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Hi. I carry a small pack or squishable sack with me. When I leave an albergue I take my wallet, passport, phone and carry them with me. I even take that little sack to the shower when I am in an albergue. My assumption is that no one would really want my very well worn extra shirt, underwear...
We enjoyed it. Fictional, as others have said. A bit dramatic. But, it was great seeing places I know and love. And, the film did leave one with a sense of the magic of the Camino. Yet another thing that makes me want to get back to Spain.
I am also mid sixties (66) and have walked the past two years and plan to do so again this spring. Two comments in response to your question.
1. I was a hospitalero last May in Granon. We had MANY pilgrims who were 70+ some through the albergue. I specifically remember a couple who met...
It seems like everything that could be said has been. But, I would add that in Europe it is quite common to use a debit card even for small purchases. I took out 200 euros at a time whenever I got low. I always tried to keep about 50 euros on my person and then replenished when needed. I...
Another Christmas and New Year greeting from Philadelphia, US and Monteverde, Costa Rica (where I ended up as a result of my Camino). Have a blessed 2017!
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