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    Problems with Iberia and American Airlines (standby seats and lost luggage)

    And don't forget to slip a Tile/AirTag into your luggage. I have heard of Pilgrims that were in one country and could see the tag at an airport in another country – – despite bagging control insisting that the bag was not in a different country. That really allowed them to locate the bag correctly.
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    Albergue with privacy curtain (and towel)

    I do not. I also like privacy. I always ask for a lower bunk when I reserve a bed. And I have found that if I can create even a partial sight barrier, at my head, this helps. I carry 2 things to accomplish this. My somewhat long, but narrow, microfiber towel doubles as 12-14 inch screen. And I...
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    Problems with Iberia and American Airlines (standby seats and lost luggage)

    From your comments, it looks like (?) at least part of the problem is not allowing enough time for connections (esp on the return home when you said a 15 min delay leaving Santiago caused many to miss their connections). For international flight connections, the recommended time between...
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    Last minute advice for solo traveler

    Download google translate--a free App. I used it about 12-15 times on my Porto to Santiago Camino this April.
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    Doctor in Fão?

    Draining is not really recommended and blisters don't often get infected. But, it sounds like your bisters are big. One of the main issues is pain from the blisters. Generally, you usually need to first put on something that is nonstick, such as a large bandaid, then a padding such as moleskin...
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    From just before Burgos - 47 friggin kms to find a bed!!!

    If it's by about 1 PM on a weekend that is also a holiday. Otherwise, a hostel or albergue not on booking.com and not on some of the hiking apps, is likely the only chance of finding a bed. At least that was my experience last May, in Pamplona, on a Saturday, during a festival.
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    Beds in First Stage Albergues - Current Situation, late May 2024

    I agree. It varies day to day. I did the Frances late May of last year, and despite having a reservation, the Roncesvalle albergue was so overwhelmed that we had to wait 1 hour, 45 min in a queue, to sign in. That night, according to the albergue, all hotel beds were also full. and all beds...
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    Is 5 days in Finisterre a bad idea?

    Finisterre is TINY. You need 1 night to see the sunset at the lighthouse. A second night only if you really need more rest. The coastline between Muxia and Finisterre is incredible--but if you don't want to walk it, the bus from Santiago to Finisterre go along the coast (sit in n the side behind...
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    Lost & Found Erika! I have your pilgrim passport. Are you in Tineo?

    If you don't hear from her, you may want to contact the Pilgrim Center in Santiago and ask that they post a note at the area that hands out the credentials so that they can look for her.
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    Albergues in Porto (early June)

    Definitely ahead-- at least 1 month. I loved Passenger INN, inside the train station.
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    The Pilgrim’s Guide to Etiquette

    I think it's a great idea. I think some people are very nice but disturb people because they don't know what the etiquette is--or the owner of the hostel or albergue doesn't post a few guidelines that would really help. For example, a sweet young couple from Asia, were up until 11PM, ...
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    How to get rid of bed bugs from silk and merino items?

    I see 3 choices: 1. Do what the hospitalera insists, and take your chances 2. Go somewhere else 3. Keep items you don't want to wash in a plastic bag, somewhere outside
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    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    What brand of poncho did your son wear?
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    If You Are Sick

    True!!
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    If You Are Sick

    True, but only a small percentage would be people with bronchitis, especially because people with bronchiectasis often don't have enough lung capacity to walk on the Camino.
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    Stomach Bug on Meseta

    Actually, some GI infections can very much be site specific. A few years ago, the Norovirus, was affecting hikers in a specific area who had stayed in a specific shelter. Many had to go to a ER. They closed down the sheltered and disinfected the shelter.
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    Reverse daily luggage transfer

    I have done the Camino Frances (in parts of 40-60 %) four times. I just did the Camino Portuguese and wish I had done it sooner!! I loved it. On days that I gave my back a rest, I used Top Santiago and they were even better than what I used on the Camino Frances.
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    Small juicer, vegetarians and heating element?

    I just finished Camino Portuguese (Porto to Santiago). There are not only grocery stores (Mercardo's), there are also fruit stores everywhere. When I walked the Camino Francis, I was amazed of how many tiny bars could even squeeze their own juice. Really worry about bringing a juicer or a mug...
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    Where to buy an electric kettle

    Would this work?
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    Need help deciding to bring or not to bring

    My advice--lighten your load as much as you can if you are carrying the backpack yourself. 1. It can get cold My advice: 1. It does get cold sometimes during the summer but if you have the ability to layer (ex: leggings then pants +/- rain pants) then liner only. 2. Leave the kindle if from the...

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