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I bought some Forclaz MT900 de cana trekking poles in San Sebastian when I did the Camino del Norte. The were "pacer pole like" - had a very similar hand grip. They were a good substitute. I didn't want to risk checking my pacer poles @ airport.
Pacer poles are the are the best.
I'll be starting out as well from Irun w/in 1.5 wks - looking forward to it. Bob from LA - your lodging suggestions/itin have been very helpful. Forwardwego.
Excellent detail Eve. Thank you very much for taking the time to share it. Good info about reality on the ground for the QR code check after arrival. Thanks again.
I am a huge fan of Pacer poles. I actually just purchased another set to be delivered to my first night's lodging in Irun ( for my upcoming Camino del Norte). However, I received a communication today from Pacer pole letting me know that due to Brexit, its not easy (have to pay an additional...
Hi Dave. You may want to try an airb&b I discovered (its not an albergue) but private rooms. It is across the water from san juan pasajes - name is Preciosa Habitacion in Pasaia. Host is Sandra. # is 34 691 861 526. Buen camino.
Likewise, thanks to you aKathar1na. I did ck on my cc (2 step authentication). It wasn't enabled, I enabled it, tried the transaction again, same error. So, while the authentication wasn't the issue, at least my card is enabled now. I do remember reading previously about many vendors using...
Thx Dave. Thinking about further (after responding to Kathar1na earlier, it is very likely my cc isn't setup w/ two step authentication. Off I go to follow-up w/ my bank.
I appreciate ya'll and yiur quick responses and suggestions!
Thank you Kathara1na.
I did use my credit card actually and the msg. Displayed was no permite esta operacion. There was another fellow who encountered the same issue but was unresolved when I submitted my email follow-up.
Just curious...has anyone been successful in procuring the digital credential yet?
I followed the steps (per the attached link)
https://www.elcaminoconcorreos.com/en/blog/digital-credential-holy-year
and have reached out to the email provided (w/in the link for an assist...no response yet) I...
Hi CnDr - welcome to the forum. I did the same travel itinerary you've laid oyt when I completed the Camino Frances in Aug 2018.
I had an early flight landed in Madrid, took the train (Renfre) to Pamplona, met a couple from Aruzona at the train station and we shared a taxi to SJPdP. Arrived in...
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