I had the good fortune to eat at el Bulli shortly before it closed in 2011 and was able to have a drink with Ferran Adria that night. I am very surprised that Arzak along with a long list of other places in San Sebastian did not make this list. San Sebastian is by far the best restaurant scene...
I have lost cork screws to airport security numerous times, that is understandable. One time at CDG I had a carabiner clip removed from my backpack because it supposedly could be used as substitute for brass knuckles. The worst case was a business trip I did, when I awarded stars to my top...
Depending on the Rx, many are available OTC or simply by presenting your script to a pharmacist in Spain. BTW, they are generally less expensive than they are in the US.
"**it happens" and I hope you had a great meal on the segundo dia. Thank God in Portugal, Sunday says something about our Lord and Monday is Segunda Feira or we would all be lost about calendar days.
It happens. I zipped off the lower portion of my hiking pants at a stop for coffee one morning, then walked away without them. An hour or so later someone passed me and asked if I realized what I had done. They did me no favor by leaving them right where I had left them.
Is that the one just left of the main road? I stayed there once and enjoyed the stay in the town because it was less crowded than Leon and there were several nice restaurant options. I think I remember the albergue had a nicely equipped kitchen as well.
From my experience they are aromatic pretty much year round. I am sure some of the Aussies can give more details but I when I lived in Sydney during the summer when they would oozed sap and if there was a heat wave they would spontaneously combust and create bush fires.
Definitely do not PARK your backpack on a chair that another patron might be able to use. Sitting at a table with others is quite customary on the Camino, so please leave other seats at your table open.
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