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  1. JustJack

    Bar etiquette

    When you stop at a bar for a beer, wine, coffee or bite to eat, and sit at a table, is it expected that you will return your dirty dishes up to the bar before you leave? I alway do, as it seems rude to leave my glass or plate on the table and force the bar person to come and clear it, but I...
  2. JustJack

    Almadén de la Plata - Monesterio

    I’m at Almadén de la Plata at the moment, and my options for tomorrow are to go as far as El Real de la Jara (approx 14km) or continue on to Monesterio (approx 34km). 34 km is a bit far for day 4 and not sure my legs are ready, but I wouldn’t mind going all the way. For anyone that recalls...
  3. JustJack

    Flying from SDC to Madrid - a simple yet frustrating question

    Can someone please confirm that if you fly with Ryanair from SDC to Madrid, that you will arrive at the Madrid-Barajas International airport? Such a simple question, yet incredibly frustrating trying to confirm the answer. Ryanair, in its infinite wisdom, doesn't include the name of the airport...
  4. JustJack

    Eucalyptus trees - when do they smell?

    I loved the smell of the eucalyptus trees when I was walking through them last June. For those that are very familiar, do they only give off a scent during certain months? I’ll be back there soon, but I’ll be in Galicia a month earlier this year and wondering if I’ll be able to smell them again.
  5. JustJack

    Ordering beer in Spain

    On last year's CF I enjoyed many cold beers. It was the thing I most anticipated at the end of a long hot day. And I thought I was ordering correctly, requesting "una cerveza". Sometimes I'd request "grande". I always got what I ordered, and the bartender seemed to understand just fine. I was...
  6. JustJack

    Train from Santiago to Madrid airport

    Apologies for such a basic question, but can someone confirm the best way to get to Madrid airport from SDC by train. More specifically, can I book the entire route via Trainline? At first glance it seemed like I could only book to Madrid city, but perhaps I simply need to book the Madrid -->...
  7. JustJack

    Pilgrim passport in Canada?

    If I wanted to get my pilgrim passport before going to Spain, is there a convenient way to do so in Vancouver? I've never heard of any place here that I can go in person, so I assume I would order one online. And I also assume there are multiple places where I can order one from. Any suggestions...
  8. JustJack

    Demographic of VDLP pilgrim in recent years

    I’ve read in a few places that the typical pilgrim on the VDLP is an older European man. Not everyone of course, but this would be the largest demographic. Just wondering if that’s still the case or does it attract a broader demographic in 2024. For anyone that’s walked it in the past couple...
  9. JustJack

    A shout out to el pimiento de Padrón

    I remember seeing this dish in a travel video a few years before I walked the CF. It looked delicious, and I finally started to find them at bars and restaurants a couple weeks into my walk. Those specific peppers are difficult to find here in Vancouver (although I did find them once at a...
  10. JustJack

    The Way, My Way - the movie

    I just saw the trailer for the movie The Way, My Way, and it looks great. Trailer says it will be in theatres May 16. Hoping it makes it to a theatre where I live. I’d love the opportunity to see a Camino movie on the big screen. The movie also uses the song Somewhere Along the Way that I have...
  11. JustJack

    Via Transilvanica

    I stumbled across a YouTube video yesterday about a relatively new trail that has been developed in Romania, called the Via Transilvanica. It was officially launched in 2022. 1400km across the country. They've installed markers every kilometer along the way. I've seen videos comparing it to the...
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    Respectful donativo amounts in 2024

    Given all the inflation of the past couple years, do you (especially those with hospitalero experience) think that the following are reasonable amounts to leave when staying at a donativo on the VDLP? - bed only, with no additional services: €10 - bed with breakfast: €15 - bed with dinner: €20...
  13. JustJack

    Starting VDLP in Seville - better to stay in Triana?

    I booked a bed in an albergue in the old part of Seville, without giving it much thought, because I always tend to stay in the old part of a city. However I'm wondering if I maybe should have booked a place in Triana? I know nothing about Seville, so this might be a dumb question. I'll be in...
  14. JustJack

    Muxia to Madrid on same day

    Is it realistic to hope to get a bus from Muxia to Santiago and then transfer to a train to Madrid on the same day? I assume so, but not sure how reliable the buses are. Thanks to anyone for their thoughts.
  15. JustJack

    Dinner time on the VDLP

    I’ll be walking the VDLP in April, and given the lower numbers of pilgrims along this route I’m guessing there won’t be a pilgrim menu much of the time. I’m therefore assuming that frequently there won’t be any place open for dinner until 8pm or later. Am I correct about that? How do most deal...
  16. JustJack

    Camino etiquette - passing others on less-busy caminos

    Help me out with some basic etiquette. I walked the CF last spring, but I’m still learning the ropes. I’ll be walking the VDLP in April, and I know I will see far fewer pilgrims when I’m walking. I’m wondering what others do in this situation: you slowly catch up with another pilgrim while...
  17. JustJack

    Menu del dia - options to customize?

    I heard recently that you can ask them to bring you coffee instead of dessert when you've ordered a menu del dia. I'm hoping that's a universal truth in Spain because I have zero interest in the desserts but love the coffee. I didn't even think to ask if this was an option last time I was on the...
  18. JustJack

    Very early flight time back home - when do you head to the airport?

    My flight home from Madrid is at 6am. It's an international flight, so presumably should be there 3 hours prior, which means 3am. For anyone that has been stuck with an early departure time from Madrid, how did you deal with it? Did you have a room booked for that night and check out at 2:30am...
  19. JustJack

    Guillena - municipal albergue still closed?

    I see on Gronze that the municipal albergue in Guillen is closed. Has anyone been through there recently and can advise if that's still the case? Is it a permanent closure?
  20. JustJack

    Recommended Seville accommodation for first two nights?

    I just booked my flights (yay!) and will arrive in Seville on April 15 (Monday) to walk the VDLP. I arrive at around 5pm, so it will likely be near 7pm when I reach the centre of Seville. I want to stay two nights, so that I can stock up on supplies and get my compostela the day after I...

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