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    Social distancing

    Hi there. I live in Andalucia about 100 km northwest of Seville and 30 km west of the Via de La Plata in a small village. When we first arrived we were very northern European and stand-off-ish but over time we have adopted the huggy-touchy-feely practices of our neighbours. However this was our...
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    Stuck in Spain

    If the money is not important to you then come south to Andalucia and spend time in Granada, Cordoba, Malaga and then Sevilla. The 4 huge jewels in the crown of Andalucia and there can be no better way to spend a month. Otherwise spending a 1000 dollars on the flight change is going to be cheaper.
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    Found it at last

    I have enjoyed the Special brew but I must admit that my weapon of choice on the Camino is and will for the foreseeable future be tercios of Estrella Galicia.
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    Found it at last

    After nearly 2 years searching I eventually found some in Carrefour. I have tried one and it is rather tasty.
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    Packing List : Food - What food/nutritional items are in your bag, when you leave home ?

    I am sorry but the short answer to this is none. The food costs in Spain are so low that anything other than buying what you want/need here is laughable. The coffee is amazing and cheap. The other point is that to restrict yourself to eating your own pre-bought food is separating yourself from...
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    Expat question: Is the TIE valid ID for albergues

    Definitely. I am a Scot with Spanish resendicia. I did a stretch of the Mozarabe this year and all that I needed was my TIE card.
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    Fears

    Hi there. I don't know how much that I can help here are my thoughts - it's what this forum is for, no? 1) Definitely cannot help here. I have always wanted to stay in albergues and really only opted for private hostals or smaller rooms where there has been no alternative. For me, it is an...
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    Pilgrim in spirit?

    I have never walked a "full" Camino.....my personal circumstances do not allow it, but I have walked a bit of a number of Caminos. When I walk any Camino it is with the sense that I am on a CAMINO. The Camino does not always give it back. I walked the Norte from San Sebastian to Bilbao and there...
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    Brands of tea in Spain

    Hi there. I think that maybe you mean Hornimans (a popular Spanish brand of tea) not Hornsby. It is a very good brand and any of its many flavours are excellent, I am a particular fan of their Minty Moroccan. If your clientele is mostly Spanish then I recommend that you stock supplies of...
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    Camino Tattoos

    I have no tattoos but I thought that if I was going to do it then it would be a reproduction of one of my favourite stamps on my Credenciales. I haven't yet come to a firm decision but for inspiration have you seen the gable end mural alongside the Camino as it passes through old Logroño? I...
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    Confused about food safety - food in pack

    Hi there. I have the great good fortune to live here in Spain and one of the great joys of it is to live off of the local foods. I see that you reference the Camino Ingles, which is a Camino less travelled, but that does not mean that whereever you stay that you will not be able to access local...
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    Discovering a Hidden Treasure: Camino Poster from the 1980s Found in Closet

    So jealous.
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    Is the Camino for the poor??

    I have the feeling that this is a before and after issue. Before the pandemic it was my experience that, by staying in municipal and parochial albergues, cheap and donativos, and taking advantage of peregrino menus, it was possible walk the Camino on restricted means - I know, I had them. In the...
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    Post-Camino Travel: A Mistake or a Blessing?

    It is the most difficult thing to do post Camino. However the "problems" are all internal and personal which means that you are not going to be good company in the 2 weeks after. I found it best to fall back into "real life" which deflected the Camino obsession and for me definitely made it...
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    Moving to Spain

    A very long time ago (nearly 18 years) my Danish wife and I bit the bullet and moved lock, stock and barrel from Scotland to Andalucia. It is without doubt the best decision that we have ever made. You need to have a lot of ducks in a row before you actually do it. Coming from an EU country...
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    Coincidence?

    Can't be a coincidence. The idea of doing a Camino without tercios de Estrella Galicia is just unthinkable. Sorry.
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    After the Camino

    I can certainly relate to the feeling of loss/displacement after arriving at Santiago. I was lucky enough to be able to return to my home in Andalucia. For this reason I heartily recommend visiting Sevilla/Cordoba/Granada. They are so amazing they can deflect your thoughts from the Frances -...
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    I think I'm losing it

    You are not alone. The only way to stop is pack that rucksack and scratch that itch.
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    Which Camino to choose?

    If you were looking for something shorter than I can very heartily recommend the Primitivo. Beautiful countryside - more history than you can take in - and very friendly people. I know that it is shorter but it was the most physically demanding one that I have done. The Via is top of my list...
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    Pilgrim Menus - what are your favourite items?

    Vino tinto.....no?????

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