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Two days ago I got bit by a black fly while sitting on a rock taking a break. Today it was gnats gnats everywhere. Lol I’m no scientist but I’ve noticed at home that the bug seasons are shifting with climate changes. Of course I own a bug net and it’s at home because it never even occurred to...
I did some backpacking in 2020. I own one of those tiny stoves that use a sterno can, and one of those aluminum pots. It all fits inside the pot, and doesn’t weigh much and it’s really easy to use.
My mother is British. I’m an unapologetic tea snob. 😆 I’ll either drink good tea or none at all...
Just in case anyone is wondering, yes the grocery stores are closed, but every single bar was open, overflowing and it was a literal Good Friday party out there last night. 😆
My hostel host for breakfast says that everything will be open for holy Saturday and bars tonight too. But then he said...
Oh wow! I figured if shops were closed, then restaurants would also be closed. Especially since it’s a fasting day as well. Maybe dinner won’t be so hard to find after all!
Yeah I’m good through Good Friday lunch. And I did book the whole Holy Week and am confirming so I don’t lose a bed. It’s just dinner I am thinking about. If I have to fast, so be it.
I noticed today that several grocery stores are closing at 3pm on Thursday and not opening again until Saturday morning (Holy Thursday and Good Friday). I got my rations for today and tomorrow morning but I’m more than a little concerned that nothing is going to be open when I get to my Albergue...
I literally just had this discussion today with a pilgrim from Canada. We were both remarking about the differences. I used to have laying hens so I knew about the protective layer for eggs and being perfectly safe if unwashed. And I am fine with the jamon and cheese bocadillos in a pack.
But...
Whatever works for you. WhatsApp is common in Europe so I was already using it to contact albergue owners, and other pilgrims use it to stay in touch. It was only my husband who downloaded it specifically for me. For my friends and children I use whatever social media platform they are already...
I don’t use texting when I’m traveling. I’m using WhatsApp which works with the SIM card. So does Instagram DM and Facebook Messenger.
You can use WhatsApp and Messenger to make calls too. I did ask what my phone number is when I bought the SIM card but I haven’t made any calls the standard...
This morning my Vodafone SIM card went goofy, kept putting up alerts about iMessage, which I’m not even using. When I shut off the phone and turned it back on, it said my SIM card is locked. I’m on WiFi now. I have the packaging from the card but I have no idea what number on the packing is the...
He was making sure that Delta confirmed everything Spain requires before letting me get on my first plane. When I was waiting at JFK for the second plane they called up probably a dozen people to do what I had done before my first flight. Maybe because it’s in that IATA database they are asking?
I was asked about it a week ago, before boarding my first flight to jfk where I had a connecting flight to Madrid. They asked me for my passport, proof I had a vaccination card, then my QR code and then “do you have €96 a day to cover the number of days of your trip?” I said “yeah” and they...
Great picture. A few years ago a friend ran into him at mass in Malibu, CA and said he was gracious and happy to take a picture with her. I’m a fan. Loved him in West Wing as well.
I've been using google translate to communicate with him via email (he got back to me right away). He always responds in English, which is not necessary of course, but I just think it is so kind and I am grateful (I've got frazzled nerves at this point, so soon before I fly). He's been really...
This popped up on my screen when I went looking for the SJPP gear shop. They have a page specifically set aside to reserve an Altus or anything else you need to grab last minute.
Yes. I’m taking Hibar both shampoo bar and conditioner bar. The blue moisturizing one. And yeah a wide tooth comb is essential. I cut the handle off mine. 😆
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