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    Avoiding the breakfast trap?

    One of the great benefits when walking in Spain is the many splendid cafes with their very tasty tapas - i snack the whole day when i am walking tbh. But is a few Euros is more then your budget can stand then a large bowl of muesli and some dried milk is more then sufficient to see you through...
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    Showering and changing/washing clothes...how often?

    On my spring Camino I always take the opportunity to take my annual bath/shower regardless of whether I need it or not!
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    Can I visit Morocco and return to Spain

    just spent a week in Seville and area and its stunning, although its get's pretty hot in the summer. Enjoy
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    Snoring in albergue!

    I think you have two choices: 1. Buy some earplugs 2. Buy a private room in a hostal/hotel Living in close proximity with lots of people you do not know does call for some patience and understanding. All part of the pilgrims lot :-)
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    What do people do about carrying their valuables after walking for the day?

    one simple trick is not to take valuables with you on a Camino. Leave the iPhones and pads at home, plenty of cheap alternatives. Loads of cash machines around so no need to carry large amounts of cash. Like a few have already said trust your fellow mankind.
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    Does anyone have a training plan?

    My plan for walking is the same as I do for a marathon (passed on by my 80 year old running companion) - start slow and get slower :-)
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    Staying in Spain longer than 6 months (EU citizen)

    Hi, not sure about the digital nomad bit making you different. I have lived and worked (although not mutually exclusively)in Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany and France (but not Spain) over the years. I simply registered at the local police station and/or town hall and that was it. For tax purposes...
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    Begging for money along the camino

    I never give money for a whole load of reasons. Last year gave a meal to a lady and her dog outside a supermarket along the Francis - cant remember which town now. She was grateful, the dog was disinterested, I was happy - so all round a good result ;-)
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    Tapas Recommendations

    Nothing like one or two or even three for elevenses with a milky coffee - their were a few that I wasn't keen on but try them all :)
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    Question about food at Orrison

    I had a ham sandwich and a beer there for lunch a couple of years ago. It seemed typical Spanish to me, certainly not Basque
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    My dog ate my glasses.

    Dogs.....had one that pinched my lunch out of my bag on one walk whilst I was otherwise engaged. Then another pinched the ham of my plate in a hostel and ran for it on another walk. Trouble is they are either to fast for me or my aim isn't that good ........bless them :-)
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    Cup of tea on the Frances?

    I found the tea in Spain surprising good, a bit insipid sometimes but acceptable I take a small number in my pack for the Albergues. But coffee is always good and good value as well.
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    Km pr hour

    I think that a 25 km day on the Camino is more then enough and the speed does somewhat depend on a) the quality of the cafés on the way and their snacks/tapas and b) the church's and sites to be viewed. I try and get that all done before 13:00 so I don't have to walk in the heat.
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    top tips for a first time walker

    Don't carry anything you cant eat :-) Seriously keep the weight down - I typically carry around 5 kg. You can buy just about anything you want along the way if you really need it - regardless of any language barrier.
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    Save the Bottom Bunks for the Elderly

    Luckily I can get in and out of top bunks, just. Like someone already said it would be a whole lot easier if my bladder functioned better. I just sort of think the old thing is just a bit over done, it can be about embarrassing. It's how well the person is that really counts and that isn't...
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    Easy jet carry on

    BTW look under the help banner on their web site. Knives are allowed on (under 4.5 inch blade) but it very much depends on the whim of the security people, not EasyJet - would not recommend it as have had some taken of me.
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    Easy jet carry on

    EasyJet have sizes on web site. They change all the time so I wouldn't recommend in investing in an expensive pack if you are thinking of maxing the size. I manage to get pack down to 5kg so it fits easily in overheads for EasyJet whatever the current size regulation- I use them from Luton for...
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    Single sim card for uk, fr & spain?

    The guy is just trying to be helpful and give some local knowledge. The Orange network is now defunct and was taken over in part by 3. I never use data on my phone as their are so many free WiFi hot spots in cafes and Albergues that its not worth bothering with this. I just use my phone for just...
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    Pilgrim statistics on the less traveled caminos

    Probably a lot of people who once they have one certificate of completion don't bother to register again for subsequent walks once they get to Santiago. I didn't because I can reuse the pilgrims passport.
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    What was the hardest part of the Camino de Santiago?

    the first and last day, regardless of where I started or stopped

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