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  1. Teddie

    Are there Book swaps on the Camino. What book would you take.

    Consider a small "Bible".
  2. Teddie

    SIM cards and e-sim advice

    Vodafone is good. Flying in? Go to cell phone kiosk, they will charge you about $30E for a 28day physical sim card ( leave your eSim activated for when you return ), they will activate new SIM at the kiosk....and you are "good to go".
  3. Teddie

    Voice or data only mobile plans

    Purchase a SIM for $30E when you arrive in Spain airport, they have vending machines or cell kiosk with nice attendant who will activate the card so you are 'good to go' ( maybe this option will be $40E but worth it ) . This will give you as much data and voice that you will ever need ( assuming...
  4. Teddie

    Small Folding Knife - Buses/Trains in 2024

    I have had a small knife taken on two occasions, 'depends on security of the day' ( some have mentioned similar ). "Things to do" on starting a Camino. I stop in the first sizeable town China Store and pick up a knife, they always have an assortment, yes... it's not high quality but it will cut...
  5. Teddie

    Looking for advice for Camino Primitivo

    Your trip sounds wonderful. I suggest you both stay flexible, mentally and physically, especially with baggage transfer, of which may prove frustrating and fill you day with some anxiety....if it is a short day carry your pack. Forget the tour companies and do not discount the albergues they...
  6. Teddie

    How long is the Meseta?

    If you have to trim a week off the Camino from St Jean to Santiago ... make it the meseta (hop onto a train). The meseta has it's good parts, but sections of walking beside a busy highway for hours are Not for me.
  7. Teddie

    OK guys, what underwear?

    Years back purchased every type of underwear style sold. I was adamant that I would find something supportive and that breaths. I tried every one in a field test ( clothing over top ). I have not looked back. ....jock-strap....
  8. Teddie

    Camino Del Norte - smaller stages - Baggage transport

    With your "constraints" and The Norte being not the most supported, I suggest ( and at this point in my life not something I would consider...maybe later ) that you rent a car and have a friend 'leap frog' ahead. It sounds you are setting up for some hardship, frustration and disappointment, of...
  9. Teddie

    LIVE from the Camino Dog attack

    Rabies is in the 'BAT' population ( they fly in from Africa ), "Rabies-free" is due to vaccination program ( if the owner adheres, penalty aside ).
  10. Teddie

    Camino Devil Dog Deterrent

    My original post was "Dog from Hell" ( having had some negativity on the thread name ), I have concluded a long arduous Camino Primitivo early November and am feeling some remise not updating my findings concerning a 'dog deterrent device'. Although my understanding and love for dogs runs long...
  11. Teddie

    Just finished

    The meseta can be an endless open field. This is difficult conditions. Wait out a shower dry if possible, your body was telling you it was not happy.
  12. Teddie

    Just finished

    Good one, but nothing nefarious here, he was looking for a stroll and was ushering me to my seat….i think
  13. Teddie

    Just finished

    I had some days that I had reached my limit “5K ago”. I found moments to appreciate. Moments heightened perhaps by physical stress.
  14. Teddie

    Just finished

    Verde….Long and I hit it on nasty weather.
  15. Teddie

    Just finished

    I just asked him nicely where Casa Ivar was located ?
  16. Teddie

    Just finished

    “ got in “ from Primitivo with variant. Some very tough days ( more later ), just flying out. I did find time to visit Casa Ivar, ( walked around until a friendly policeman with machine gun ushered me to the door ), Ivar was off for the holiday ( All Saints Day I believe ), met Barrita ( not...
  17. Teddie

    Walking Primitivo from Oviedo from Oct. 15th any tips are welcome

    Starting solo Oct 14. May see you on the trail ... pilgrim.
  18. Teddie

    Casa Ivar now at new location

    Yee...A on the new move
  19. Teddie

    Amount of euros

    I carry cash , rare do I use a card, never an ATM ( backup only ). There are various threads on amount required per day.
  20. Teddie

    Dog from Hell ?

    The post is about "aggressive dogs" and defence against them. You are Not missing anything.

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