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  1. Dotte Girl

    Language Barrier

    Well I certainly will have to get it right if I am going to get offered seconds on my drinks ☺️!
  2. Dotte Girl

    Language Barrier

    Al, not a bad idea ! I don't think my husband would agree:-)!
  3. Dotte Girl

    Language Barrier

    I have and will keep learning key words in Spanish. Initially I didn't state that I had been TRYING to learn it. I simply questioned my ability to whip off sentences or to be successful at communicating ( which is on my mind). I get it that wherever one is, that I should not expect them to know...
  4. Dotte Girl

    Language Barrier

    I have been practicing with the Rosetta Stone that I bought, reading common words/phrases from Brierley's book, and have used some of the Translation App. on my phone. It's as if I'm not trying to disrespect the locals or their language. I simply feel inadequate in using it.
  5. Dotte Girl

    Language Barrier

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  6. Dotte Girl

    Language Barrier

    I do have this app and was thinking of using it, but didn't know how the locals would react or feel about it. Would they be offended and annoyed that I relied on it instead of learning their language? I would think its better than NO communication.
  7. Dotte Girl

    Language Barrier

    That's good to know. I imagine I will learn a few words as I go! Thanks for your reply! Dotte Girl
  8. Dotte Girl

    Language Barrier

    I am leaving in a week and am very excited. I do worry though about my inability to speak Spanish. For those like me, how have you communicated with the locals and Alburgues?
  9. Dotte Girl

    Can I train as I walk?

    So is walking "up" to Roncesvalles harder than going " down"?

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