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    Walking Poles on Ryanair?

    As mentioned before, there are two instances to consider. The Airlines security policy, but also the individual Airports security policy. As Bradypus correctly stated, Ryanair will not let you board with trekking poles. But even if an Airline should accept poles, it is still very questionable if...
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    A cheaper, faster and easier way to do the Portuguese

    I think I understand.. In the case of Santiago you are thinking about those who don’t necessarily arrive for religious reasons but state so in the office, right? I mean, in order to receive the Compostela. Because in this case I’d question the statistics too. However, the Holy Years tell a...
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    A cheaper, faster and easier way to do the Portuguese

    When you say “pilgrim”, do you take into count everybody visiting the cathedral for more religious reasons or do you talk about the walking pilgrims and question their integrity when it comes to “cheating” on trail or in the pilgrims office?
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    A cheaper, faster and easier way to do the Portuguese

    Excellent point, David! Although I assume this ad alludes to nowadays walking (or cycling) pilgrims who reach the cathedral and are in many cases overwhelmed and many times show a strong emotional reaction. After all, this is an ad for a modern tourist activity in our modern times when most...
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    A cheaper, faster and easier way to do the Portuguese

    „Feel the emotion of a pilgrim arrival“ 😂 Made my day. Thanks, John!
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    Via de la Plata 2019.

    I booked my flight to Seville and now am having a hard time not to pack and repack my pack 24/7 🤪 I will start my Via de la Plata on March 17th. @ Donna: I am happy to hear weather feels toasty at at the moment. I remember last spring on the shores of Portugal 🥶
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    Good Friday/Easter Sunday and Monday

    Hey Mojofar, I'm afraid this will not entirely answer your questions, but maybe help somewhat. I spent three Semanas Santas in Spain. Each on a different Camino, and each in very different kinds of towns. Every time I noticed an increase in pilgrim numbers. Yes, it is a big deal in Spain and...
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    Something for women - and the men who love them(funny)

    Hilarious! 🤣 Was able to watch it in Germany using this link: https://www.metatube.com/en/videos/426604/Leave-Me-Alurn-SNL/
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    Your one picture that captures how you feel about being on the Camino!

    This about sums it up for me. Who doesn't enjoy the walks, being outdoors, breathing that morning air, vino tinto.. But it's really the awesome company of all those fellow pilgrims that draws me back again and again..
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    Israel National Trail Thruhike in 2019

    I made that Route 😊 Thanks for sharing!
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    Israel National Trail Thruhike in 2019

    Of course, my offer still stands, but anyway here’s a few things I would like you to consider: 1. Pack light.. Of course, but be prepared. I underestimated night temperature drops, because I relied too much on what I was told to expect. I suffered extreme Hypothermia one night in the area of...
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    Israel National Trail Thruhike in 2019

    Hey Sarah, excited to learn you will go for the INT, or Shvil, as you will probably refer to it in the future 😉 I walked it in 2015 and 2016 and loved every step of it. For me it was an experience very, very different to all Caminos, albeit not less rewarding. I wasn’t mentally prepared for...
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    Camino music/songs

    Songs or tracks I would consider the soundtrack of my caminos aren't necessarily camino-related in terms of origin or lyrics. I assume we all have these very specific tracks that take part of us back there whenever we listen to them. "Indosesta" by galician band "Berrogüetto" reminds me of...
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    3 Quick packing questions

    In the albergues there are sometimes poles to be found, which other pilgrims left behind. But don't count on it! Where will you start your journey? I am asking, because not every village features a fully equipped outdoor store ;) Why would you rather buy a new pair instead of taking your ones...
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    3 Quick packing questions

    Hey there! Let me share my point of view! 1) You’re probably best advised to bring your actual passport. Not carrying it may lead to awkward moments when immigrating and checking in in the albergues. Are you worried about it getting stolen? 2) You can purchase cheap poles on the camino. Also...
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