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  1. Roamin' Rob

    Do Alberques take reservations?

    Can I call Albergues before arriving to reserve three bed/spots? (I'll have three in my party) If so, how far in advance will they take a reservation? Can it be reserved with a credit card, like hotels? Leaving for Spain Sunday 7/26!
  2. Roamin' Rob

    Albergues; good, better, best?

    Because my two teenaged Daughters will be hiking the Camino Frances with me, I prefer to not stay in the most rustic, basic Albergues. With all due respect to all the Albergue proprietors, is there any rating system for Albergues? I've seen several Albergue Directories; are they useful and...
  3. Roamin' Rob

    Cash, Credit, ATMs?

    I don't think so. Call them.
  4. Roamin' Rob

    Cash, Credit, ATMs?

    Thanks all. I meant to say my bank in the US, its not actually US Bank. I like to Schwab idea. ATM fees can add up.
  5. Roamin' Rob

    Photo sharing with family back home

    Thank you all for the numerous and varied suggestions.
  6. Roamin' Rob

    Photo sharing with family back home

    My hope is to post daily photos during my pilgrimage so family back home can see our journey. Fortunately I use T-Mobile as a carrier here in the US and they tell me my T-Mobile service in Spain will have no cost for data (or texting). So, what are some good photo sharing services that I...
  7. Roamin' Rob

    Cash, Credit, ATMs?

    How high are the ATM fees? I've heard $5 + 3% charged by the ATM provider (my US bank said THEY will not charge me a fee). I will be paying for myself and my two daughters from Leon to Santiago so think I'll need lots of Euros for food and shelter. Do many placed along the Camino Frances...
  8. Roamin' Rob

    Earning the Compostela certificate

    Thanks all. We'll hope to avoid injury and insure we walk the last 100km.
  9. Roamin' Rob

    Earning the Compostela certificate

    Is the minimum required to earn the certificate the LAST 1oo km or a minimum of 100 km? My family and I are going from Leon to Santiago. As an example, if we made it from Leon to only as far as Portomarin and got our credential stamped properly along the way, and then got injured or something...
  10. Roamin' Rob

    Carry a Bath towel? Sleeping bag? Rain coat?

    Thanks, Pilgrims. (I'm not even John Wayne!)
  11. Roamin' Rob

    Carry a Bath towel? Sleeping bag? Rain coat?

    The kindness of the Camino and its Pilgrims is evident by all the quick and informative replies. Thank you all very much.
  12. Roamin' Rob

    Carry a Bath towel? Sleeping bag? Rain coat?

    Do you experienced Pilgrims recommend taking your own bath towel? What about sleeping bag? We are not sure what the typical Albergue accommodations include. Our pilgrimage is July 27 - Aug 17 and not sure if a rain coat is needed or worth the (light) weight to carry.
  13. Roamin' Rob

    How long does Madrid Airport Customs take?

    Thank you all for the many replies. I believed I had set an email notification or alert to be sent to me each time a reply post was made. I didn't get any email notifications so I thought there were no posts. My sincere apologies for being so tardy in saying thank you.
  14. Roamin' Rob

    How long does Madrid Airport Customs take?

    Walking the Camino this summer for the first time. International flight arrives in Madrid at 8:30 am and there is an express train leaving the Madrid Chamartin station at 11 am to the city I am starting my Pilgrimage . I don't know if 2.5 hours is enough time to allow getting through customs...

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