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  1. t2andreo

    La Tuna in Santiago

    Originally, and stil in major university towns, a Tuna was comprised of students. But, for those of us who are fans of the Santiago tuna that performs almost nightly under the arches of the Raxoi Palace on Plaza Obradoiro, we might all agree that it has evolved into something like a social club...
  2. t2andreo

    Any experience in using your Non-EU Visa Debit Card with 6-digit PIN in ATMs?

    In my 50 year travel experience, 4-digit PINs are the most used. I have all my cards set for 4-digit pins and never have problems anywhere in Europe.
  3. t2andreo

    Alert Theft at Roncesvalles

    The things you take the most protective care about those items, which, the loss of, would curtail your Camino. Other things: ponchos, pillows, clothing, inexpensive gadgets, can be replaced. Passports, credit and debit cards, money, and electronics or medication are harder or impossible to...
  4. t2andreo

    Unfortunate, but true...

    You should be able to rent a bike at Burgos and return it at Leon with little problem. Ask here. There are likely many forum members who can recommend bicycle rental places in Burgos. It affects how you pack. But, you can always use the Correos to ship unneeded items (while biking) ahead to...
  5. t2andreo

    Bar etiquette

    Good breeding shows. Remember, you are likely a guest in a foreign country. Be a good guest.
  6. t2andreo

    Holed Up With a Nasty Cold

    This happens. I contracted severe bronchitis in 2013, the first few days out of SJPdP, and limped into Pamplona. Having a private hotel room with heat that I controlled helped a lot. I slept in my sleeping bag, under the covers, with the extra blanket on top - with the heat turned up as high as...
  7. t2andreo

    Alert Theft at Roncesvalles

    NEVER - LIKE EVER - be separated from your valuables, even for a moment. Cargo pants with lots of pockets help. Cross torso bags, like a fanny or bum bag worn cross-body are also good. The less it looks like a woman's handbag - purse, the more of a deterrent it is. If an albergue has...
  8. t2andreo

    Parking at SJPP

    Send a private conversation to MonaSP. She is a manager at the Pilgrim Office at SJPdP. If anyone knows about long term parking for an RV, she likely will. IIRC there is long term parking available at SJPdP. You are not the first person to have this need. Hope this helps. Tom
  9. t2andreo

    Can I pack my small multi tool in carry on luggage (backpack)?

    Distilling all this down to a "rule of thumb," I opine: IF IN DOUBT - PACK IT IN CHECKED BAGGAGE - OR DO NOT BRING IT - PERIOD. Hope this helps. Tom
  10. t2andreo

    Scanning Credential and Laminating Compostela

    One year, perhaps a decade ago, I purchased an A4-sized binder and A4 plastic document sleeves at an Oriental Bazar in Santiago. This allows me to keep all my certificates in one convenient binder, on a shelf. They are always there as memory joggers or for story telling. My credentials are in...
  11. t2andreo

    A lift from Ponferrada to Santiago de compostela

    There are trains.
  12. t2andreo

    Rain Pants?

    This is a "time of year" thing. From May through September, the rain pants are not needed. Synthetic fiber walking pants or shorts will dry very fast. We all know that bare skin is also drip-dry. I have worn REI "Sahara" 100 nylon fabric, zip-off cargo pants for the past decade. They dry from...
  13. t2andreo

    Can I pack my small multi tool in carry on luggage (backpack)?

    For what is might be worth. The THREE mini tools that were confiscated - all in Madrid - were sized near exactly like the one on the left, but with NO knife blade, and with the addition of a tiny pliers. Clearly, the larger variety on the right ought to be prohibited. But the one on the left...
  14. t2andreo

    Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT

    This is an interesting dialog. I thought how best to contribute. I decided to make a list. I part, it duplicates some of the comments above from other veteran pilgrims - thank you. Here are some observations from long-experience - for fair weather Caminos. Winter requires more stuff: 1. Less...
  15. t2andreo

    Can I pack my small multi tool in carry on luggage (backpack)?

    NO! In some European countries, and in particular at Madrid, security personnel will confiscate any multi-tool, no matter how small. Over the past five or six years, I have lost THREE tiny Gerber pocket multi-tools with NO CUTTING BLADE. The reason given was "it's a tool. No tools are...
  16. t2andreo

    Botafumerio out of service

    Just by way of conversation, I believe the rope HAS failed three times over the years. SO, it CAN happen.
  17. t2andreo

    Wisepilgrim app

    IIRC one side depicts the distance from the beginning to Santiago, while the other side displays the remaining distance to Santiago. Of course, I could be wrong. In any event, I am sure Michael will weigh in shortly with the correct answer. Hope this helps. Tom
  18. t2andreo

    Botafumerio out of service

    Everyone needs to understand that this mechanism is hundreds of years old. It employs precise geometry and engineering - for the time. All the parts are custom made. You cannot just go to the local DIY store for replacement parts. When the rest of the Cathedral was renovated - an excellent job...
  19. t2andreo

    Pillow - bring one or is it provided?

    They do sometimes leak over time. I note that the valves are the first thing to go.
  20. t2andreo

    Pillow - bring one or is it provided?

    I carry an inflatable air pillow (Sea to Summit). It is useful in case there are no pillows - or they are unsuitable. Also, I like to elevate my feet when sleeping at night. I typically use the bed pillow for that purpose and my inflatable pillow for my head - or vice versa. This inflatable...

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