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I would love to see the Botafumeiro when we are at the Pilgrim Mass. Since it is for only used for special feasts and groups, I am not counting on seeing it. I certainly don't have the funds required to make it appear at an out of ordinary time. It would be a wonderful cap to the experience of...
I am very grateful for this forum. For over a year I have been reading posts and occasionally asking questions. I have learned a lot. We leave on Sept 1 and I think I am as prepared as I can be. I am trying to develop an attitude of accepting what comes my way. My knee has started acting up...
Thanks for all the good suggestions. I had not thought of asking if I can administer the shots myself since the doctor seems to want me to come in to get them. He's a reasonable sort and he might be willing to do that. I would guess I need two shots during the time of my trip. My doctor doesn't...
I guess my question is too specific for an answer. I suspect that B12 is available at a pharmacy from elsewhere on the Internet. I have not had experience self-administering shots. Do pharmacists have staff that do that sort of thing in Spain?
We plan to take six weeks to walk the camino in the fall. I take B12 shots every three weeks for my anemia. I can take one right before I go, and it would be my preference to have another one while I am in Spain. Will I be able to get one from a pharmacist in Spain or will I need to go to a...
Thanks so much! I have my choices now and I think it should work out very well. I am preparing by learning as much Spanish as I can and we are working at our conditioning. We are looking forward to a great experience full of a lot of surprises. We leave on Sept 1. I can hardly wait.
We are flying from the US to Barcelona where are going to spend several days visiting friends before beginning our pilgrimage in Roncesvalles. I believe that there is a train from Barcelona to Pamplona and then we can take a bus. The information I found on the forum regarding this is several...
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