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Ok Thanks everyone--simply an unlocked iphone 6--the packets sold at the tabac were sealed and seemed to be what the locals were using, I have used sim cards purchased in many countries and had no problem--but usually at the actual orange, voda phone etc outlets--just curious why the card all...
Its been a long time since I've been on the site and I can't find exactly where I should be asking this question. Could someone tell me why the sim cards I purchased at the corner café in Paris would not work in my iphone. I did wind up going to the Orange store and had success there but it...
Hello Margaret. I've just tuned into the forum for the first time in months and I see you are off again on another marvellous adventure. You were a great help and comfort to me as I planned my first camino last year. I'll never forget your kindness. I'm wishing you great joy on your journey...
I was wondering if anyone could direct me to a site/post that would have some numbers from the earlier years--numbers of pilgrims through the middle ages. I have read some comparisons that pilgrims receiving their compostelas now are close to the numbers of the middle ages...is this possible...
I just got my notice from the company--Macabi skirts are having their Xmas sale!!! happy happy joy joy :):):):)
20 % off
http://www.macabiskirt.com/shop/skirts/macabi-skirt
I have worn my macabi everyday except the day I washed it. I too had to buy a toggle for it as I lost enough weight it was falling down. Best investment I ever made and even though I was asked numerous personal questions, am I in a cult, am I a Mormon?!?, do you like hiking in a skirt (like it...
As I am now two days from Santiago I have to say that when I originally posted this question it was a little tongue in cheek, and a little diversion from the butterflies I had before I left. But I have to say that apart from once or twice when I was physically unable to climb into the top bunk...
Not with US company. Canada. Good old Sasktel. I took my SIM card out in Canada and am just using the phone as an iPod/iPad. I think it will stop me from using my phone too much by forcing me to wait for a wifi hotspot. Of course if I really need it I guess I'm hooped. Will try to hold out till...
I'm in Paris right now enroute to SJPdP and I have an unlocked iphone. I just popped my SIM card out to eliminate any extra charges and have been using it with free wifi like an iPad. It works great. If wifi is good in Spain I may not need to even buy a card but will play it by ear. I get text...
Who would have thunk that an innocuous little thread about bunk beds would raise the hair and ire of pilgrims?!? I have enjoyed immensely the diversion and enlightenment of this thread--there is of course no right and wrong answer, only pilgrims thoughts and experiences, many funny :)
I would...
Thank you William. I only started this thread to keep my mind off the fact that I am leaving next Monday for Paris and am a bundle of nerves. I'm finding it so interesting and calming. Thanks everyone for contributing :-)
I have one week to go before I leave for Paris and am a bundle of nerves--I need something to channel my thoughts away from the actual travel days to when I can just put my pack on and start walking...so something twigged when I was reading the Macabi skirt thread--someone CHOSE the top...
I have the charcoal one and I LOVE it. I'm only sorry I didn't go for the raspberry wine one as I'm a sucker for happy colors. I was afraid of dirt on it. I do chores in my skirt every now and then and the dirt from baby goat hooves just brushes off. I also work in the garden in it and nothing...
Hello Hotelmedicis--
Thank-you for your heads up. I have indeed changed my hotel after googling "civil unrest" in Paris--the pictures are quite frightening!!
It's funny what does and doesn't make the news over here--I am an avid CBC listener and we have heard nothing about these riots...
I have a Blue Cross Travel pak but am wondering how much coverage is needed/enough and if there are other providers with better ( I know, relative term) coverage. What do other Canadians use?
Hello everyone--I have been spying on the forum for several months now, actually longer, and decided back before Xmas that I would go this fall. I hadn't really decided to 'come out' as it were, but thanks to some encouragement from an entirely unexpected yet exceedingly kind source, and an...
Thanks again Margaret--I can't find an email address but they have a facebook page so I sent them a message...but if no reply I'll make sure I have enough cash---thanks very much
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