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    Need help deciding to bring or not to bring

    That’s exactly what I did, too!
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    Need help deciding to bring or not to bring

    I used my cell phone in the same way. Usually I don’t have my phone that close to me, but on Camino, my phone was in my sleeping bag with me, so the vibration of my silent alarm would wake me up.
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    Need help deciding to bring or not to bring

    I got a super lightweight water bottle holder that clipped onto my backpack strap. My water was always right there in front of me and easy to get to. I’d highly recommend it.
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    What are your favorite Camino misspellings on the forum?

    Though slightly better than hearing it pronounced “Rio-jah” (with “j” as in “jump”! 😱. I also cringe a bit at “Pampa-lona” and NaJEra (also with “J” as in jump and the second instead of the first syllable accented. 🙄
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    Those BRIGHT motion activated lights, or how to pee in 5 seconds

    Good rules for a long and healthy life. 😂
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    Pack recommendations

    I love my Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60. While it is technically a 60 liter backpack, they curiously count the space in the ample pockets. The main compartment holds 36 liters. The bag empty only weighs 32 ounces (2 pounds even). I used it for my Camino Francés this year and it was perfect. I have a...
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    SdeC to Padron: A Day Trip

    It is a nice day trip. In addition to the things mentioned by the others, the Rosalia de Castro house museum is also very nice, a great way to learn more about this very special Galician poet and writer. I remember going kayaking there, too, on a beautiful sunny day, though I’m not sure kayak...
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    Zamburiñas

    I believe those shells are from a kind of clam. But they are beautiful and would look great on your backpack.
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    Request for pics of menus on CF!

    It really is not too expensive—it is more than a menú del día but and the food is marvelous. it was 20€ for their menú. It will have to be a reason to go back and do another Camino. 😂 I know the feeling about missing out on a special restaurant and eating awful pizza instead, that happened to...
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    Request for pics of menus on CF!

    I definitely had a good paella at Albergue La Morena in Lédigos along the Camino Francés (after Carrión de los Condes). It was a real paella and not just an “arroz con cosas,” and was done al dente as it should be. 🥘❤️🥰
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    Request for pics of menus on CF!

    I did not need to do this (I speak Spanish) but you CAN use Google translate to help you with menus. If you have an android phone it is even easier but I only know what to do with an iPhone. Take a picture of the menu. Go to Google translate and click on images and then upload file and choose...
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    Cats on the Camino

    There were so many beautiful cats along the Camino that made me smile. Here is a small sample.
  13. KathyRugg

    Is Whatsapp enough on the Primitivo?

    I spent a day in Madrid before heading to SJPP. I stopped in at the Orange Store located in Puerta del Sol and they helped me purchase my e-sim and get it up and running. I had a Spanish phone number as well as a ton of data. The only “problem” is that each 28 days I had to renew, but it was way...
  14. KathyRugg

    travel light

    I’m sorry for this silly question. What does it mean to look for the list “in your signature”? I tried clicking on various things but can’t find a way to see your list. Thanks for your help!
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    travel light

    My backpack was 1 kilo and my sleeping bag 500 grams. I walked the Camino Francés in April. I’m curious to know what backpack you have and what sleeping bag. Remember you will be sleeping indoors, a lightweight bag will be fine. (Mine was rated to 12°C and was more than enough, I had to unzip it...
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