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    Chinese shops???

    These shops are great for souvenirs - like embroidered dish towels or coffee mugs in fun colors.
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    Shirley Maclaine - The Camino - Swimming place

    She writes things that didn’t actually happen. Like having her feet washed when she got to the pilgrims office in the cathedral. I’ve researched that to no end and not found anybody who either saw that or experienced that. I enjoyed the book - but with a grain of salt. Could be just at another...
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    Winter Camino Frances

    And you can see some photos from my December-January 2023-2024 Camino Inglés at #littleoldladywalking
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    Winter Camino Frances

    It’s “Buen Camino: Tips From a WINTER Pilgrim.” It’s available on Amazon, paperback and Kindle.
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    Trainline and registering!

    Be careful using Trainline. Renfe may not change your ticket if you want to take either an earlier or a later train. If you buy it from Trainline, you have to negotiate with them - which might not be all that easy if you’re at a station just wanting to rearrange your ticket.
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    Respectful donativo amounts in 2024

    I’ve stayed in many donativos. And worked in them too. You should pay what you can, of course, but the closer it gets to 20€ the better.
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    Who has been on the Camino for more than 12 months? How was it?

    I just finished a fantastic winter walk on the Camino Inglés. It’s not scary at all. You just need to know what’s open before you get there.
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    Hospitaleros & The Pilgrim

    I loved the American Pilgrims hospitalaro training and have volunteered twice at Ribadiso, once in Nájera, and once in Grado. I love listening to stories.
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    Do I need a sleeping bag or liner?

    Yes. The way you know is this: when your house thermostat is set at 65° F., do you need a blanket? Then bring a sleeping bag.
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    Menu del dia - options to customize?

    Anything on the Menú is available to order. If you just want the pasta, just order the pasta. As for the salad, you can simply say “no tuna, please.”
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    Favorite Pilgrimage Memoir *Not* Set on the Camino Francés?

    “Paris to the Pyrenees” by David Downie. It’s my favorite pilgrimage memoir.
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    Name of archway to entrance to Praza Obradoiro?

    Just a footnote. Archbishop Diego Xelmirez didn’t build that Pazo, which is now part of the cathedral museum. It went up about a century after him.
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    From Sarria to Santiago - safety tips and tricks in December

    Yes, and yes. Although I much prefer being alone.
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    From Sarria to Santiago - safety tips and tricks in December

    I was alone several times, yes. You always meet people. I just prefer being by myself.
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    From Sarria to Santiago - safety tips and tricks in December

    I’ve done that route several times in December. It’s blissfully quiet. And safe.
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