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    Partially unplugging from the world

    Remove communication apps and email accounts that you don't need from the phone. Advise anybody who may need to get in touch with you of your "emergency" email address.
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    Ordering beer in Spain

    I think there are quite a lot of regional variations. When I was in Almeria, a lot of places offered a jarra with a few tapas to share and it was more like a jug, served with several glasses to share.
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    Pilgrim Registration

    You can do it anytime before you arrive. These days there aren't a lot of queues. The day before or before you set off in the morning is fine, or earlier if you prefer.
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    Ordering beer in Spain

    The usual options are tostada or rubia. Tostada is the darker of the two but not very dark. My favourite bottled beer is Voll-damm.
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    Shower/bathroom etiquette in the albergues?

    I must say I feel the Germans are being unfairly singled out here. I see the same attitudes amongst Scandinavians.
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    Local Travel Agency?

    I think you will be paying a huge markup to the company. You could probably half the cost at least doing it yourself. And then you have the money on standby for anything that doesn't quite go to plan.
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    Can I do the camino at 16

    I used to live about a mile away from Dull!
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    WhatsApp, pay in advance?

    It's basically all the details of the card (number, expiry date, CVV) but no physical card. You can jut copy the numbers from the app. You also can use it with a payment app on your phone to make payments in person.
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    Specific Details on using General Delivery in Spain

    You write Lista de Correos, your name and the address of the post office. I can't find the correct page on the Correos website, so I don't know how long they will keep it. I'm sure you could ask in the office where you send it, though.
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    Daily stamps

    It's usual to get a stamp at your accommodation when you arrive. You don't need to get another stamp in the same place when you leave. Any stamp from a café, bar, church or anywhere else along the way will do for a second daily stamp.
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    Scam - again..

    My bank (N26) which operates all over Europe gives me, as well as my physical debit card, a virtual card. This can be used for online transactions and, I think, for payment through Google or Apple Pay. The advantage of the virtual card is that if you have an issue when away from home, you...
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    Scam & booking.com

    This is all quite interesting. I use booking.com a lot and have never received these fraudulent emails. I have, however, received genuine requests to update details when a payment has failed. I wonder if they are targeting customers from particular jurisdictions.
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    What's a Slow Walker?

    I walk about 4km an hour, but that probably includes a bit of time for getting lost and finding myself. I don't have any measuring devices, so this is an estimate.
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    I really wish I knew that!

    Yes, just because there isn't a notice, doesn't mean it's OK to flush. Some places it's just expected that everybody knows.
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    I really wish I knew that!

    I have come across this on a few occasions in Spain and Portugal. It really isn't unusual. Here in Greece it is universal!
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    Spanish beaches

    I agree about the sea temperature, but I would generally expect good weather in June.
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    Booking.com

    I have also experienced that the price direct from the hotel can be more, but as you say you can just make the reservation through booking.
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    Booking.com

    I have had some odd issues with booking.com reservations, but they are only occasional. One place I booked in northern Spain seemed to be completely closed when I arrived, even though I had given my arrival time in advance. I got no help from booking and just booked another hotel myself.
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    Booking.com

    I have used booking.com extensively in the past (I used to tour with theatre companies) but looking for accommodation this week, I have noticed that there is very little competition in the market these days. Most sites seem to be linked to booking.com. I can also report that I have in the past...
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    Beware of Phishing Scam Targeting Booking dot com Reservations

    https://www.thejournal.ie/booking-com-scam-email-6208026-Oct2023/ See the link for more information.

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