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  1. marilyn van graan

    Schengen Requirement to show €100 per day upon entry to Spain?

    Interesting reading - may I ask a question and hopefully someone can tell me - as a South African we have to apply for visas to visit many many countries - and that costs us a big chunk of cash but the rest of the world can come here - visit our beautiful country - and not produce a visa or pay...
  2. marilyn van graan

    Try this drink in Valencia

    I am going to walk the La Lana in two weeks times and as I have a few days before I start thought I would go to Valencia for a couple of nights. Can anyone suggest a good place to stay which would be close to the city centre and sightseeing. Many thanks
  3. marilyn van graan

    I am leaving. Not Forum just yet, but Camino.

    Having read all the messages up above David I can only imagine how many lives you have impacted on in the last 14 years - mine included. I have always enjoyed your posts and wisdom that you have imparted to the forum. I love what you said about pruning - I am a keen gardener just saying!!-...
  4. marilyn van graan

    Anniesantiago's Update

    So very happy to hear your news Annie - you have been in my thoughts and prayers and now we can give thanks to our gracious Lord for His constant care of you. A good opportunity to take time out to heal completely and reflect on all you have been through and witnessed - just keep planning for...
  5. marilyn van graan

    Anniesantiago's Update

    You will be in my thoughts and prayers and with your lovely positive attitude half your battle is won - much love XXXX
  6. marilyn van graan

    What do you do when you cannot walk anymore?

    Lovely reply - remember every year is different as is every camino - most important it is about doing it your way and if you have to take longer breaks or more often or even shorter days so what - just be true to yourself and love the precious moments and memories. Much love and many more...
  7. marilyn van graan

    What do you do when you cannot walk anymore?

    Mmmm this is quite a question - thought about it but not for long - decided I will deal with it when I have to. I agree the camino is just something else - sometimes so tough I question myself what and why am I doing this - but lucky that only lasts a short while. The first thing my family say...
  8. marilyn van graan

    This map is GREAT!!!

    Well hola to you dear Ina - did not know you were Pelerine - hope this finds you well - will be forever grateful for that wonderful map - even my granddaughter follows me when I am plotting!!! So sorry that you are still without your one - what a kind and generous soul you are. Hope your one...
  9. marilyn van graan

    This map is GREAT!!!

    Oh dear I am going to give it a bash - from a very un-technical !! old queen.
  10. marilyn van graan

    This map is GREAT!!!

    I love my map - but then I am a map person - so grateful for that lovely lady who posted one to me here in SA - I use it when planning our caminos - or should say when Maggie has planned it and I mark off the route and as many towns as I see - love it love it!!! THANK YOU
  11. marilyn van graan

    Under 18's in Hostels in Madrid

    Hi David - thank you for your comment - I am not sure that it was only that hostel - they tried a couple for me and as I tramped the streets this was the reply that the hostels gave me as well. We still went on to have a grand time in Madrid once I was able to find the last available room at...
  12. marilyn van graan

    Something terrible happened to me on the camino today

    What a brave soul!!!
  13. marilyn van graan

    Something terrible happened to me on the camino today

    That brings back some memories - don't you just love her hairstyle - did we really do that to our hair!!!
  14. marilyn van graan

    Do you think trip insurance is necessary?

    I cannot stress enough how important it is to take out insurance be it for medical or travel - only when yo find yourself in the situation of needing backup will you realise how comforting it is to know your back is covered. I don't think age has anything to do with this and I know it adds a...
  15. marilyn van graan

    Under 18's in Hostels in Madrid

    Thank you for your comments and I really do hope this helps someone else who happens to find themselves in this predicament. My gripe is purely with Bookings.com as they were aware of the age of my grandson and still preceded to do the booking - surely they should be aware of this situation...
  16. marilyn van graan

    Under 18's in Hostels in Madrid

    I would like to share this predicament that my grandson and myself found ourselves in on our way home via Madrid. This camino was a dream for me as I was given permission to take my 14 year old grandson on a camino so he could taste my joy of being so privileged to walk on many caminos. We...
  17. marilyn van graan

    Coffee in Spain

    How much do I hate this predictive text - I still corrected it and then it still decided to put "leech" - yes indeed funny - XXXX
  18. marilyn van graan

    Coffee in Spain

    Coffee in Spain is the best - never had a bad cup in the past 6 years - cafe con leche - I started drooling at the mere thought - hahahaXXX Moderator spelling Correction
  19. marilyn van graan

    Extreme pilgrimage...

    Thank you for sharing this special message and story - reminding us about that wonderful and life changing event all those years ago - may you all be blessed in abundance during this Christmas time and a happy and joyous 2018.
  20. marilyn van graan

    This map is GREAT!!!

    Haha - I absolutely agree with you but can I replace the "carrot" with shoes (spanish of course):p:)

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