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  1. Samantha Davies

    Back Pack Transport

    I used Pilgrim backpack transfer during my Camino Portugues and had a really good experience at a cheap price. They also offered to keep it in their lockers in Santiago de Compostela while I visited the city and the Cathedral.
  2. Samantha Davies

    Racial discrimination on the Camino

    I have never ever encounted racial discrimination during my Camino journeys. I could defenitely say Spain is a bit "antique" when it comes to racial views, specially in the small towns where is pretty much just old spanish people. However they believes are, they will not be nasty to you.
  3. Samantha Davies

    Favorite Communal Meal Recipes

    Galician Style Octopus - a traditional Spanish recipe, super easy to make! Ingredients for Galician style octopus (4 people) • Frozen octopus or boiled, about 2 to 3 kg. • Paprika, spicy or sweet, according to taste. • 3 or 4 medium potatoes • Thick salt • Olive oil Steps to...
  4. Samantha Davies

    Where did you walk ( locally ) in 2018?

    Gorgeous Jervis Bay!!! I miss Australia so much, especially during this time of the year (I'm in cold rainy Spain atm) I am lucky enough to live in Santiago though, and I am able to visit the Cathedral and walk around Santiago and its old history.
  5. Samantha Davies

    Weight Loss

    It really depends on you, what you eat and how much you walk. If you just eat spanish pastries and greasy food during the Camino, no matter how much you walk you'll either put weight on or keep your own weight. But again, Spain has a lot of healthy homemade food, so if you make smart choices...
  6. Samantha Davies

    Best place to exchange AU$ to Euros?

    Kanga is right, ING works wonders in both Australia and Spain, and their fees are very small if you tell them you're gonna travel. I used both ING CC and Commonwealth Money Card and the fees with Commonwealth were just too high.
  7. Samantha Davies

    Best time to do the whole route - 40 days

    Do you know which Camino you want to do? Depending on the Camino, the weather will change. For example, the weather in the Camino Portugues in April-May will be warmer and less wet than the Northern or French Camino during that period, as it tends to rain quite often during Spring on the North...
  8. Samantha Davies

    What to do with hair!

    I would bring a small hairdryer with me during the trip, not only for the hair, but because during the Camino it will definitely rain and you will be able to dry your clothes and shoes, and it's a quick fix for when you need to wash and dry underwear. For me it's on the must-packing list.
  9. Samantha Davies

    Feeling empty after finishing my Camino.

    I know the feeling.... I've felt so empty when finished the Camino Portugues last year actually quit my job in the US and moved to Santiago. I now work in a Camino de Santiago travel agency that helps pilgrims have an amazing experience and connect with the Camino as much as I did. Honestly...

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