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    Do ATMs in Spain require a chip in your card?

    My bank does not yet make cards that have the chips in them. I know some european businesses online require a chip to do transactions. Will I be okay for ATMs with my debit card even though it has no chip? 3 more sleeps to go and getting nervous!
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    Unable to buy train tix...HELP!

    I need to buy a train ticket from Terminal4 of Madrid-Barajas to Avila for June 15, as in 12 days from now. I know such ticket exists for 7-10 days in the future, but for the date I want it won't come up on RENFE as a possibility. I'm very confused and concerned...will it only let me purchase...
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    Starting my camino from SJPP on June 18

    Hello all, This is my token post to the calendar. I'm flying in to Madrid on June 15, taking a couple days in Avila to see St. Teresa's convent and get over my jet lag, then heading to SJPP to start the Frances. This will be my first pilgrimage. Buen camino to all, Lisa
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    VISA needed?

    I'm flying into Madrid from the United States and am wondering if a VISA is needed or if a passport is sufficient. Please advise if you have recently traveled from the USA. Lisa
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    Best time to buy plane tix?

    I'm planning my camino Frances for this June/July and am flying from the USA to Madrid round trip. Is there a "best time" to find the best deals on airline tix or is it hit or miss? Right now they're running around $1400 (USD).
  6. lrisvold

    Route de Napoelon or the Road Less Traveled?

    So I'm trying to decide which route I should take from SJPP to Roncesvalles. I've never hiked before and have been training some but am still concerned about the 1st day's walk. I know there's a price difference between Orisson and Valcarlos. I've read that the road through Valcarlos is less...
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    Needed laminated documents?

    I know I read somewhere else on this forum that a pilgrim took some papers and laminated them to assist with their camino, such as the stages pages from Brierley's guide. I'm considering not taking the whole book but instead just taking what I need from it and laminating it so it stays nice...
  8. lrisvold

    Iowa pilgrims

    I'm planning my first camino (Frances) summer 2015 and am wondering if there's any other Iowa pilgrims out there. Would love to meet other camino folks in person without driving all the way to Chicago. ~Lisa
  9. lrisvold

    swiss army knife on planes

    I've read that many pilgrims found their knife/multi use tool to be one of the most valuable things they brought. I would like to bring one but am traveling from the USA and am unsure how I would go about getting something like that through the airlines. I hadn't planned to check any baggage...

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