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I feel a bit foolish, but I need to send $18.00 to the Pilgrim Reception Office for the Distance Certificate and another copy of my Compostela. It is $18.00 or Euro, but my bank will charge me $60.00 to wire it. Ridiculous! I am sure there are cheaper methods to do this. Can someone...
She did not ask for your sympathy or your sanctimonious lecture. Goretex costs hundreds of dollars, but the jacket doubles as a piece of safety equipment. It is not his/her fault and anger is a totally appropriate response.
Can you tell it is a Roman Road or does it just look like gravel. If it shows no signs of being a Roman road I may as well stay in the shade of the real Camino.
Luisa
i need to decide if I am going to do the same. There is a lot of negativity about taking the Roman road. What are your thoughts since you did it recently. I am 62 and will be walking alone. I know about no water, no shade etc.
Be sure and use an expedited SERVICE and not just expedite through the Government site. They can get the job done ASAP for not much extra $. Used to be that way anyway.
I am a Verizon customer in the states. They told me that I couldn't get a sim card or otherwise get a plan in Spain because I still have 3 payments left on my phone. So I have to get their international plan which is $100.00 a month. It seemed strange because about everybody puts their phone...
I am curious about the water situation. I start the CF on August 30. I have a large hydration bladder that fits in my day pack, but on my training walks I usually just carry a couple of water bottles with me. If you don't drink from fountains, do you drink bottled water? Does anyone use...
I am leaving a day after you and no nearly as organized for my first camino. Two questions:
hiking gloves (fingerless) - Do you use this to keep from getting blisters with the hiking poles?
Half buff - What is this?
Thank you so much for asking this question. I am starting CF on August 30th, and hoping for a very spiritual camino. I appreciate all of the information.
That was a good idea to put that out there. I’m taking train then bus from Barcelona to SJPDP on August 28-29. Note that the times don’t match up to get it done in one day. Train one day, bus the next. Earliest train doesn’t arrive until bus has already left.
Yes, I have received many good replies. I have added an additional 8 days to my trip so I won't be in such a hurry and can stop and see various "sites" that interest me. I have ordered a sleep sack and a light down blanket which will probably be ok, but I tend to be chilly at night and don't...
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