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  1. André Walker

    Ordering beer in Spain

    I also have difficulties on how to order beer in Spain. To avoid that, I always order red wine.
  2. André Walker

    The Way: how do you feel about THE movie?

    Well, the case with scripted movies is that they're, well, scripted. So, when walking the Camino Francés in real life, one might find that the real thing isn't like the movie. Or, in other words: if I ever get the chance to visit the forest moon of Endor, I will most likely find out that there...
  3. André Walker

    Nicknaming the People You Walk With

    On my 1st Camino there was this man nicknamed “the Portugese serial killer”. I won’t go into details, but I can assure you it was only a nickname.
  4. André Walker

    Nicknaming the People You Walk With

    Before other people nickname you, maybe it’s wiser to nickname yourself. For example: “evolution’s pinnacle” (or something similar). ;)
  5. André Walker

    Cafe con Leche / Coffee on the Camino: Enquiring Coffee Lovers want to know!!

    The same here: at home I drink regular coffee, but whenever I'm walking a Camino I get this irresistible craving for a cafe con leche. And then red wine to quench my thirst...
  6. André Walker

    Water Quality on the French Route: Can You Drink from the Tap/Sink?

    You can safely drink tap water (unless 'no potable'). I've seen Spaniards drinking tap water all the time. Given the amount of Spanish in that country, I'd say it's safe enough. ;)
  7. André Walker

    Memorable people on the Camino?

    On my 2014 Camino Frances there was this fierce looking bearded man, wearing a bandana around his head and having tattoos at every visible spot on his body. And probably in places I’d rather not explore….. He looked very much like a Hell’s Angel. In the evening he, me and two Scandinavian women...
  8. André Walker

    Strangest Thing on Your Camino?

    If he was the one taking them it would have been wise to make sure to walk in front of him....
  9. André Walker

    How do you "relieve yourself" when a toilet is not available?

    I don't have any good advice for you. But I do for the pilgrims who might witness another pilgrim in such an awkward situtation: just pause for a minute and enjoy the landscape that lies in the other direction.
  10. André Walker

    Cash

    Trecile is right. And it pays off to look for the 'right' ATM's to avoid high fees. Take a look at: https://www.monito.com/en/wiki/atms-in-spain Their latest data are from August 2022:
  11. André Walker

    Pilgrim in spirit?

    I agree: it's a most interesting subject to think about. When is one a pilgrim and when not? Definition First of all let's see what dictionaries have to say about it. After looking at a couple I've learned that various dictionaries have more or less the same definition. Two examples: These...
  12. André Walker

    What are some Common Camino Misconceptions?

    I can!!! She/he looks at you each time you look in a mirror.
  13. André Walker

    Share Your Camino Story: A Journey of Personal Growth and Challenge

    My wife and had spent a couple of years walking together from our hometown in Holland to St. Jean. With the intention for each of to walk from St. Jean to SdC solo. So we started saving holidays to be able to complete the Frances in one go. Then I got cancer. It was an aggressive form, but...
  14. André Walker

    Is the Camino a state of mind or state of being

    I've done a couple, but must have gotten it wrong: I thought it was a walk.....
  15. André Walker

    Pilgrim Menus - what are your favourite items?

    Vino tinto.
  16. André Walker

    O Cebreiro not O'Cebreiro

    Oh Cebreiro.
  17. André Walker

    The queues in Santiago

    Well, the voyage I’d say. Although I always treat myself to a large bowl of icecream at Airas Nunes Café when I reach Santiago. Instead of getting another Compostela: I’ve already got one and don’t feel the need to collect them.
  18. André Walker

    SJPP statistics

    Hi Gene, I'm not sure if these are data you're looking for, but on the website of the pilgrim's office in Santiago there are at least some data for both 2020 and 2021. Take a look and see if it's what you're looking for. https://oficinadelperegrino.com/en/statistics/
  19. André Walker

    Walking a Camino is a Very Selfish Act - Isn't it?

    Or, as a Dutch comedian once sang (obviously not meant to be taken seriously from A-Z, but it gets the message accross): I love me is never being sung. I love me is never being said. But I love me is what I am going to sing. Because I do love me and me alone. I love me because I can be...
  20. André Walker

    Which hat looks better?

    I also like this one. Somehow it reminds of Darth Vader when he's dressed less formal.

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