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  1. John Crawford Howell

    Ordering beer in Spain

    And after the foregoing thread leaves you completely exhausted, just relax and order a Larios y Tonica (con Limón o Lima). The bartender knows the precise glass in which to serve it.
  2. John Crawford Howell

    A shout out to el pimiento de Padrón

    Be sure to give us a report, JustJack, after you've sampled them. Thanks in advance.
  3. John Crawford Howell

    A shout out to el pimiento de Padrón

    This may be helpful, Wicked. https://www.seriouseats.com/spanish-style-blistered-padron-pepper-recipe Shishitos may be substituted. This is the cooking method I use.
  4. John Crawford Howell

    A shout out to el pimiento de Padrón

    My introduction to them was in Santiago after the camino at Cafe Bar Stella. My word, where I have I been! I consumed plates of them everyday after that for the 5 days I was there. I like the mystery element to them, as well. They are supposed to be mild but every now and then one of them...
  5. John Crawford Howell

    Celebrating my old age

    We never know when we may pass this way again. I undertook the CF as my 75th birthday present to myself. Although I was in reasonably good shape from hiking in the Cascade Mountains and elsewhere, I purposely set out to take my time as this may be the only occasion I will have to experience the...
  6. John Crawford Howell

    Overtaking étiquette.

    Artillery? DMZ '67 '68?
  7. John Crawford Howell

    Family Guy, or not

    I echo Doug Fitz's sentiments about the joy of meeting fellow pilgrims in albergues and elsewhere. However, for the walking part of the experience, I prefer to be by myself. At my pace. My time of day. Stopping to watch clouds go by. Waiting for the cuckoos cry. Looking for trout in a stream...
  8. John Crawford Howell

    If at first you don't succeed, try-try again and again, and again....

    I've mentioned this in an earlier thread, but I met a gentleman on the veranda in Orisson. We stumbled on the fact we were both Marines stationed in Quantico, Virginia. We hiked together off and on until Pamplona. He was 86, I was 75. When we were hiking together, we joked that we were probably...
  9. John Crawford Howell

    If at first you don't succeed, try-try again and again, and again....

    You inspire me, Old Hillwalker. I did the CF in 2017 at age 75 and took 45 days as I was in no hurry. I have vacillated about whether and when to go back and do it again. Your stalwart example brings me closer to the return. Thank you for sharing your story.
  10. John Crawford Howell

    If I have to terminate/discontinue my Camino

    In 2017 I did the entire Camino Frances. I was fortunate to have the time to do it all in one go. I was aware of the need to obtain at least 2 Sellos per day from Sarria to Santiago. I got 3 and sometimes 4. After all that distance from St. Jean Pied de Porte, I was determined not to be doubted...
  11. John Crawford Howell

    John Brierley is seriously ill - an invitation to send messages of thanks and support.

    I purchased two copies of John Brierley's Camino Frances guidebook before heading to Europe in spring, 2017. I kept one for daily use in my backpack; the other I left with my wife back home so she could see what my stops were along the way and vicariously walk along with me, and our wonderful...
  12. John Crawford Howell

    Men's grooming

    I got a haircut in Carrion de los Condes. It was 8 Euros. I was happy. Shaving? Once every two to three days, usually in cold water. I hereby declare the cuckoos along the way were pleased. ;)
  13. John Crawford Howell

    Overtaking étiquette.

    I understand many folks have a limited amount of time to dedicate to their pilgrimage and, therefore, must travel at a certain pace. I have the advantage of time. I think of the Camino—and by extension, Spain—as a friend I haven't been with in a long while and there's some catching up to do. I...
  14. John Crawford Howell

    So why am I addicted to the Camino?

    Beautifully expressed, Adelina.
  15. John Crawford Howell

    So why am I addicted to the Camino?

    You've accomplished a great deal Damien. Your numbers 2, 3, and 4 resonate. Especially # 3 which may explain why I have travelled to Spain more than any other country beginning in 1970 and continuing to this day. My journal keeping on the Camino recounted each day as it unfolded, but also...
  16. John Crawford Howell

    Overtaking étiquette.

    The Camino was a solo enterprise for me. Purposely. Had I a companion, I would have been sensitive to that person's rhythms. I wanted the ability to leave when I wished, stop where I wished, travel at the pace I wished. In essence, callous though it may seem, I wanted the freedom to compose and...
  17. John Crawford Howell

    Has any pilgrim decided to move to Spain?

    Nice sentiment, Bob—my fellow Kilimanjaro summiter . . .
  18. John Crawford Howell

    Has any pilgrim decided to move to Spain?

    Perhaps I wasn't clear enough in my explanation, Don. The relationships are bank to bank and the nostro-vostro accounts exist to facilitate certain payments with customers of the bank in their respective countries. BNP was one of our oldest correspondent bank relationships with mutual accounts...
  19. John Crawford Howell

    Has any pilgrim decided to move to Spain?

    Well said, Alexwalker!
  20. John Crawford Howell

    Has any pilgrim decided to move to Spain?

    All major US banks have what are known as correspondent bank relationships usually with both nostro accounts (our bank's money held with, say, a Spanish bank); and vostro accounts (the Spanish bank's money held by our bank). Back in my banking days (Rainier Bank/Bank of America) and...

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