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For the sleep mask: antifaz para dormir
For the heating coil: resistencia eléctrica para calentar agua
Máscara para dormir should be understood. If you told me bobina de calentamiento I would have no idea what you're talking about 😅
This was my husband. So many thanks to all of my fellow pilgrims who stopped to help and to pray and to translate for me.
He was doing what he loved.
Thank you for the news article link.
Most of what I would have to say has been covered by one contributor or another. As a known if not notorious caminoholic I am sometimes consulted by people preparing for their first Camino and a frequent question is what should they pay at a...
I think many feel and think the same way as you originally did Robo about Donativo's. And I'd go even further in that many people think that the normal Albergues are just a step up from this, and a place you stay if you can't afford a hotel or...
Just re-reading this thread.
And reflecting, that it took me a long time to understand the Donativo concept.
I stayed away from them.
After all, they were for people who could not afford much.
I'd feel out of place in my fancy hiking gear...
Before and under my Caminos, I rather cut my nails and hair, and shave my arms and legs (at least) to reduce weight. And cut off at least half of my toothbrush shaft. For free. :cool:
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