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Wine is almost always included in the menu del dia. Sometimes even a whole bottle. I haven't walked from Sarria but last year I was paying €11 for a menu del dia in non-touristy Asturias. The bus station in Oviedo did menu del dia with a...
“The alternate is still pretty steep going down.”
That’s the trouble with climbing totally unnecessary hills - once you’ve got up ‘em you’ve got to get down’em again 😉
I remain astonished by the numbers of people determined to b*gger their...
Most of the time what you need cash for are small purchases. Many cafes have minimum amount for card transactions. Coffees, drinks and snacks are cheap, so it you are travelling alone it can be hard to meet build up a €10 bill before it's time to...
It's a real pity they do not leave more beds in the renovated albergue for walk-ins. My opinion, of course, and I know not everyone will agree. But it forces everyone to play the book ahead game even if you don't want to. This is how the Camino...
What I did during my caminos, I only used my gizmos as safety and security devices. Prior to my walk I advised family and friends that I will contact them at the end of the day, time permitting, and/or unless something drastic happened. It is...
Possibly cheeky of me to say so but you may want to use your walk and detox as a catalyst to review your social media accounts, who you have apps for, even unsubscribing from the constant emails.
I don’t have LinkedIn, FB, X, WeChat, and I think...
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