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I am an American. Here are two experiences from my Camino-2015:
1. I brought with me several hundred dollars in cash, and had difficulty finding a bank in Pamplona that would change them into Euros. The one that eventually did charged large fees. (I am not complaining, only noting this.)
2...
I am very sorry for taking this discussion off topic, but I was so excited that a hospitalliero from my favorite place was posting here.
Now, I got a bonus, a motivation to go to Samos.
Thank you so much! And apologies for a scenic detour away from bed bugs.
Such good memories!
When I was there we had a professional chef from The Netherlands. He organized a crew of four guys who have prepared a wonderful dinner, tasty and beautifully presented.
I will be deciding whether to take a detour to Samos in mid-May. If you were still there, it would be a good reason to walk an extra mile for a bit of talk.
Buen Camino.
Grañon and Tosantos were two of my best nights on the Camino. I chatted with the Grañon hospitallieros before leaving and forgot a bag with my toiletries on top of the forte piano. I found it out only when I have arrived to Tosantos and was distraught. There was a friend visiting Tosantos...
Dear Dave and Holly,
I will be leaving home on the 6th and have a reservation at Orisson for the 11th. I will likely run into you on the Camino.
Buen Camino!
Victoria
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