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  1. witsendwv

    Spanish language on Caminos outside of Spain

    I am not quite sure what your question is, but having traveled to the Houston/Galveston area in the past year several times I can say I have used my Spanish skills (limited as they may be) several times. In Spain, regardless of which region- Castilian works just fine. If you are going to be in a...
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    Accommodations in Madrid

    If you arrive mid afternoon from the US, once you get through customs all you are going to want to do is eat and then sleep. I agree that staying at one of the hotels close to Chamartin would be best as I don't think that you are going to want to "sight see" in Madrid at that point. Just make...
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    Travel Insurance

    The insurance offered when you purchase your ticket may only be trip cancellation insurance. If your are looking for medical coverage- purchase separately. We use GEO Blue Global to supplement our health insurance. Medicare does not pay for services internationally. Check with your current...
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    Are passport copies accepted at albergues?

    Even though the passport card is not for European travel we carry it in addition to our passport books. We keep them separate in the event of loss/stolen book. We do not travel with our drivers licenses so the card is another original form of identification to present to the US Embassy that...
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    Albergue Etiquette

    It is not necessarily an "inconsiderate man" who soiled the seat. I have been in many Ladies Rooms that have had urine on the seat. Women will try and stand to urinate rather than sit and it makes a terrible mess. :p🥾
  6. witsendwv

    Are passport copies accepted at albergues?

    Not at an albergue, but an apartment in Sevilla a few years ago- the host accepted a photo of our passports. We had just left the apartment and would have returned to get the originals, but he accepted and took a photo of our copies. It would be interesting if we could use our passport cards...
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    Are passport copies accepted at albergues?

    Please let us know if the card works for you. They are so much easier to access than our passport books.
  8. witsendwv

    Women's swimsuit

    I do the same-my top is actually short sleeved (made out of swimsuit fabric) that can double as a t-shirt.
  9. witsendwv

    How Camino starts..

    Good luck, a friend of mine is flying this weekend as has already had cancellations and changes. Hope you get to your destination on time.
  10. witsendwv

    I have now narrowed my book choice down to two.

    I first read Iberia when I was in middle school which lead to my love of all things "Iberian" and a desire to travel in Spain. I have recently started to read again, but could not ever imagine carrying on camino except in ebook format.
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    Memory lane

    Memories not of the first days, but the first day leaving SdC to Fisterra. We too almost never argue, but that morning we were just at odds with each other. I walked ahead (fuming) into a bar and ordered a coffee. The two men behind the bar had a box with a cake and I asked for a piece. It was...
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    Travel Insurance for Americans

    Evacuation insurance I believe comes into play after the fact-you have to evacuate and then get reimbursement. Medjet will pick you (and a companion) up and take you to a hospital of choice in one of their jets.
  13. witsendwv

    Travel Insurance for Americans

    We don't use trip cancellation insurance but we do have medical insurance as well as a membership to Medjet for evacuation. Minor medical issues can be cared for in Spain, but I would rather be evacuated to a hospital of my choice in the US for any major illness or injury. Getting home ASAP is...
  14. witsendwv

    If You Are Sick

    My son has asthma that is triggered every autumn- he coughs constantly for about a month and sometimes very hard. Like you when he is in bed and resting the coughing does decrease. His pulmonologist told us that we don't cough in our sleep- this is why people who are caught sleeping during a...
  15. witsendwv

    Change train in Ourense from Madrid to Sarria

    I agree with J Wilhaus. We have often taken a flight from DC that arrives at about 6AM. Sometimes we have been at our hotel in Madrid to sleep by 8AM, but the last time our flight arrived with eight other flights and there was no one in immigration control. We arrived at our hotel about 10:30...
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    What are your favorite Camino misspellings on the forum?

    My husband's sister taught Italian at a university and spoke Sicilian as well. When my son was in middle school he wrote a term paper and asked her whether to use panino or panini. She told him that while panino was correct in the context in which he was using the word he could use panini as...
  17. witsendwv

    My own socks test

    Darn Tough socks are my favorite socks- they also have a lifetime guarantee so you can return them for a new pair anytime.
  18. witsendwv

    What are your favorite Camino misspellings on the forum?

    I always use my given name Patricia because Pat sounds like Pot to me when in Spain. (Patti sounds even worse!) 😊 🥾
  19. witsendwv

    Most Dangerous stage on Camino Frances.?

    ....especially on a bridge on a curved area of the road that is heavy with trucks!!!....
  20. witsendwv

    Rip off Restaurant

    You have been here in the US for a month and are still eating at Denny's?? Haven't eaten there in decades, and also avoid IHOP. Look for local mom and pop restaurants for breakfast.

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