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  1. K

    IMPORTANT: Advice for pilgrims setting off APRIL 2013

    Re: IMPORTANT: Advice for pilgrims setting off in March 2013 Thank you so much for these updates. We are not beginning until March 22, 2013. Praying the snow melts by then. We have red rain ponchos. If we put reflective tape on them will that do?
  2. K

    Albergues, Pensions, Hostals?

    What is the difference between Albergue, pension or hostal? I guess I'm an idiot but I have no idea. :oops:
  3. K

    List your pilgrim blog URL Here - we want to read your story

    Mine is: http://www.cranecamino.blogspot.com. Leaving from St. Jean Pied de Port 3/22/13. Buen Camino!
  4. K

    What about washing clothes?

    Are there washing machines and dryers to use or does everyone wash by hand? If there are machines, anyone know how many euro coins it takes?
  5. K

    3/2013 My camino blog begins now

    I'll be following you. When exactly will you be starting your Camino?
  6. K

    3/2013 My camino blog begins now

    My blog post is http://www.cranecamino.blogspot.com. This forum has been a great help in us preparing for our trip. We are so excited! We leave in 15 days! Buen Camino
  7. K

    Is tipping required in Spain?

    I have heard different opinions on tipping in restaurants, taxis etc. in Spain. Does anyone know if tipping is required or expected and the percentage?
  8. K

    Hotel rooms rather than hostels?

    Sounds like the best of both worlds. I did make the decision to stay in private accomodations and have my luggage transferred. I really do not see that my experience will be any different either way.
  9. K

    Hotel rooms rather than hostels?

    I think I made the right choice!
  10. K

    3/2013 My camino blog begins now

    I'm begin the Camino Frances on March 22, 2013. My husband and I are walking together. We are doing the entire route from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago. Check out my blog http://www.cranecamino.blogspot.com. I'm not that interesting a writer, but might give some of you good info as we...
  11. K

    Tickets Bought! May - June 2013

    We are going in March 2013. So Excited. You will be starting about when we will be finishing. We are taking our time. Maybe 6 weeks to walk.
  12. K

    bed bugs 2013

    I've posted about this previously. I did carry bed bugs home from Europe on one of my trips. Getting rid of them when you didn't know you carried them home is a much bigger problem then worrying about getting bit. It cost me big time to get rid of them. I did read one post here mentioning...
  13. K

    Initial Planning Stages for my Camino

    I too are in my initial planning although not going until March 2013. Just to confirm with the earlier post - I have looked through a lot of old posts and most my questions have been answered. The ones that weren't were answered graciously. Love this forum. I hope I can be the help to others...
  14. K

    Hotel rooms rather than hostels?

    I'm am feeling much better at wanting to stay in hotels or B&Bs so I can have my own space and shower thanks to all your posts.
  15. K

    Easter on the Camino

    Thanks all! Good information. If this site is any indication of how nice the people are on the Camino, I will certainly have a great experience.
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