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    Poll Credencial nearly full with three days to go. Do you...

    As someone who recently volunteered in the Pilgrims Office, I have only one request—PLEASE write your name and where you would like to be located if you lose your credencial. (It’s also required!). I’ve seen it happen 😔 When you start your second credencial it’s also helpful to write the word...
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    Do Spaniards srsly eat this much tuna?

    “Good for you” doesn’t mean everyone can stomach it. I also ask for sin atún and I’m a healthy, happy, 64 year old. Enjoy your travels while eating what keeps your own, very unique body, healthy and happy. Buen Camino.
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    Question and warning about ATM in Lisbon

    Never pay in your home currency. Let your bank do it back home. The rate is always better
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    Train travel--Lisbon <> Madrid

    I was just about to say thhat. I just checked "The Man in Seat 61" for ideas and he has great options. I always use his site when I travel to Europe. He's never failed me.
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    Revolut instant debit card for intl use

    Just a note to other pilgrims who want to use an ATM or purchase with a credit card (not related to the app mentioned) Never let the ATM do your exchange rate when you take out cash or charge something. Always say you want your bank to do the exchange. The machine will ask what you want to do...
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    Bed bug sheet, any use?

    I purchased the permethrin embedded liner by Sea-to-summit. It does what it says. I sprayed a silk liner with permethrin for my first Camino in 2014. That also worked. The one night I stayed in a lovely private room and did NOT sleep with my liner all the way on me-- bed bugs were swarming up...
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    Charging medical devices ie Cochlear implants

    I'm thinking about Spring...I WAS thinking about Spring. Now I'm considering Fall to give the virus more time to calm down. But I'm planning on the Portugues with a trip to Karrakesh afterward.
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    Charging medical devices ie Cochlear implants

    When will you go?
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    Charging medical devices ie Cochlear implants

    Hi Carrie, I'm very familiar with CIs. and I've completed 2 Caminos. These are my thoughts. I hope they're helpful: You could certainly bring batteries since they're so small and lightweight. Bring more than you think you will need. Don't expect to find them while on the Camino. (Too...
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    Portugal situation, albergues, covid

    Absolutely. I'm a health care worker in a trauma hospital. No way I would miss being vaccinated, I can tell you that. ;-)
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    2022 fingers crossed

    I'm looking at walking the Caminho Portugues in May or June 2022. But I'm starting in Porto. Maybe we'll find each other en route. I'm thinking of doing the Central. Which one are you leaning toward?
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    Portugal situation, albergues, covid

    I just saw that the Delta variant is particularly strong in Lisbon right now. I wonder how the rules will progress in the coming days.
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    LIVE from the Camino On the Camino Sanabres now

    This was my second choice for a third Camino. Now I’m thinking it’s a bad idea. Was planning on October so the overgrowth will be even higher! Thank you for posting this.
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    Sept 2021 Soo Excited!!!

    I’m thinking about it very seriously. But haven’t made the final decision. Which day will you leave?
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    Anglican Chaplaincy in Santiago

    What a wonderful new development. I am a licensed lay minister (reader with a Masters in Theology) in the American Episcopal church. But my Camino will end outside of your hours. (About 1 August). If any other events might be available during my time frame, please let me know. I would appreciate...
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    The new and cleaned up Cathedral

    I’m so excited to see her without the scaffolding that was in place when I made my first Camino. I’m on my second Camino now. I’ll arrive in about 3 weeks. I can’t wait. Ivar- I recall some question of whether the botafumiero will still be in use inside the Cathedral now because of work being...
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    Mosquitos, ticks, snakes, etc.

    I’m so thankful for this post and all of your replies. The weather along the Francés has been so wet (and now hot!) that the trails I walked 4 years ago are terribly overgrown with every kind of vegetation. I’ve only gotten to Logroño and my knuckles have itchy bites on them. I do have a few...
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    Torrential rains in the pyrenees?

    Thank you so much. I know the weather can change in a flash. I was just curious about how rutted up and muddy things look right now. This is very helpful. Sandi
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    Torrential rains in the pyrenees?

    I absolutely agree. I've never tried the one to the left but I have had no interest in it.
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    Torrential rains in the pyrenees?

    Yes, as I mentioned, this is my second Camino. I took the path to the right last time and intended to do it again regardless of weather. My query is just to see what the trail looks like in general right now. But thank you very much. I'm sure newer pilgrims will need that heads up for...

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