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...and supper. I also carry a few plastic clothespins and an extra pair of shoelaces— the latter I use as a clothesline as needed. I have always carried cash and only used debit cards to withdraw cash from ATMs. But I understand plastic is more widely accepted these days— last time I walked was...
...cards stored on it, even if the phone has been unlocked. I looked into this before I loaded the credit card info onto the phone, my conclusion then was that it is more secure than the physical card in the wallet (won't go into an ATM though to give me cash).
Don't know about current Android...
Can you say why you are struggling? I've just finished and had been going to go to the Camino Verde but for various reasons decided to stay put. I was walking on my own for much of the time (joy) and can say I didn't get too bothered by the Day pilgrims. And the path seemed to have changed for...
@Peterexpatkiwi - just to check, if we take the Verde it would be Lugo - Friol - Sobradelo - Santiago?
I’m having limited internet and cannot check your YT videos atm. I'm struggling a lot on the Primitivo and the Verde might be a good option to get away from here for a couple of days.
What an encouraging message - thank you, SabsP. I'm thrilled to be travelling to the other side of the pond in three weeks and I have no doubt that everyone will be most hospitable. Cheers.
...I've discovered that no answer solves their curiosity. I had originally planned to get euros before we left but, we decided that we would just ATM some at the airport in Spain.
There's a certain vulnerability in not over planning. I need that I think. After my first wife's years of...
Thanks for the detailed info. I am posting one day delayed so I had already passed this. I did a long day from Poladura to Bendueños so passed the Munestiriu route as my legs were already well used for the day and took the 2nd alternate instead. It was also nice with quite a few ups and downs.
credit cards... yes and no. some bars and supermarkets may refuse it for small amounts (eg. under 10 euros). always good to have at least 100 euos cash imo. there are atms in all the larger villages/towns.
the municipal albergue in oviedo is fine, maybe your best option.
...Camino.
All of the supermarkets I shopped in happily accepted my card.
Some of the 200 euros cash I gave to other pilgrims for my share of a cafe or dinner bill so they could pay with card. Saved them having to go to an ATM for cash.
4/ sorry no, I used a hotel.
It's a wonderful camino...
A knife can be useful (for chorizo, fruits, ham…). A spork if you intend to buy prepared salads. Plate is useless.
Yes.
No. Prefer cash. However, you will find ATM in the main towns (not so much on Primitivo…).
Hey, here’s just a quick overview over the variant (not much internet atm). After Llanos you leave town following the road for a few hundred meters. Once through the big bend you’ll see a trail leaving the road to your left (there are signs, see pics).
At first the trail goes straight through...
I take a Cash Card with me loaded with the currencies I will be using. I withdraw cash from ATMs, usually those in bank foyers and pay cash for everything. I have never had a problem.
No experience myself but I met a young couple with a baby on the Camino. They seemed very relaxed and I asked them ‘how it was’. Basically they just said you needed to be a lot more planned and organised, and that the ‘default position’ as a young parent is to be planned and organised anyway so...
This one I own, it’s the light weight version of the one @Gobsmacked by the World is talking about. No pit zips, not as waterproof, and only available in dark blue, not red….
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