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  1. BombayBill

    Any experience in using your Non-EU Visa Debit Card with 6-digit PIN in ATMs?

    Here is my unpleasant personal experience. I used my Visa debit within a legitimate credit union on the Primitivo. The $400 withdrawal stalled and then spat out my card. 30 minutes later I got notified by my bank that $1200 had been debited. It took 6 months to get it back. Since then I use my...
  2. BombayBill

    Has Pensión As Viñas re-opened?

    For those of us that aspire to be the new drinking partner on the Invierno this fall, in what town is Pension As Vinas to be found?
  3. BombayBill

    Alert Two reports of agressive dogs just after Oseira

    I see today on the Spanish speaking Invierno Facebook group that there is bruhaha about dogs near Lalin. The Spanish discussions there are similar to here. Some blaming the walkers, others the owners, others the failure of the authorities. Good to know that that Spanish forum has the same...
  4. BombayBill

    Del Norte

    It depends on what you mean by challenging . The trail from Irun to Santander was physically challenging but oh so beautiful with fantastic towns along the way. I found the trail west from Santander less rewarding. Too much road walking unless you made an effort to follow the coastal trails. I...
  5. BombayBill

    LIVE from the Camino Starting the Invierno today - March 12, 2024

    Love to hear your thoughts on everything.
  6. BombayBill

    Accommodations and Services on the Le Puy Route

    Here are some of my other thoughts on French dining, offered in humour and with a love of the French. https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/the-unique-dining-experience-on-le-puy-route.72897/
  7. BombayBill

    “Buffer” travel days to and from Madrid

    I’m on the same itinerary, arrive Madrid late afternoon via Paris on the way to Ponferrada. I like to have 1 buffer day at the beginning and save my remaining buffer days for the trail or bank them for the end. So I’m considering 1 night in Madrid because of an early evening arrival, train next...
  8. BombayBill

    Ok entering the shoe debate with trepidation ...

    Well you nailed it, "it depends", on your foot, the anticipated weather, your experience etc. However since you are focused on your ankles let me add one more thing. I've noticed some people wear a style of sock that ends just below the ankle bone. I prefer the ones that end just above to...
  9. BombayBill

    Food for thought for newbies (and Caminoholics/repeat offenders)

    For those who struggle with translation thingamigiggies here is the Googlish. “ It seems proven that very reflective people or people with high intellectual abilities tend to experience more existential crises than the rest of us; but it is not exclusive to people with these characteristics...
  10. BombayBill

    Episode 34 - How Strange It Will Be To Come Home

    And now 5 years after @Dave 's podcast Ginny Bartolone has published another article on her thoughts. It can be found here https://www.salon.com/2024/01/20/my-unexpectedly-feminist-pilgrimage-walking-the-camino-de-santiago-and-the-freedom-i-found/
  11. BombayBill

    Train from Santiago de Compostela to Porto

    The train from SdC to Porto can be confusing as last time I looked you had to book the Spanish portion and the Portuguese portion separately. see https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Santiago-de-Compostela/Porto#r/Train I've always taken the Alsa bus but one of these days I'll take the train...
  12. BombayBill

    SJPdP one night or two?

    My own preference is to land in Barcelona or Paris and immediately the same day continue on to Biarittz / Bayonne / Pamplona to spend 1 night. Then 2 nights in SJPP in order to do a final shakeout of gear or deal with missing bags etc. Also start on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday to avoid the...
  13. BombayBill

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    I think the issue is not keeping your home SIM active in a 2 SIM environment but rather not using your home SIM whatsoever because of outrageous roaming charges. Hence installing the foreign SIM.
  14. BombayBill

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    Hello fellow Canadian bank customer. It's an ever evolving conundrum. My solution in 2023 while using a Euro Sim was to change my verification phone to a trusted friend in Canada. Then before attempting to manage my account I would alert my friend to standby, then open the app, generate the...
  15. BombayBill

    newbie seeking advice Camino Primitivo

    I believe trail runners are fine. You might also seek some face to face advice at one of the gatherings found here. https://www.santiago.ca/
  16. BombayBill

    newbie seeking advice Camino Primitivo

    So much depends on your own background, fitness level, etc. Perhaps you could share a little more of your walking experience and planning?
  17. BombayBill

    Trail Runners?

    Waterproof trail runners? I wouldn’t in warm months. The sweat buildup would be a problem in my opinion. I wore Altra Lone Peaks on this route in September weather and had no issues.
  18. BombayBill

    Growth in pilgrim numbers on the Invierno

    Perhaps the Pilgrim's office numbers reflect that Spaniards get their certificate and others don't. My impression is that non-Spaniards get their certificate on their first Camino and may skip it on repeat journeys. I know I have. I don't think the Invierno is undertaken as a first time Camino...
  19. BombayBill

    Growth in pilgrim numbers on the Invierno

    What times of the year did you walk the Invierno?
  20. BombayBill

    Respectful donativo amounts in 2024

    Pre donativo, Mojo sadly lacking. Post donativo, Mojo renewed.

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