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This is a sad story indeed.
John is also known as the author of Camino Bible. His guide books helped so many people planning for their camino, especially their first camino. I still have my 2014 version of Camino France. In 2016 I was on Camino Portuguese, and in one of albergues I stayed...
Just curious. Does DB charge you a fee for using their ATM? Probably not if you have an account with the bank. I used Schwab debit card to get cash from their ATMs, and I don't think DB charges me any fees.
On November 18,2022 after finishing my walk, I had a few hours in Santiago before I leave for my next destination. Then I realized I might need more euros so I decided get some cash out of ATM, and this turned out to be an experiment answering what I always wondered about whenever I used an ATM...
I think opening/having an on-line bank, not investment, account with Charles Schwab will solve all these issues. The bank (debit card) will absorb ALL transaction fees and reimburses at the end of each month. I first opened an account for Camino de Santiago several years ago and still have it...
Another vote with Kanga. I think they call Basque version of tapas as pintxos(pronounced as PIN-chos). Also Basque has its own famous wine Txakoli(Cha-co-li) too.
Asturias has very good bean stew called fabada.
Yum!
I read this with great interest as I have been suffering from plantar fasciitis on my right foot. I now can feel a hard lump size of pea deep inside my heel and hope I do not have to go through surgery. It is painful after walking a few steps, but I am using a gold ball everyday to see if the...
Those who don’t walk are the smarter ones. Who with a clear mind would want to walk risking blisters, boredom, aching legs, blistering sun, or even pouring rain.
Stay home and brew your favorite coffee, eat your favorite meals, and watch your favorite program.
No need to sweat under the...
In Europe I think buying RENFE tickets in advance is much better than buying with Tarjeta Dorada. But if you have to buy immediately, Tarjeta Dorada helps.
I'd love to pay a little extra for the lower bunker bed, but it would be injustice for young people if all upper
beds are taken and forced to pay extra for remaining lower bunk beds. I have hard time going back to sleep after climbing down and go back up.
I have been in Spain many times, and I still have the following three burning questions. I have not asked the locals for fear that I may not understand the explanation.
1. What is the rectangular shape with a diagonal line in the middle with one side painted black and the other side white...
The word host/ess is a good one. Also perhaps (albergue) "greeter" or "volunteer"? But I think for those who plan to walk the camino would understand and use the word ""hospitalero" or "hospitalera" as we do in English. In other word, no translation would be necessary.
There is a Korean guide...
It is great to know that there are many pilgrimage routes in Europe. I believe two of the reasons for the popularity of El Camino de Santiago is the affordability, especially the lodging, and the supporting infrastructure already in place. For most people the cost of lodging is a large portion...
In Spain I saw many gardens with dark green leaf plants they use, I think mainly, for making soup. Someone told me the name once but I forgot. The leaves are large and thick, and the plant is apparently perennial. Does anyone know the name in Spanish?
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