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I used my credit card from St Jean to Burgos with no problem, but when I tried to use it to purchase a rideshare in Burgos, my credit card blocked it, sending me an email to approve the purchase. I didn't get the email for several hours, so did not know why my credit card was blocking the sale.
I just finished the Frances (June7). I had both a water bottle and a bladder, planning to drain the bladder each day, then get the bottle filled and add my electrolytes. After the first week I quit using the bladder. Just kept refilling the water bottle. But, I would often fill it with tap water...
Ahh.... thanks for the heads up. A good thing to remember - sometimes we get what we think we wanted, only to find out that it's really not what we wanted after all. Thanks for the wisdom for the road...
I am grateful how people will often remind us that Spain is not a third world country and almost everything we need would be available on the Camino. I hope I'm not overburdening the forum, but I did want to ask about some specific items. Can anyone confirm whether or not I would likely be able...
Hello, friends I have yet to meet... I have seen a lot of discussion about layering and keeping warm; I appreciate all the input. But it seems to me like you all are talking about now (April) or Sept/Oct). As someone who will be walking June 11-July 12, I can't wrap my head around the idea that...
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