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    Warning for those who visit Santiago: you can not eat or drink in the Plaza del Obradoiro

    I wish someone had explained the rule to the Pilgrim this morning, who ate while sitting on one of the stone benches surrounding the plaza and left his rubbish.
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    Paq mochila challenge

    Try using a different web browser.
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    Snoring - useful info?

    I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnoea many years ago and use a CPAP machine. I lost a few kgs (not a lot) and no longer have an issue with snoring.
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    Those pesky flies

    I haven't found the flies to be a problem, but then, I work in the Australian Outback!
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    Trekking Pole in Saint Jean Pied-de-Port

    Nadia at Pelerin is excellent. She will demonstrate how to use the poles properly.
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    Picking grapes from vineyards along the way

    Don't take anything that isn't offered.
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    Do you really need to visit the Pilgrim Office in SJPdP?

    I visited the Pilgrim Office yesterday. The queue was about 20 minutes. Later in the day, around 4pm, there was no queue.
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    Please cancel bookings that are not needed

    The accommodation provider might get paid, but a pilgrim still misses out on a bed. I am staying at a hostel tomorrow that requires confirmation 2 days prior. Perhaps they should charge the card in advance?
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    Transport to SJPDP from Biarritz and somewhere to stay 1 night

    I'm travelling a day ahead of Grumpygit. Staying 1 night at Biarritz and using Express Bourricot to SJPP. Staying 1 night in SJPP then starting my Camino. In hindsight, I regret not staying longer at SJPP, but I've booked accommodation at Borda and Roncesvalles. Given the reports of both places...
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    Changing flights at CDG Paris

    Pleased to hear that you made it!
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    Changing flights at CDG Paris

    I hadn't even thought about changing terminals! I chose to fly to Bayonne due to the comparative simplicity of changing flights at CDG. Just checking my tickets. I arrive terminal 1 and fly out of terminal 2. Fortunately 1 have about 4 hours between flights.
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    Did you take many photos and videos?

    I'm asking myself the same question. My phone is rather low spec. When I see pictures that others take with better phones, I recognise the limitations of mine. I have a Canon SX700 camera, but of course I am concerned about the weight. I've contemplated buying a better spec phone but I don't...
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    Cash vs Credit or Debit

    Free beer.
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    Where to Stay for the First 2 Days of the Camino Frances from SJPDP

    What date are you leaving Orrison?
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    Where to Stay for the First 2 Days of the Camino Frances from SJPDP

    I'm leaving SJPP on May 10th. I have the luxury of unlimited time and no plans. Not even a return ticket.
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