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  1. stevov

    Ideas for the next couple of weeks

    I have been to andulucia in september and the weather was warm with some hot days. I havent done the malaga path yet but i have seen features on the caminito del rey...u are literally walking along the edge of mountains and crossing gorges. Not for the faint hearted...but definately on my list!
  2. stevov

    Favorite Camino animal picture

    Ok tell me I have a barefaced cheek...
  3. stevov

    Food question.

    Just watched a programme on how to get fit where there was specific advice 're endurance activity, described as 'activity of over 90 minutes' . It recommended 'carb loading'... converting carbs into energy to keep you going. Basically eat carbs inc fruit. This would explain what happened after...
  4. stevov

    Food question.

    Cherries, biscuits and more cherries
  5. stevov

    Sangria

    Raspberry sangria at restaurant Farol in Vila do Conde Portugal. Outstanding...one of the best I've ever had. I would go back just for the sangria.
  6. stevov

    Ideas for the next couple of weeks

    The great Malaga path? (Inc new Camino del rey) http://www.gransendademalaga.es/en/4724/great-malaga-path
  7. stevov

    That one Dispairing Moment?

    This 'advice note' from my blog..., Basically, if your body breaks down your Camino will too, so it’s probably best to think of the Camino as more of a challenge than a holiday. And whilst the Camino is often positively about quietness and reflection, from time to time there is ‘the loneliness...
  8. stevov

    What A-R-E You Eating???

    So this is the thing in northern Portugal...the famous/infamous francescina...kind of croque monsieur on steroids...its easier to say what's not in it...and of course the sauce has to include beer...they say you should try it at least once...having done so I think what they mean is you should...
  9. stevov

    Your favorite photos of locals...

    Gaiteiros practising....and then in full flow...in pontevedra
  10. stevov

    Anyone know of any good Spanish distance learning courses?

    I liked Memrise...simple, developmental, and stuff actually stuck...
  11. stevov

    10 great European pilgrimages, the Telegraph

    The book looks fantastic
  12. stevov

    Galicia - beaches and seafood

    There are some wonderful beaches further south not listed here (not difficult given the sheer volume) ...i swam at Sabaris just near biona, and the Panxon beach and front is outstanding. On a rest day in pontevedra I took a bus to sanxenxo...excellent beach.
  13. stevov

    When did you feel your camino began? Ended?

    Physically when I walked out the door...but it wasn't until my second day of walking when I began to feel this was much more than a physical challenge. I hadn't built myself up for the arrival in Santiago and whilst collecting my compostela was a little overwhelming, afterwards attending mass on...
  14. stevov

    Hotel price

    Both the parador and hospideria have there own websites inc in english. I booked the hospideria direct in advance through their site, availability is clearer and their is no price and cancellation advantage with booking.com... The parador site is similar 're cancellation terms but if you join...
  15. stevov

    Using an atm or credit/debit card

    If your from the UK there are a few cards that do not make charges for cash withdrawals. You can find details on the MSE website. In some cases ie Santander this includes debit cards when used at Santander atms. I was able to combine two cards, one for cash and the other for purchases and my...
  16. stevov

    Using an atm or credit/debit card

    Never convert...always get euros and when purchasing pay in euros. Most retailer card readers, like atms, request that you choose home currency or euros so it's literally in your hands. Some of those serving may read the screen back to you so it's no problem to respond with 'en euro's'.

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