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    Camino etiquette - passing others on less-busy caminos

    I would recommend "Buen Camino" if you aren't that interested in talking to them at that particular time. If they are interested in talking to you at that time, they may make a remark, such as "how do you like your hiking shoes". In turn, if you want to have a conversation, you could say...
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    Menu del dia (what goodies will I find)?

    I may be wrong but the Pilgrims Menu is meant for pilgrims and the menu del dia seems to be for everyone. I think both of them can be good or bad, depending on where you go. Both are too much food for me. My favorite is finding (usual 2) tapas to eat (and a drink). Cheaper and yummy.
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    Staying motivated between Caminos

    First, a possible suggestion to stay active--IF you have an indoor shopping mall, I have heard from a few people that they go there in the morning (getting inside 1/2 hour from opening is sometimes possible also) and do laps in the mall. This sounds very interesting to me but alas, I don't have...
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    Spanish people like to connect with people that they talk to

    I am a US citizen from the south. I am a hugger, as are many southerners. When comforting someone who is grieving, when seeing a friend, or someone who seems like they need a hug. Of course, I read the body language to see if they are open to it.
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    Bed bug infestation in France

    Did you tell the hotel why you were leaving? I hope so.
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    When will it cool down in Spain?

    My phone shows temperature projections for 14 days out. For the cities of Pamplona, Burgos, and Leon, the high temperatures for days 10 through 14 from now are all below 70° for Sariya and Santiago 10 to 14 days from now are in the low 70s. By the time you get there however, they will be lower...
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    You can invite a companion on Camino, but you can't make them walk (in preparation)!

    She is now really trying!!! Be prepared that 15-22 km may be her limit. And if there is a back packing service for the Ingles, this will helped her to increase her distance (and give her a better chance of getting close to 22 km).
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    Asking for Encouragement to Continue the Camino

    I think you should definitely take a day off to lose the 2 people that you dread seeing. Then if you see them again, take another day off. If you still just can't go on, realize that you can always return to finish at another time. And sometimes when you're done, you're done.
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    Caution to the wind or planning safely? Which way should we travel?

    This year, I walked on CF for the fourth time (from Roncesvalle to Burgos in late May)-- My 3rd (last) time was in 2015. 1. Everyone knows it is best to reserve at Orisson. 2. We arrived in Roncesvalle, with a reservation (which they now allow) at 4:45 PM. We were aghast at the number of people...
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    My experience using booking agency for accommodation & bag transport

    Written instructions would help EVERYONE.
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    Should we give recommendations on the forum?

    I just had a similar problems a few weeks ago. I stayed at a small albergue that had had good recommendations. Despite being nice accommodations, the food was very mediocre, but much worse was the host. It was a miserable experience. You can't really say anything, or leave -- because it was...
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    Walking with a group

    I personally think that would be too large of a group to manage. I would suggest two different trips with a maximum of 10 people (including the leader). I just got off of the Camino and I did see a group of 13 South Koreans plus one Spanish guide. They did seem to do quite well, but again they...
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    Drones

    Since I have never had a drone fly above me, when this happened on the Camino a few weeks ago, my husband and I were curious and just waved at the drone.
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    Taxis, insurance & money questions

    I had blood in my urine and went to a local clinic which told me I had to go to a bank and pay a medical fee before they would even see me. Then the clinic told me that they don't do tests on site, and the results would not come back for many days. I then went to what appeared to be a small ER...
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    Strangest Thing on Your Camino?

    Multiple peacocks in a fenced yard On CF.
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    Water Quality on the French Route: Can You Drink from the Tap/Sink?

    WOW, good to know!!
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    Laundry advice

    Bill and Trecile, thanks so much for your advice.
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    Laundry advice

    I have 1 item I would like advice on: 1. Laundry detergent--clothes are washed almost daily and for two people hiking 14 days, that will be approximately 26 separate sinks of clothes. I found a possible light weight solution. Has anyone had any experience with Travelon laundry soap sheets? They...
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    Early morning coffee

    I never thought of this. Great idea to try.
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    Early morning coffee

    I hear you. I'm the same way. If there isn't a coffee machine, you should come across a place with coffee, usually within 2 hours. If you are using the Brierley book, the maps will show a tiny coffee cup, to indicate a cafe bar Along the way. Bring a headlamp--you will need it to see the Camino...

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