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      JBT reacted to MickMac's post in the thread Camino Frances Social Dynamics with Like Like.
      Just a thought, I started walking the Camino Frances 2013, 11 times since, watched many blogs and videos, some good some poor. The one common thread throughout is the groups (Families) that form organically along the way. The social fabric of...
    • JBT
      Hi! I’m starting my Camino on April 13th, I fly into Madrid and plan to take the train to Léon where I will stay for one night before starting my Camino. I would welcome recommendations on where to stay and how to get my pilgrim passport. Any...
    • JBT
      Depends on your definition of "affordable". Bar O Pedrouzo made a killer steak for around 40€ (for 2, so 20 each, drinks and sides included). Bar Soriano in Logrono makes great champinion pinchos for like 2€ each, pair with a glass of rioja for...
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      JBT reacted to montyhiker's post in the thread Heads up: Albergue scam? with Like Like.
      Booking.com was not involved at all. I contacted the Albergue directly by email.
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      JBT reacted to montyhiker's post in the thread Heads up: Albergue scam? with Like Like.
      I failed to mention: none of these emails looked to be from “Booking.con”. They looked like they were from the Albergue themselves, and not speaking the language, was concerned at first. I agree—check with the Albergue directly using an email you...
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      JBT reacted to Tincatinker's post in the thread Heads up: Albergue scam? with Like Like.
      There are multiple reports of scammers cloning Booking.con. See here https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/scam-booking-com.84954/ and elsewhere. Best to contact the Albergue directly by email or 'phone.
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      JBT reacted to woody66's post in the thread Questions to ask about shoes with Like Like.
      As others have said shoe choice is personal to you! Here is what happened before my first Camino. Went to a really good running shop had my shoes fitted on two separate occasions felt great straight away the guy let me walk up an down outside...
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      JBT reacted to Euphoria's post in the thread Morton’s Neuroma shoe choice with Like Like.
      I want to chime in that, despite their popularity, i too find all styles of Hokas too mushy. I want to caution against Altras (though of course they may work for you); my podiatrist told me their "zero drop" heel (similar to Earth Shoes), while...
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      JBT reacted to Tincatinker's post in the thread A train from Madrid to Leon with Like Like.
      Tickets for April should become available from early March. If you set up a request on https://www.thetrainline.com/ they will notify you when tickets go on sale
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      JBT reacted to trecile's post in the thread Scam & booking.com with Like Like.
      Thank you for the reminder to be vigilant. This scam has been reported here before in these threads. https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/scams-using-booking-com.84056/...
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