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I just returned from Spain and my Orange e-sim worked flawlessly for the month of April. I too have an iPhone 14. I have been using the Orange e-sim on Camino for a few years and a physical sim before that with no issues.
Not sure when you’re going, but Ivar has the Altus on sale in the forum shop. It’s not really a poncho but a long rain coat with a hump that replaces jacket and pack cover.
You can also get one in SJPdP at Boutique du Perelin. If you reserve it, you get a discount.
I am a Pacer Pole user who also has a pair of the Decathlon ones. I have used them and let guest use them, but don’t consider them a replacement for my Pacer Poles.
while the handle is turned it isn’t the same as the form fitted handle of the Pacer Poles. If you are tall, the poles don’t adjust...
Badge magic can be ordered from Amazon. It works great. I just heat it a bit with a blow dryer and my patches don’t come off. Just be sure to cut it as exactly as you can, so the edges will stay down.
I was a “no paper pilgrim” until this year when I had a problem with my phone. There is so much security now that it’s impossible to get to anything on a different device unless you can receiver a text with security number to your phone. My husband tried to get into my iCloud and it was a no go...
If you are staying in Albergues you will not always have an outlet to yourself and charging three items at one time can be a problem. I use the multi-port adapter so that I can share with another pilgrim. I usually charge my EarPods while out to eat and then my phone while sleeping. This year, I...
Couple of comments questions:
1) Europe did away with roaming in the EU in 2017 so technically you should be able to buy one in France to use in Spain. I have purchased one in Portugal and used it in Spain, but did not need to top off so I can't speak to doing that.
2) Do you need physical sim...
March and June are very different in temperatures as are September and November. The temperatures can change dramatically during these seasons and what I take is definitely different.
Yes, yes, yes!!!! Many albergues have only a few outlets that must be shared. If you have an adapter with multiple USB or USB-c ports then you can either share or if all the outlets are used by single users, ask if they can share your adapter. Don’t expect to have an outlet for your phone, iPad...
I am working in SJPdP now. They have a wide selection of poles. These are the Leki. They also have some cheaper poles for between 10-20 euro per pole.
I know it comes with some calling but honestly I didn’t ask about texting. No one in Spain text, they use WhatsApp and since there is Wi-Fi everywhere I can text or make a Wi-Fi call home if I really need too….: which is a high bar for me. I live in the states and have t-mobile which is free...
You have a phone number and a number of minutes of calling. I didn’t ask about topping off once they offered me the option to go ahead and pay for another 28 days. I’m sure they have easy options if you don’t want to extend it initially.
I’ve always had to show a passport for a sim regardless of...
E-SIM experience TODAY in Spain. I am here now.
If you have an iPhone 13 or earlier with dual sim and are looking for a physical SIM, you can easily pick one up at many places in the Madrid airport. Orange is 20 euro for 100GB for 28 days.
If you have an I-phone 14 with dual sim you will not be...
So I rarely have had rain in the summer, but if I do, my body usually welcomes it to cool down. My main goal is to keep my gear dry and it is nice to keep my head and face dry. I am a gear junkie and found this wonderful piece of rain gear for my summer Camino's ...
Here you go;
https://www.google.com/search?q=leon+spain+sports+store&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari#trex=m_t:lcl_akp,rc_f:rln,rc_ludocids:13553197378923039543,ru_gwp:0%252C7&lpg=cid:CgIgAQ%3D%3D
There is a lot of good advice here but there is also some equally bad advice for the time of year you are walking. I wish people would always post the season they walked. I have walked all seasons but winter and my earlier spring bag is definitely heavier. It requires layers for warmth including...
I would not take my Altus in July or August, but I do take it in May. This is May 12th at Cruz de Ferro. I guess it would depend on the route and time of year.
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