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That would work too. But there are too many credencial versions and issuing authorities I think.
The beauty of using the cellular phone ESN is that ALL cellular phones: smart, old school, flip or soap bar style, use the same technology to “ping” cellular towers. The ESN is one of the standard...
There is technically feasible way to do this accurately. It requires installing active signal antennas at each of the entries into Santiago from the many Camino routes ending at Santiago.
I like the idea of solar-powered sensors installed at key mojones (distance markers) out on Camino routes...
Offer to show your smartphone photos as evidence of your daily progress, in lieu of the second sello. The metadata collected with every photo indicates where the photo was taken, as well as the date and time.
On an iPhone, access this by pressing the “circled I” icon at the bottom of your...
I just get up each morning, thank God for another day, then put one foot in front of the other - and repeat.
I, and all of your “forum friends” are just thrilled that you are back in the fight. Poco a poco mi amigo!
At least consider trying what David suggests. He is one of our very cherished, long-time experienced members. He is famous for doing Caminos while toting a trailer of medical supplies to provide a rolling urgent care clinic.
You might find that you like it. It will help you move from being an...
The first half to three weeks of September are very busy. From about the third week in September, departures from St. Jean Pied de Port start to drop off.
Days are still hot and dry. Or, they can be very wet. It depends.
The nights start to get cool. Not wintry, just nippy. You will need a...
Thank you very much for your well wishes. Over the past year, many, many forum members have reached out in kindness to my wife and me.
We sincerely appreciate all the kind thoughts, prayers and positive sentiments. The current surgery will help my wife return to a more normal existence, after a...
Typically, pilgrims will get one stamp at their place of lodging. Getting another sello (say-oh) / stamp during the day is easy.
Just ask for one at any cafe, shop, church, post office, police station or wherever others go.
It is polite to buy something if you go to a cafe or shop. I usually...
Great to be there - then. Wish really wish I was.
As it is, I am sitting in a hospital, in Washington DC, next to my wife. I have been her 24 x 7 caregiver since last April - 2023.
She has been here for one week. I took a hotel near by so I could spend maximum time with my wife, and not have...
Ivar’s efforts went towards blocking the incoming spam, and rooting out the original messages. But, using the “Leave Conversation” button is the remaining loose end.
Sadly, this is just something we need to live with and use self-help to remedy.
Hope this helps,
Tom
IMHO this is the best choice. The cost of shipping items back to Canada will exceed the value of the items.
Send it ahead to Casa Ivar using the Correos - post office. It is relatively cheap, reliable and fast.
Hope this helps,
Tom
Most farmacias, especially in Pamplona will carry a variety of knee supports. Many pharmacists also speak English.
You might find a farmacia that is open Saturday evening. They will be closed on Sunday.
Hope this helps,
Tom
I am a pilgrim. My needs are simple. I have clothes on my back, extra things in my rucksack.
I have funds adequate to my purpose. In fact, I have enough to share with others, less fortunate.
Wherever I go on Camino, I try to go along to get along. For six-years, I have been teaching myself...
Try Allianz.com. They provide coverage through most of the airlines when you book a flight. But they sell a wide variety of insurance products directly.
My personal health insurance in the US has a largely unknown benefit - it can be used overseas. They have a website for that, specific...
I started with a 48 liter Osprey Kestrel rucksack in 2013. After my first two Camino Frances, I went down to a 38 liter Osprey Kestrel. Been using that ever since - four Caminos. It works very well for me.
The apparent “sweet spot” for rucksack volume is about 35 - 40 liters. BUT, petite...
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