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Various terms are used: cajero automatico, telebanco, servired, ATM
At the T4 terminal, right past Customs, there are various options to exchange currency:
1. American Express: located inside the glass enclosed area. I exchanged dollars (not cash withdrawal, but found the exchange rate to...
The first snowstorm to hit Northern Spain brought snows in the areas Sil mentioned. Of particular interest to pilgrims, there was up to 1 meter in Navarra, including Roncesvalles.
The weather forecast for the region calls for more rain with high probability of snow on wed 3/26 at 800 mts. To...
Sometimes any bites are attributed to bedbugs.
During my camino last April/May 2007, I saw only one case where a fellow pilgrim was bitten while sleeping in a very clean and known albergue. In the morning she had numerous bites all over her arms, legs and neck so she reported it to the...
Happy New Year to all!
- to those who are planning their first caminos,
- to those who just finished theirs,
- and those who are dreaming of going back for more!
Buenos caminos to all :arrow:
Understanding that the Santiago post office would hold packages longer than 30 days, this past April I mailed a package to myself from Pamplona to Santiago. Upon arrival at Santiago on the 32nd day, (a Saturday), I went to the post office but it had already closed. Back on Monday morning, I was...
You have my vote too!!! :D
I have been researching camino information through both Spanish and English forums and Ivar is by far the most actively involved through interesting bits of information on weather, services, etc.!!!
Congratulations for a job well done. Your efforst are greatly...
Dear Wolverine,
My prayers/thoughts/vibes are directed your way so that you can walk in May as planned. But if you must tend to other priorities in your life, do so and hold on, the camino is there awaiting for you and whichever time it is, it will be the perfect one for you!
Remember...
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