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    What happened to my OSMand app?!

    Found this link with info about reporting 'bugs' that uses red x's. https://learnosm.org/en/mobile-mapping/osmand2/ Go to section titled Adding Notes and Reporting Bugs
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    What happened to my OSMand app?!

    I use this frequently and checking today, there are no red x's showing.
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    Trying to Donate but it is a hassle....

    From the US I recently used the website Transferwise to send a donation to an albergue in Portugal. The process was intuitive, took 2-3 days tocomplete, and cost was minimal. https://transferwise.com/us
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    Favorite place to overnight in Barajas?

    Same for us last October. Very convenient, budget friendly.
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    Baggage Carrying on the Portugese Coastal Route

    We found Santiago Backpack to be very accommodating. You can find them on the internet.
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    Variante Spiritual luggage

    Santiago Backpack, online.
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    Albergue Vila Nova De Arousa

    FYI. We arrived at the albergue,which we were told by phone does not accept reservations, at 3 pm, to be told that it is full. We will be given mattresses on the floor in an overflow room, but cannot occupy the room until after 10 pm when it is no longer in use for sports activities. While...
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    International SIM Cards?

    Thank you. Since posting this, I have learned that starting this past June, EU countries are not allowed to charge roaming fees for SIM cards purchased in other EU countries. So like you, I will purchase one in Ireland, and it should cover me in Portugal and Spain.
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    International SIM Cards?

    Thank you, Peter, but I do not see a reply that covers the type of multi-country SIM card I am interested in. Am I missing something?
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    International SIM Cards?

    We live in the USA and are interested in a SIM card that would cover Ireland, Portugal and Spain for about 3 months. I have an unlocked GSM cellphone (call and texts only). Does anyone have experience with any of the international SIM cards such as WorldSIM, OneSIM, or Telestial...
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    Hiking skirt

    Yes, it has an A-line design plus additional flare at the knees and is made of very stretchy fabric. I have never had any problem with long strides, stepping and climbing over obstacles, etc.
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    Hiking skirt

    I love a skirt for long distance walking! I have worn a Royal Robins Discovery Skirt for my last two caminos and just received my new one fin the mail today. (The old one is still in good condition, but I wanted a different color for this year's caminho.) It has UPF 50+, wrinkle resistant...

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