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  1. El Cascayal

    Cruceiro in Miami

    It’s off Calle 8 and Cuban Blvd aka 13th Ave! I now live in a tourist trap. Let me know when you’re here. 🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏽‍, Aymarah
  2. El Cascayal

    Buying hiking poles along the Primitivo route

    Molly, perhaps try calling one of the many China bazaar stores in Oviedo. They are open Sundays. Or you might be able to buy your poles at an Oviedo sporting goods store by phone & they could leave them for you at a pre-arranged location? Though Grado has 2 sporting goods stores, I think it...
  3. El Cascayal

    Cruceiro in Miami

    Look at this! My daily walking route in my neighborhood has a recently inaugurated Cruceiro flown over from Spain! Like it’s sister Cruceiro it was sculpted from a single block of granite the new one by Santiago Besada in Galicia. It is quite a sight and the only Cruceiro in the US. Many...
  4. El Cascayal

    The Valle del Silencio as Invierno prelude

    Laurie, This is your photo, please elaborate. What is the peligro? And how did you overcome it? Thanks so much!!!, Aymarah
  5. El Cascayal

    Taxi? Can they find us in the middle of nowhere?

    Thanks! Never knew this! Great to know!
  6. El Cascayal

    Problems with booking Renfe trains

    Yes, the RENFE site/app is often maddening. I find that for a few € more you can get a changeable ticket which I could not do on Trainline and lost a full fare once. The app is a good thing to have. The tarjeta dorada IS golden. You can now easily pay with a credit card, if rejected it will...
  7. El Cascayal

    Bar etiquette

    I always bring stuff back. It is a small unexpected kindness that has always been warmly appreciated. It’s being part of the place and helping in a small way to care for it.
  8. El Cascayal

    Death of American pilgrim in Castromaior today

    Many blessings to you, have been thinking of you since this was announced. You are embraced by a worldwide community of Peregrinos, may you find comfort and peace. Buen Camino to both of you.
  9. El Cascayal

    The Camino for LGBTQ

    Hi all of you, My spouse Debby and I just had the privilege of meeting with Xosé. It was a true delight and a high point of my Camino Primitivo! I hope many of us on this forum support his research. The more the merrier/gayer! Graciñas, Xosé for undertaking this work and for your incredible...
  10. El Cascayal

    Disappointing Experience at Hospedería San Martín Pinario

    Yes! He is always sneaking freebies for Peregrinos Me too! Annie, you know that’s me.
  11. El Cascayal

    Over Planning Again

    I love the Varíante Espiritual from Valença. Beautiful and easy ALSA bus ride from Santiago. Just one hill to speak of right before Armenteira and the next stage is one of my favorites of all Caminos Ruta da Pedra e da Auga. The Sanabrés from Ourense is also easy to get to and less strenuous...
  12. El Cascayal

    Planning a “25 km or less” Camino on the Invierno

    Here is Charrito’s thread: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/food-and-drink-between-ponferrada-and-quiroga-san-clodio.85111/
  13. El Cascayal

    Sleeping bag or Sleeping bag liner

    Yes, this is a wonderful place with a backyard garden. In all my visits to Santiago, it has never been available, seems they are taking in and doing commercial laundry frequently. Not to worry, there are other places nearby. Just google “lavandería autoservicio” near me.
  14. El Cascayal

    Good snack for the Hospitales

    Peanut M&Ms individual snack packages. But when in Spain a slice of tortilla is heaven! All the different grocery stores sell their version of dark chocolate bars with almonds. It’s no secret why I always gain weight on the Camino.
  15. El Cascayal

    Ultra lightweight backpack--worth it?

    Chris, this is the lighter version of what you currently own. It’s 1/2 lb lighter. I love mine and 0.5 lb lighter makes a huge difference to me due to multiple and accumulating bony wear and tear and age (waving at 70) sign and symptoms. There are many sales throughout the year. Let us know...
  16. El Cascayal

    Food to bring to Spanish friend from US

    I bring the much sought after Debby’s homemade mango bread from our beloved tree in the backyard. Taking orders now.
  17. El Cascayal

    RENFE April 2024

    Arrrgh! “You win a few! You lose a few…”
  18. El Cascayal

    RENFE April 2024

    PS: Just got RyanAir🤞🤞from Santiago to Madrid. Sure as hell beats spending an entire day on a bus when I could be savoring Santiago & Madrid.
  19. El Cascayal

    RENFE April 2024

    I just gave up and bought a bus 🚌 ticket Madrid-Oviedo. Done ✅!
  20. El Cascayal

    RENFE April 2024

    I just got this message RENFE when trying to buy tickets. After the queu was done. 2nd screenshot: Only evening trains are available. Crazy-making.

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