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    Unfortunate, but true...

    Every inch of the Camino is important! I suggest starting in SJPP, walk as far as time permits, then come back to that spot when time permits and continue. There is no need to rush to Santiago. It's the journey, not the destination! -Paul
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    €12000 fine on Route Napoleon?

    A €12.000 fine is nothing! Imagine being responsible for the death or injury of a First Responder attempting your rescue. How could you live your life with that guilt? -Paul
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    Cancelling Camino - Soliciting Advice

    The Camino has been around for over 1200 years. It will be there next year, too! Why go now and risk injury to yourself? Spend this year training for the Camino at home. Then go to Spain next year with complete confidence that you can walk the required mileage, with much less chance of...
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    What lens or lenses did you used most if you carried a DSLR or mirrorless camera?

    Since you have to ask this question, then it shows that you do not know how to uses a dSLR or mirrorless camera. It's almost as silly as the question, "What exposure settings should I use for Spain?" I'd suggest that you take something simpler to use and lighter to carry. -Paul
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    Atypical/memorable albergues on Camino Francés?

    SAN NICOLÁS DE PUENTE FITERO for pilgrim foot washing ceremony and common meal. See the movie "Camino Documentary: Six Ways to Santiago". In the morning, I discovered that I slept on a crypt in the floor! -Paul
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    Shower/bathroom etiquette in the albergues?

    Well said! That's very good advice. -Paul
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    Camino Frances during the pandemic

    See the prolog of "The Decameron" for a firsthand description of the Black Death. It was fun to re-read during COVID. -Paul
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    Paving, dirt, gravel, or...?

    The treads on the boots will not matter. What does matter is the time you spend training in them a home before your Camino. -Paul
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    Train from Santiago to Madrid airport

    The QR code by itself does *not* grant passage on the Cercanias subway train. You need to take your long-distance ticket to a Cercanias ticket machine, scan it, and the machine will print a free Cercanias ticket. The QR code is only valid for a certain amount of time after your long-distance...
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    Small Folding Knife - Buses/Trains in 2024

    What are the restrictions for mailing a small Opinal knife back to the USA? I was able to once mail a No. 7 knife from the post office in the Madrid airport. There was a lot of language confusion at the window with the customs forms, but they eventually accepted, and it was delivered in a few...
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    Two pilgrims trapped in tree by a cow

    It's far more likely that the pilgrims were the aggressor - "Oh, let's go pet the cow!" -Paul
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    Two injured and disorientated pilgrims rescued by Guardia Civil near Pereje

    Dehydration and low blood sugar, caused by too much exercise and not enough food and water, can certainly cause disorientation and lead to bad decisions. Experienced hikers carry plenty of water and food to prevent this. -Paul
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    Bourbon and cigars

    The Federal Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits, codified under 27 CFR §5.22(b)(1)(i), states bourbon made for U.S. consumption[22] must be: o Produced in the U.S. and its Territories (Puerto Rico), as well as the District of Columbia[24] o Made from a grain mixture that is at least 51%...
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    Bourbon and cigars

    Seeking the familiar when traveling likely means that you will miss out on the opportunity to discover something that you enjoy even better. Also consider that Bourbon must be imported into Spain and likely subject to import duties passed on the buyer. Why pay more for a limited selection? -Paul
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    Bourbon and cigars

    When in Spain, eat and drink like the locals! When you're in Kentucky, then go for the bourbon and cigars. -Paul
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    How to address an Advancing Dog ..in Español please!!

    There are several posts here threating to swing a heavy bike lock at a dog. The movement would likely entice a barking dog to attack. That's only escalating the situation where either the human or the dog is going to get hurt. -Paul
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    How to address an Advancing Dog ..in Español please!!

    While you have the right to protect yourself, cruelty to animals is a crime. Image being a parent explaining the death of the family pet dog to a small child because it barked at someone and was cruelly beaten to death. -Paul
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    CDG to Montparnasse - A Question of Timing

    I like trains, too! But sitting on a train for 4 hours after a 6 hour flight was not appealing to me. In my opinion, the time is better spent in SJPP. Save your train ride experience for somewhere in the Swiss Alps. -Paul
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    CDG to Montparnasse - A Question of Timing

    The benefit of EasyJet flight to Biarritz is that you never need to leave the airport and is faster than the train. -Paul
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    Packing, and what to do with luggage during Camino starting in Leon?

    Your Camino backpack has everything you need to tour Madrid. You do not need a suitcase! -Paul

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