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    VdlP Food Recommendations - A Serious Question

    I know your not going on the “Sanabrese” but. Your question reminded me of funny menu del dia board in Puebla de Sanabria. One of the first items listed was “attacked cabbage”. Which we finally figured out was chopped cabbage. It and the meal was very good though, kept us laughing for the rest...
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    Etiquette/ what to wear at churches

    Hola hermano All are welcome at a Catholic Mass, the word Catholic in Greek means universal. There are some areas of respect as you prudently asked, as a non Catholic you cannot receive the holy Eucharist. Other than that, as someone mentioned just watch when folks kneel, sit and stand...
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    How to stream the movie "The Way" in the US

    He is correct, I just bought on Amazon for $12.99, delivered to my home in Arizona. I enjoy the movie so much it’s easier to just own it. When I get home on 9/10 after arriving on 7/11, hiking the CN from Santander, now hiking the Portugues, it’s the first movie I’ll watch.
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    Trekking poles

    On this trip in July, landing on the 11th, I put my poles in my bag and shrink wrapped the entire backpack and checked it. Worked fine. Finished from Santander to Santiago. Then met my wife in Lisbon (now) , she didn’t bring any as she carried her bag. Went to Decathlon where they have a great...
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    American Airlines canceled my direct flight to Madrid / seeking guidance for getting to Oviedo as planned

    Yes thanks for your input. I did have a platinum card along with normal card. I signed up to receive additional points, but didn’t want to pay the $200 annual fee at that time and canceled it, but did get the points. Your also on point in suggesting they go to a higher level, now retired but in...
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    American Airlines canceled my direct flight to Madrid / seeking guidance for getting to Oviedo as planned

    Sure, I’ve had my Advantage card for about 15 years. I pay $100 for the annual fee. When I signed up knew that I had to use the card within the first 6 months, spending $1000 within that time frame to receive the points which was 50k. For me it was easy since I had several home projects to do...
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    American Airlines canceled my direct flight to Madrid / seeking guidance for getting to Oviedo as planned

    Couldn’t disagree more, not accurate info. Couldn’t disagree more, not accurate info. They should do some research rather than our info. Out.
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    American Airlines canceled my direct flight to Madrid / seeking guidance for getting to Oviedo as planned

    This is hopefully going to help others and possibly you. Having a credit card with AA is helpful, When you sign up you are usually given 50k in points to use. I have used the card for big purchases and then paid it off before incurring interest and also to validate the points offered with card...
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    American Airlines canceled my direct flight to Madrid / seeking guidance for getting to Oviedo as planned

    Just an update re this thread. I left Phoenix on 7/11 to Philadelphia, then picked up my direct flight to Madrid in the same terminal, very easy. So not all flights for AA out of that hub have been cancelled. Good traveling
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    Men's pants recommendation

    Good advice. For my 4 trips I’ve found 2 pairs of lightweight zip off pants works for me. I wash each one daily and even in the colder months they dry quickly. Same with shirts, long sleeve with light layers underneath And a Fanny pack for my phone, wallet, cash and passport, credential.
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    American Airlines canceled my direct flight to Madrid / seeking guidance for getting to Oviedo as planned

    Thanks again Bob, like you I have points with AA and have cancelled 3 times since 5/9, due to crazy connections. I was hoping this was the one.
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    American Airlines canceled my direct flight to Madrid / seeking guidance for getting to Oviedo as planned

    Bob, thanks for your response, I’m also flying from Phoenix, but haven’t had any email from AA that my trip from the hub to Madrid has been canceled?
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    American Airlines canceled my direct flight to Madrid / seeking guidance for getting to Oviedo as planned

    Just a question, I am flying to Philadelphia on 7/11, then the direct flight to Madrid. Did they let you know about the cancellation before you left? Or when you got to Philly? Thanks.
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    Via del la Plata in early Sept - who else will be there.

    I would recommend Zamora. Nice city plenty of hotels that would accommodate you.
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    Botafumeiro Update

    On both of my completed Caminos, via De Plata, to the Via Sanabria over the Galician range to Santiago and Camino Norte, to the Primitivo, which joined Frances at the end to Santiago, I was fortunate to go to both Masses and see the Botafumero be swung. Just an FYI, every feast day it’s swung...
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