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  1. Dennis Pack

    One-Way airline ticket

    I never book return flights ... never had a problem. Most of the time I'm not even sure of my next destination.
  2. Dennis Pack

    Where to walk in February?

    Here are some notes I copied a couple years ago. They may not be up to date: http://www.caminomozarabesantiago.com/?m=0 If you have the link - I’d suggest Number 1- Contact the association president ‘Mercedes’ of the group by WhatsApp. +34649806150 She will send you the latest version to...
  3. Dennis Pack

    Pros & Cons of One-way Flights

    I never buy return tickets anywhere because I don't usually know when or where I'll return from. It's never been a problem. There was a time when return flights were cheaper than one way. I don't find that to be the case anymore. This year I got a flight from Portland to Paris in early...
  4. Dennis Pack

    How much data do I need on an eSIM for the entire Camino Frances

    I'd roughly figure on using maybe a gb per day, just to be safe. It is easy to add more online if needed, as long as you do add before you use it all up! I used a regional Nomad esim because they seemed to have the best deal at the time. Never had any issues. You can use my Referral Code if you...
  5. Dennis Pack

    Protest signs along the Camino near Santiago

    Sadly, I think you have little empathy for those who have lived along the way all their lives. Obviously it is not "life and death" for you, but it just might be to the 90 year old great grandmother who has to constantly clean the rubbish and human waste from her property each day. Considering...
  6. Dennis Pack

    Pavement!!!

    I don't remember that much sealed surface ... but that could be because there was too many other wonderful things to focus on. Also, I often used Google maps to find other "ways" to get to my accommodation ... and, surprisingly, ran into many other pilgrims doing the same (and often had locals...
  7. Dennis Pack

    Acquiring second credential, mine is almost full

    Try any tourist office, or ask at your accommodation.
  8. Dennis Pack

    What distances should we use?

    Editorial Buen Camino app worked fine for me.
  9. Dennis Pack

    Planning Camino del Norte: Tips from experienced hikers

    I saw the Camino described as an "urban trek", and I think that describes it pretty well. My suggestion, don't overplan ... just let it happen. "The Camino provides" ... Buen Camino.
  10. Dennis Pack

    Portable Wifi / internet / dongle from Spain?

    I just use an esim data plan (Nomad works for me), Google Fi and Whatsapp for phoning, and hotspot to my tablet if I can't find a signal elsewhere. Never been an issue.
  11. Dennis Pack

    Portable Wifi / internet / dongle from Spain?

    And many squares
  12. Dennis Pack

    What to carry in my wallet

    I carry the same things in my wallet everywhere I go ... the world ain't the dangerous place you've been propagandised into thinking it is. Just use common sense ... and you can't put that in your wallet 😉
  13. Dennis Pack

    What to carry in my wallet

    US banks like to show you THEY actually have full control of you and your spending 😡
  14. Dennis Pack

    Lesson learned: must unlock phone to use a European SIM Card (My Fail)

    What about buying a cheap unlocked phone to put your sim card in? I love it when amerikans discover how screwed their telecommunications are 🤭
  15. Dennis Pack

    sweat/jogging pants, and electric toothbrushes

    Seriously sad expectations.
  16. Dennis Pack

    Best transport from BCN to Irun

    I flew from Barcelona to Irun for less than €100 in 2019. Arrived about 8 am and had a lovely day investigating the area. 👍🏽
  17. Dennis Pack

    Live music on the camino?

    I came across a couple community events while walking the Norte, and saw evidence of other scheduled activities ... 10 km run, BBQ's, markets, craft beer fest ... mostly toward the weekends. Remember, the way is not your typical "tourist route". Unless you come from a place that has live music...
  18. Dennis Pack

    Things I Fear - Revisited after my camino

    "Expectations" can be very debilitating .... Experiencing something new (with an open mind and heart) can be very fulfilling. Buen Camino
  19. Dennis Pack

    How has the Camino changed you.

    I lived for 4 years in a subsistence culture on a remote island in the Pacific before my first Camino at 72 ... I was actually disappointed that I found the Norte much easier than I was hoping. I did love it, though, and spent more time absorbed in the Spanish culture than in the Pilgrim...
  20. Dennis Pack

    Solo walkers - what kinds of food do you buy at grocery stores?

    I found the drinkable yoghurt quite satisfying after a morning coffee (and inexpensive) ... and something like Power Aid mid-morning.

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