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  1. tominrm

    Alert WARNING: Sexual predator near Tuído on Portuguese Central

    I hope people realize that when something like this happens to you, it is a 100%. Reporting to the police may help others in the future but not the victim. I think it is about time to bite the bullet and say that you have to expect this kind thing may happen until the human behavior changes...
  2. tominrm

    It's unbelievably hot here!

    Yes, that’s what I am getting here in Brisbane right now.
  3. tominrm

    Happy new year from 2024 here in Aotearoa New Zealand

    Kia Ora! I wish I knew these things when I first planned my trip. I am going to see if I can change my plans and the extra cost of re-arranging. I am learning a lot about New Zealand lately. Thanks.
  4. tominrm

    Rain...rain pants?

    Rain pants? What for? Every time I wore rain pants i was soaked with sweat. You get wet either way.
  5. tominrm

    Happy new year from 2024 here in Aotearoa New Zealand

    I am planning to go to New Zealand in March, 2024 for a month. Plan to hike many tracks in North and South isands.
  6. tominrm

    Experience with Plantar Fasciitis

    There are literally hundreds of things professionals recommend you to do/wear/apply, and it still takes months to get to normal. You never know which one of those, or all of what you have done, helped. After several months your pain will be gone. Wonder what would happen if you don't do anything.
  7. tominrm

    Ryanair Carry-On

    I thought I was only one with that suspicion.
  8. tominrm

    Ryanair Carry-On

    Thank you very much to all who replied to my question. Now I have good understanding of Ryanair baggage policy. I have not purchased any tickets yet; I am asking this now so that I can compare the fares with baggage charges included. Obviously Ryanair has changed its policy to charge carry-on...
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    Ryanair Carry-On

    Hello, last week I traveled on Frontier Airlines(U.S.) and became aware of their carry-on luggage and personal bag policy. Until then I thought one carry-on is always free as long as it fits in overhead bin. I have not traveled on Ryanair since COVID outbreak, and I am wondering if the airline...
  10. tominrm

    Camino Portuguese in November?

    Thanks. I guess I need to prepare for wet, cool, and short days.
  11. tominrm

    Camino Portuguese in November?

    Thank you all who responded. It sounds encouraging. I expect that things are not going to be like during the main season, but I was afraid the whole thing is virtually shut down.
  12. tominrm

    Camino Portuguese in November?

    Hello, Everyone. Unfortunately, the only time I have in 2023 to walk the Camino is after November 5 and want to walk Camino Portuguese from Porto. The questions I have are: 1. Will there be enough albergues open in the month of November along the CP route? 2. I don't think I can carry my...
  13. tominrm

    Ryanair and cabin bags?

    I have an Osprey Althos 50L backpack and have had no problems with taking it onboard on several RyanAir flights. I don't know if they changed their rules recently, but 36L size should be OK. My backpack fits in the overhead space. Unlike luggages it is hard to measure a backpack because the...
  14. tominrm

    Tall Ships Adventure!

    Love the idea, but for 1500 pounds? How many days would it take?
  15. tominrm

    Walking the Camino Portuguese in November - what to Expect?

    Thank you for your input. I now wonder if I should wait until 2024.
  16. tominrm

    Walking the Camino Portuguese in November - what to Expect?

    Hi, everyone, I usually walked in the spring, but the last year, 2022, I had to walk in November. The weather was not an issue for me, but closure of albergues, services, and backpack delivery were. I walked from Sarria and realized things are not the same as the spring. This year I am...
  17. tominrm

    John Brierley is seriously ill - an invitation to send messages of thanks and support.

    This is a sad story indeed. John is also known as the author of Camino Bible. His guide books helped so many people planning for their camino, especially their first camino. I still have my 2014 version of Camino France. In 2016 I was on Camino Portuguese, and in one of albergues I stayed...
  18. tominrm

    Albergue kitchens on the Norte

    I think it is becoming a trend that albergues close down their kitchen. Kitchen uses electricity, many people don’t clean up after using the kitchen, and it cost money to replace broken or missing items. Although I would like to see more kitchens open, but I can’t blame albergues closing it...
  19. tominrm

    Best U.S. $$$ Denominations

    Just curious. Does DB charge you a fee for using their ATM? Probably not if you have an account with the bank. I used Schwab debit card to get cash from their ATMs, and I don't think DB charges me any fees.
  20. tominrm

    ATM Choices in Spain

    On November 18,2022 after finishing my walk, I had a few hours in Santiago before I leave for my next destination. Then I realized I might need more euros so I decided get some cash out of ATM, and this turned out to be an experiment answering what I always wondered about whenever I used an ATM...

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