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    Happy New Year! 5776!!

    @Castilian. Yes saw this name change to "Hill of the Jews". I tend to favor this new name over its former "Matajudios", meaning "Kill the Jews" FYI - "Mota" is also slang for marijuana. So "Castrillo Mota de Judios"-- Not opposed to that meaning either -- Ha :) All kidding aside, it...
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    Happy New Year! 5776!!

    @design4life - Well said.... So very sorry for the loss of you mom. I lost my mom a few months ago. Even when expected, we can never truly prepare.... And on the eve of this New Year, no matter where we are, and the distances between us; Regardless of our backgrounds, faiths or...
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    Happy New Year! 5776!!

    @design4life - I attempted to do the same when I walked in 2013! -- Soy peregrina judia tambien. The history is pretty brutal. In effort to add a little light humor, my reports back to friends and family pretty much went like this: "Estella - our people did not fair well here...."...
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    Buying simcard in Pamplona on a Sunday

    For US: Had AT&T - for $30, an unlimited text plan. Able to stay in communication via text and send / receive photos. Used WiFi for emails; Apps; Social Media. You can also check out Viber for making phone calls and texting. (Free App when using Wifi) The only thing missing is Data for...
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    How much past Pamplona

    It will work out. May be good to have an idea of the bus and train options in advance so you can have certain cities in mind as you walk, You can keep your options open. I had a similar experience. I knew I would not have enough time to complete the Camino in 2013 but in the last few days...
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    How much past Pamplona

    Start in SJPDP and go as far as you can. I wouldn't skip in your situation. That way you can start where you left off on your next trip. Burgos is a great town to tour and catch transportation if you do decide to jump ahead for travel logistics home.

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