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  1. kayagee66

    Tell me what I need to know

    Wise words.
  2. kayagee66

    Afghans on trees

    To paraphrase Ogden Nash. I think that I shall never see crochet as lovely as a tree. Perhaps, unless the crochet fall, I'll never see a tree at all.
  3. kayagee66

    Afghans on trees

    define cool. it was popular for a while where i live. on lampposts too. certainly didn’t look cool after a few weeks in all weathers.
  4. kayagee66

    Avoiding the breakfast trap?

    Marmite, more divisive than Brexit.
  5. kayagee66

    Avoiding the breakfast trap?

    I take a small pot of marmite with me. I buy a dried sausage (chorizo etc) so I can always pep up breakfast if I want. I prefer not to start walking before I’ve had some breakfast and a clear out.
  6. kayagee66

    feeling very stupid - needing assistance

    Go to the app store. Click on purchases. You will see apps you have previously downloaded.
  7. kayagee66

    Coffee in Spain

    Cafe con leche is simply coffee with milk. The quality depends on the person making it, sometimes it's too milky for me. If you want a decent size coffee try asking for an Americano with a little milk. Or a Cortado for an espresso with a little milk. I have never seen staff reusing coffee...
  8. kayagee66

    Seven days in France

    Figeac to Cahors on the GR65, 5 days. Figeac to Cahors via the Célé variant route 6 days. Train stations in both towns.
  9. kayagee66

    Comparison of Camino Frances with C2C

    Sounds perfect. I really like Stedman, used his a couple of times.
  10. kayagee66

    Comparison of Camino Frances with C2C

    Well done. I've been thinking about doing the c2c on my own. How many days are you planning to walk? What did you use for accommodation info? Beware of the 'full English' breakfast, very nice but every day is a bit much.
  11. kayagee66

    Comparison of Camino Frances with C2C

    I've walked both. I'd say c2c is a little bit harder in places. But not much. A lot of it was probably because i did it in 14 days. It is a fantastic walk. England is pretty famous for being rainy and the c2c is in the rainiest part of England. It only rained a couple of times. I went with the...
  12. kayagee66

    How accessible and frequent are bathrooms on the Camino?

    If it looks like a handy place to do your business (behind a tree rock or building) guaranteed others have had the same idea. If it looks muddy, chances are it's not mud.
  13. kayagee66

    Identifying / misidentifying gear

    Shoes boots do get taken by mistake. I've heard people try to justify it, but i would not be happy. I always tied my boot laces together in a bow, stood the insoles up sticking out of the boot to air (a lot of people do this) and if i hadn't washed my socks that day i'd leave them hanging out...
  14. kayagee66

    SNCF Sale on (Late January)

    Sales are up to a certain date. This sale could include your date i don't know. But they are not normally for much more than a couple of months. The best thing to do is to book early as you get the best price. Prices do go up. Don't wait hoping to get a cheaper seat in a sale. All the seats...
  15. kayagee66

    That one Dispairing Moment?

    Of all the thousands of people who walk there is no way possible that they will all have a good time. Quite of few of them will have an utterly miserable experience. I found that a fair number of people get a 'what the **** am i doing this for' feeling at some point during week 2, or there...
  16. kayagee66

    Best place to exchange AU$ to Euros?

    Always try to keep a stock of loose change. It comes in very handy often. I've seen many irate cafe/bar owners with no change because everyone has handed over 10's and 20's for a €1.50 drink.
  17. kayagee66

    Best place to exchange AU$ to Euros?

    If, like me, you keep a day's money in your pocket, say €40 for example. When you go to a shop or bar or wherever you want to spend money, you won't need to get a big wad of cash out that might be seen by an opportunist.
  18. kayagee66

    Best place to exchange AU$ to Euros?

    It all depends on the risk you want to take of losing your money or having it stolen. Personally i don't think there is a big risk, but there is always some. I always carried around €500. I've heard of things being stolen, but i don't recall any stories of people being robbed from the person...
  19. kayagee66

    Begging for money along the camino

    Sorry if i've misunderstood you, but are you suggesting that walking the Camino Frances is a "super cheap holiday". It might be for you, but it certainly wasn't for me. I saved what i could from my low paid job for years, to be able to afford unpaid leave to go. And saying "given a few €, if...
  20. kayagee66

    Begging for money along the camino

    Met a few last year, chatted with some (i'm a sucker for a dog). Gave occasionally, same as i would at home. Sometimes i'd feel bad about not giving, but you can't help everyone. Santiago had most. Especially around the cathedral. Top tip - if you want to ask me for money, don't do it when i'm...

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