike in Spain Wed Sept 29th 2010

    Good decision! Once in Spain and in the Camino, possibly most little businesses will work normally! Buen Camino, Javier Martin Madrid, Spain.
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    Tunnel route Irun to S.Domingo/Burgos

    Hi John, Yes, it's marked, but of course not like the CF! And normally no albergues. The best for that is asking wherever you can. For example, in Miranda de Ebro I believe it's possible to receive some hospitality. But most places, by pensions and hotels. I've just seen some photos with nice...
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    Tunnel route Irun to S.Domingo/Burgos

    Hi, I have some friends living in the region and even painting and maintaining some arrows on this route. If you need some help while preparing your Camino, please let me know. Buen Camino (and wonderful) Javier Martin Madrid, Spain.
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    Irun to Burgos

    Hi, I have some friends living in the region and even painting and maintaining some arrows on this route. If you need some help while preparing your Camino, please let me know. Buen Camino (and wonderful) Javier Martin Madrid, Spain.
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    From Lisabon to Santiago

    Hi Katia, You will be almost absolutely alone until the Spanish border. From there, not crowds but also no loneliness. Have you already got a guide for this camino in portuguese? Buen Camino, Javier Martin Madrid, Spain.
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    Porto-Caminha-A Guarda-Oia-Baiona-Vigo-Redondela-Santiago

    Hi Monica, There´s a lot of interests in the Camino of Santiago, and it not always are very clear. Someone in the south of Portugal, belonging to an association, has had an interest to show a "new route" by the coast. Why? Because the majors of the populations of this area. Of course there's...
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    Minimum age for alberges or other necessities along the way

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