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  1. t2andreo

    The Camino will provide?

    There is an order of magnitude difference between a reasonably prepared pilgrim, who has a single bad day, experience or moment, and an irresponsible pilgrim who just wanders blithely along, assuming that all the others will provide for him/her and look out for him/her. I have encountered both...
  2. t2andreo

    How much cash to bring?

    Then I stand corrected. Thanks for the assist.
  3. t2andreo

    Buy hiking poles in Irun or Amazon deliver?

    I created an account on Amazon.es just for this eventuality. As I spend up to a month in Santiago when I volunteer at the Pilgrim Office, I occasionally find myself wanting something from Amazon. Add the address of the desired hotel for delivery as a saved address. As long as you clear the...
  4. t2andreo

    Where to go with 2 extra days, near Santiago.

    You could also take a bus out to Finisterre and or Muxia. Both are worth an overnighter. Hope this helps. Tom
  5. t2andreo

    How much cash to bring?

    Considering the overall expense of your Camino, wouldn't it be reasonable to shoulder the additional costs of a few extra ATM withdrawals? As others have pointed out, you may be confronted with places that make you tap or swipe your card, instead of taking cash. If this happens, you wil hit your...
  6. t2andreo

    Iberia, by James Michener, a worthy read before, during, or after a camino

    I consider IBERIA as an idea primer on Spanish culture. IMHO, every intending pilgrim should read this before traveling to Spain, whether as a tourist or a pilgrim. This classic of modern literature is very well researched and written. It is well organized and easy to follow. You will better...
  7. t2andreo

    Bed race on the VDLP…

    This is the "pig in the python" dynamic. If a large group of pilgrims - whether actually a formal group or just a lot of pilgrims who start on a Sunday, they will cause a "clog" as they move on any Camino route. Over several days, this clog elongates, so not all people follow the same route...
  8. t2andreo

    Clearing Customs in MAD

    T4 is easy peasy if you are on Iberia, American or another One World carrier that files into T4. Things get more "interesting" if you fly into another terminal on a non-One World carrier, and have to make a hard connection to T4. You might check the AENA website for Madrid Barajas Airport to...
  9. t2andreo

    Clearing Customs in MAD

    If you are making a flight connection at Madrid to another Spanish destination, your bags will be sent directly. Unless something has changed, of which I am unaware, you do not have to reclaim and then recheck your bags at Madrid. You remain airside. Once you clear passport control, make your...
  10. t2andreo

    Alert Theft at Roncesvalles

    Once you learn and adopt your personal methods for protecting the most valuable and difficult to replace items you carry, you can relax. Personal security precautions and situational awareness is something you should have learned by adulthood. I also had advanced experience with this sort of...
  11. t2andreo

    Alert Theft at Roncesvalles

    I politely disagree. In this Camino context, and especially if you are walking solo, you cannot be too careful at protecting your belongings.
  12. t2andreo

    Alert Theft at Roncesvalles

    You cannot be too careful.
  13. t2andreo

    La Tuna in Santiago

    Originally, and stil in major university towns, a Tuna was comprised of students. But, for those of us who are fans of the Santiago tuna that performs almost nightly under the arches of the Raxoi Palace on Plaza Obradoiro, we might all agree that it has evolved into something like a social club...
  14. t2andreo

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

    In my 50 year travel experience, 4-digit PINs are the most used. I have all my cards set for 4-digit pins and never have problems anywhere in Europe.
  15. t2andreo

    Alert Theft at Roncesvalles

    The things you take the most protective care about those items, which, the loss of, would curtail your Camino. Other things: ponchos, pillows, clothing, inexpensive gadgets, can be replaced. Passports, credit and debit cards, money, and electronics or medication are harder or impossible to...
  16. t2andreo

    Unfortunate, but true... I need to skip some sections

    You should be able to rent a bike at Burgos and return it at Leon with little problem. Ask here. There are likely many forum members who can recommend bicycle rental places in Burgos. It affects how you pack. But, you can always use the Correos to ship unneeded items (while biking) ahead to...
  17. t2andreo

    Bar etiquette

    Good breeding shows. Remember, you are likely a guest in a foreign country. Be a good guest.
  18. t2andreo

    Holed Up With a Nasty Cold

    This happens. I contracted severe bronchitis in 2013, the first few days out of SJPdP, and limped into Pamplona. Having a private hotel room with heat that I controlled helped a lot. I slept in my sleeping bag, under the covers, with the extra blanket on top - with the heat turned up as high as...
  19. t2andreo

    Alert Theft at Roncesvalles

    NEVER - LIKE EVER - be separated from your valuables, even for a moment. Cargo pants with lots of pockets help. Cross torso bags, like a fanny or bum bag worn cross-body are also good. The less it looks like a woman's handbag - purse, the more of a deterrent it is. If an albergue has...
  20. t2andreo

    Parking at SJPP

    Send a private conversation to MonaSP. She is a manager at the Pilgrim Office at SJPdP. If anyone knows about long term parking for an RV, she likely will. IIRC there is long term parking available at SJPdP. You are not the first person to have this need. Hope this helps. Tom

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