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  1. Damien Reynolds

    Ordering beer in Spain

    It depends on what region you're in. Jarra is galicia, I think.
  2. Damien Reynolds

    Ordering beer in Spain

    Ok, like I've never once heard "tercerio". But it may work if you want a botella. Cana is 200 ml,
  3. Damien Reynolds

    Ordering beer in Spain

    Well then you should speak spanish. :) This is another go to line: "Lo siento. No puedo hablar en espanol bueno. Hablame como soy un niñito que no es intelligenete,
  4. Damien Reynolds

    Ordering beer in Spain

    People are too worried about themselves to care what you do. Unless you wake them up banging on the Albergue door.
  5. Damien Reynolds

    Ordering beer in Spain

    I don't think I've ever ordered a glass of wine in my life, so I have no clue. I do however have a wine trick for the camino... so like if you get a "pilgrims menu" it comes with wine or water... Now I'm not being a connoisseur or anything but it's the cheap stuff. Anyways, if you sit alone you...
  6. Damien Reynolds

    Ordering beer in Spain

    One more thing. "The biggest beer they got" is usually 400-500 ml. It's best when it comes in a frosted glass. Once you see them heading to the freezer, you know you'll get a good one.
  7. Damien Reynolds

    Ordering beer in Spain

    So like I've walked a bunch, and had my share of beers. I think in Spain it depends on the region you are in for how you order it (or even the sizes they offer). I seriously have had this conversation with bartenders at least 100 times. I swear I always get a different answer. My go to now is...
  8. Damien Reynolds

    The one thing I should have done before I left for the Camino

    Yes, O'Ceb catches people by surprise. sometimes.
  9. Damien Reynolds

    The one thing I should have done before I left for the Camino

    OMG. My greatest fear. Imagine those old school smoke detectors with the 9 volt batteries "beeping" for a month for all my neighbors to hear? Upgrading to those 10 year ones with Lithium batteries before my next trip.
  10. Damien Reynolds

    The one thing I should have done before I left for the Camino

    Ok, so this is sort of embarrassing. On my way home from Spain (at the airport!) I received an email from my Home Owners Association. They said the nice couple who live beneath me reached out and said my guest bathroom toilet has been running for months. OMG. Whoops! That is like a $7 part at...
  11. Damien Reynolds

    The one thing I should have done before I left for the Camino

    OK, the appliance thing is real (for me). The last few times I've gone on extended Caminos I've come back home to realize some major household appliance doesn't work. Last time it was my dishwasher (Still haven't fixed it). This time it was my water heater (replaced that for sure... $$$ (it was...
  12. Damien Reynolds

    US International Phone plan or Spanish SIM card while on the Camino?

    I think it boils down to convenience/reliability vs price. I like keeping my USA number. I like unlimited data and calling. And I know, on multiple occasions, friends that went the other route and have experienced difficulties... (though they may not have been the most tech savvy or understood...
  13. Damien Reynolds

    Two backpacks?

    Like a little one for walking... maybe like 15 to 20 liters. As far as the shipping I don't think its size really matters. I've seen all sorts of bags labeled for shipment, from 35L bags to full on suitcases.
  14. Damien Reynolds

    US International Phone plan or Spanish SIM card while on the Camino?

    I've met friends out there using SIms. About half of them end up asking me to use my personal hotspot when they can't connect (for various reasons). I like my ATT international plan... works out to about $3 / day after 30 days. Yah, it's $10/day but they only charge for the first 10 days in the...
  15. Damien Reynolds

    The one thing I should have done before I left for the Camino

    I, personally, would go on walks, everyday (wearing your pack and using your trekking poles.) Start slow and build up. 5 miles then 6 etc. if you are leaving from SJPdP, that first day on the Napoleon route is the hardest day of all the Caminos I've ever walked, though I've never stopped at...
  16. Damien Reynolds

    LIVE from the Camino Conditions on Via de la Plata

    I didn't time anything well, I just went back to Spain when I had the itch and followed advice on this forum as to where to go. As far as crossings, the one that was major was the first time I've ever started across any body of water and said, "um, no. I better not." Like I was about to get...
  17. Damien Reynolds

    LIVE from the Camino Conditions on Via de la Plata

    Ooooh, this is a bummer. Best wishes for the pilgrims out now. Feel for you.
  18. Damien Reynolds

    Wow! Hotel Norte y Londres prices

    I've said it before... Santa Semana is the best. (although this year its early = weather stuff). A little pricey compared, BUT there is a parade everyday. (Procession).
  19. Damien Reynolds

    LIVE from the Camino Damien on the Mozárabe

    Darn straight! Whoops...
  20. Damien Reynolds

    A long (winding) road.

    Leaving Foncebaddon, today.

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