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  1. Marbe2

    Low fee ATMs. Where

    I wish that were the case! I always request Euros, but besides the fees banks like Santander charge additional percent from spain, not my bank!
  2. Marbe2

    Best rest day locations on the Coastal Route

    If you stop in Esposende , we stayed at Hotel SuaveMar. It is right across from The ocean. It is a great place to enjoy for a beach day. They have a terrific breakfast that starts at 7:30 am and have an outdoor pool. Depending on your budget, and when you are book, it was of great Value...
  3. Marbe2

    Small hotel for sale on the camino frances.

    Wishing you well!
  4. Marbe2

    Low fee ATMs. Where

    Be careful to differentiate if one is operating in Euros…verses a foreign currency. Even if you request payment in euros, they-still charge higher fees if you are converting from a USA card, for example.
  5. Marbe2

    Walking to O Cebreiro from bus stop in Pedrafita do Cebreiro

    Well, we can respectfully disagree on whether the road is dangerous or not!? I have been on that road, when it was very busy and the taxis were racing up and down around the curbs! Fear-mongering😄 no… my experience! But The statement, “ You came all that way to walk, and you take a cab...
  6. Marbe2

    Finally - real food in Santiago!!!

    Well University cafeterias abound throughout Europe. And over the years I often have availed myself of some decent tasty food. That said, when I look to “dine” on the CF, I have a few personal favorite Restaurants or albergues along the way, that cook excellent food and are well before...
  7. Marbe2

    Walking to O Cebreiro from bus stop in Pedrafita do Cebreiro

    The OP is taking a bus from Ponferrada to Piedrafita and not climbing the segment to OCebreiro. OP is asking about climb up to O Cebreiro. Not everyone’s equipped to do a sustained hill walk. OCebreiro is a great place to start a camino!! Don’t we agree that where someone starts their Camino...
  8. Marbe2

    Walking to O Cebreiro from bus stop in Pedrafita do Cebreiro

    The walk up the road is not particularly a safe place to walk. Cars come around those curbs pretty fast!
  9. Marbe2

    Walking to O Cebreiro from bus stop in Pedrafita do Cebreiro

    If you decide to take a taxi….call ahead! Sometimes there is a substantial wait because the taxis are limited in the area. So I would call from Ponferrada to pick you up about 15 minutes after the scheduled arrival time.
  10. Marbe2

    Walking to O Cebreiro from bus stop in Pedrafita do Cebreiro

    It is a bit of a climb, for about 5km. You can take a taxi for circa €10?
  11. Marbe2

    Do you drop any personal restrictions on Camino?

    We try to make healthy food choices on the camino and at home and try to be respectful of people and our environment. Circumstances, may not always be optimal, but no real significant changes.
  12. Marbe2

    Do some people not get stamps?

    We rarely stay anywhere where it is an absolute requirement to have a credential. I do get one stamped I am walking for someone who might be sick and then, I want the credential for them. But normally, no stamps and no credential anymore.
  13. Marbe2

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

    My comment about a second ticket had to do with availability. If you have a ticket for a specific time, and can change it on the day of travel, great, but there still needs to be availability on another train for you to get on! It is possible that some later trains on the day of travel, may...
  14. Marbe2

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

    Amachant, having the flexibility to take a later train is important. I would also keep an eye out for availability on those later trains( remember one must have a seat, no standing room on the train). Sometimes, when I know that train availability is tight, I buy a second train ticket that I...
  15. Marbe2

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

    Good Luck! If flight is on time in T1, then transfer shuttle to T2, Metro to Sants and if you have no checked luggage you may just make it? If time is tight consider taxi? https://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/faq/airport/transport/renfe/time-to-travel-airport-to-sants-train-station.html
  16. Marbe2

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

    I try, whenever possible, to fly directly to a destination….even when a connecting flight in Europe is substantial cheaper. So for the CF, I always fly directly to Madrid then take the train to my starting point! The problem the OP describes is prevalent among many airlines. I recently flew...
  17. Marbe2

    Ranking my top 10 foods from the Camino

    (10) Restaurant de Tagliatella in Pamplona is always a winner! Sometimes you need a reservation, however. Whatever we order from the menu has been good…definitely not on €35 per day budget. Once or twice Chuleton. Usually in Leon and Arzua. Home cooked baked chicken at an albergue in...
  18. Marbe2

    Stomach Bug on Meseta

    Actually we usually use tissues which I carry and periodically replenish, to touch the handles and open the bathroom doors. We also do this on airplanes because their bathrooms are disgusting too! Clorox wipes, which will kill the Norovirus, are brought from home. We also bring a small amount...
  19. Marbe2

    Stomach Bug on Meseta

    I am really surprised there are not more infections on the CF! The conditions and lack of ventilation in some locations on the CF forces me to avoid certain bathrooms at all cost, unless, we early risers, get to it before the crowds. Sometimes there is no soap, no toilet paper, and the...
  20. Marbe2

    Death of American pilgrim in Castromaior today

    Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

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