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    Be careful with phones.

    My friend got pick-pocketed in Barcelona. Took just a few minutes to realize, but it was too late. Here's the concern. He had EVERYTHING on his phone. Credit cards, airline reservations, maps, contacts, everything. Only phone number he could remember was his wife's number back in US. He...
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    Snoring. AARRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!

    If we're gonna talk about snoring, might as well throw in people opening windows. Just finished 5 weeks on CF. My buddy snores lightly in a warm room and ROARS in a cold room. Guess what? When people open the windows it gets cold, it gets loud. I'll take noise over cold any time 😉
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    standard of living/quality of life in Spain

    I posted nice constructive comments earlier on this string to try to generate thoughts about the cultural differences. Then you just had to start attacking America. Since the moderators seem to have either quit paying attention to this string,,, or they agree with the American attacks. Lets...
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    standard of living/quality of life in Spain

    Another thing being overlooked is weather. In my small town US community, when the weather is cooperative, (early spring and late fall) we have dances on the plaza and street dining at main street restaurants. But,,, that's a very limited amount of the year. When it's 30C+ and 70% humidity...
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    Backpack size

    Just for grins, I looked up the data for Osprey packs. In the range from 26L (956g) to 58L(1334g) the pack weight varied 377 grams. (13oz.) The packs can be adjusted to contain/control minimum to maximum FILL (up to FULL) At around 200 euros per pack, if you buy the most you "could need", then...
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    Backpack size

    I will 2nd that! I love my Exos 48. COMFORTABLE at 12 kilos on AT or 6.5 kilos on Camino. You don't have to fill it 😉
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    Backpack size

    Will second the Eos 48
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    standard of living/quality of life in Spain

    I wondered the same before and looked at stats as well. At that time, it showed 28% unemployment and median income of 24,000 euro annual, so it's NOT about the money. Then, at home I paid more attention to people. I looked around inside my stores and restaurants. I watched people interacting...
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    Has the dog “policy” on the Camino changed?

    I've heard dogs in a couple of pensions this trip. I'm a dog person at home, so not a biggie. Might disturb some.
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    Temperature in albergues

    Just saw a "legal looking" sign on the wall that said maximum allowable heat is 19C. That's 66F. I think only a couple of places in the last 4 weeks have come even close to that warm. I don't like cold. I carry a set of mid-weight wool long-johns and a lightweight quilt for sleeping. I've...
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    Lost & Found Backpack stolen from albergue in León

    I'm tech a tech dummy. My friend did the screen saver setup. Ask a youngster to help, they know all the tricks 😏 Hidden air tag installed Just in case
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    Lost & Found Backpack stolen from albergue in León

    I was just gonna ask, does she have contact info in pack? That would help. I also put screen saver contact number on cell phone. It has saved me a phone before 😉
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    León to San Martin del Camino alternative route

    Did south route last time, I liked it 😀 Doing north route tomorrow as well because my friend wants to cut distance on his sore knee. Maybe we can compare notes tomorrow night.
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    Lost & Found Backpack stolen from albergue in León

    I'm in Leon. I'll definitely keep eyes open for gear and sentimental yellow cat. Those things mean more than gear. Maybe luck will jump in.. Just 2 days ago, I thought my 30+ year walking stick was lost. I went everywhere looking. I was frantic. An hour later the Hostal owner called that it...
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    LIVE from the Camino Current big wave at beginning of Francés

    Gang, the numbers are just fascinating,,, except when I was walking in hard wind, rain and sleet those extra 4k into the Moratino two nights ago. 😞 Guess I should've tried some of that "lords and ladies" taxi stuff 😉 Jumped ahead to an undisclosed location to try to stealth my way down the way...
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    LIVE from the Camino Current big wave at beginning of Francés

    It's tight! I'm now past Terridillos de Los Temparillos. Got turned away at both Albergues there that were "completo" at 2pm, that told me yesterday they took no reservations. Then the girl behind me checked in tour group of twelve. Every town has been full in the small places (at any price...
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    Temperature in albergues

    I started April 16th on Francis. Last time on Francis in 2018, same dates. Only one night this trip, I didn't need my very lightweight (50f) quilt. All but one night, "somebody" opened the windows. Glad I have my quilt and beanie hat. 6 of the 7 nights have been "completo" which makes...
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    Three rescues on the Route Napoleon yesterday

    Obviously "they" means something different in Norway. "They" means "not me, somebody else, I don't know". Katar1na asked if I got an explanation for the discrepancy and the answer was clearly no explanation available.
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    Three rescues on the Route Napoleon yesterday

    Not really. Something about when "they" decide to make final sign change for season. My friend was worried because we had heard the scam about the big fines if the route was closed.
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    Rain Pants?

    Watching the people fighting the big jackets and ponchos is part of the "recreation" 😉

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