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Every inch of the Camino is important!
I suggest starting in SJPP, walk as far as time permits, then come back to that spot when time permits and continue.
There is no need to rush to Santiago. It's the journey, not the destination!
-Paul
A €12.000 fine is nothing!
Imagine being responsible for the death or injury of a First Responder attempting your rescue. How could you live your life with that guilt?
-Paul
The Camino has been around for over 1200 years. It will be there next year, too! Why go now and risk injury to yourself?
Spend this year training for the Camino at home. Then go to Spain next year with complete confidence that you can walk the required mileage, with much less chance of...
Since you have to ask this question, then it shows that you do not know how to uses a dSLR or mirrorless camera. It's almost as silly as the question, "What exposure settings should I use for Spain?"
I'd suggest that you take something simpler to use and lighter to carry.
-Paul
SAN NICOLÁS DE PUENTE FITERO for pilgrim foot washing ceremony and common meal.
See the movie "Camino Documentary: Six Ways to Santiago".
In the morning, I discovered that I slept on a crypt in the floor!
-Paul
The QR code by itself does *not* grant passage on the Cercanias subway train. You need to take your long-distance ticket to a Cercanias ticket machine, scan it, and the machine will print a free Cercanias ticket. The QR code is only valid for a certain amount of time after your long-distance...
What are the restrictions for mailing a small Opinal knife back to the USA?
I was able to once mail a No. 7 knife from the post office in the Madrid airport. There was a lot of language confusion at the window with the customs forms, but they eventually accepted, and it was delivered in a few...
Dehydration and low blood sugar, caused by too much exercise and not enough food and water, can certainly cause disorientation and lead to bad decisions.
Experienced hikers carry plenty of water and food to prevent this.
-Paul
The Federal Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits, codified under 27 CFR §5.22(b)(1)(i), states bourbon made for U.S. consumption[22] must be:
o Produced in the U.S. and its Territories (Puerto Rico), as well as the District of Columbia[24]
o Made from a grain mixture that is at least 51%...
Seeking the familiar when traveling likely means that you will miss out on the opportunity to discover something that you enjoy even better.
Also consider that Bourbon must be imported into Spain and likely subject to import duties passed on the buyer. Why pay more for a limited selection?
-Paul
There are several posts here threating to swing a heavy bike lock at a dog. The movement would likely entice a barking dog to attack. That's only escalating the situation where either the human or the dog is going to get hurt.
-Paul
While you have the right to protect yourself, cruelty to animals is a crime.
Image being a parent explaining the death of the family pet dog to a small child because it barked at someone and was cruelly beaten to death.
-Paul
I like trains, too! But sitting on a train for 4 hours after a 6 hour flight was not appealing to me. In my opinion, the time is better spent in SJPP. Save your train ride experience for somewhere in the Swiss Alps.
-Paul
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