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    Scam?

    He probably had a need for alchohol or drugs. You helped him go deeper into his problems. But feel good, you helped him.
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    Camino Names?

    Hello from "Alan from Connecticut" That name worked for me..
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    How Dangerous are the Pyrenees?

    How dangerous are the Pyrenees? Well....in between the third and fourth caw pastures..near the goat herd...there is a ram that has a particularly large chip on its shoulder. It has been known to trash talk and request lunch money. Alan Class of 2012
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    USD Money Exchange

    I agree. ATM's for the most part are the "wholesale" rate for everyone. . It sounds like the banking industry has people believing there is a wholesale rate. How better to convince individuals they are better off using the banks and getting really good rates. Some people like paying for...
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    USD Money Exchange

    Please please look at the transaction before you think that AE is giving you a good deal. They may charge no fees but what is the exchange rate? You should be getting around $1.22 - $1.24 depending upon the day. Is that what AE is giving you?
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    Chase Bank/Euros in USA

    Given that the current exchange rate is closer to $1.23, I think you are paying about a 9% fee for your exchange. The ATM will give you Euros for something closer to $1.23 I don't see how this is a less expensive choice.
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    USD Money Exchange

    Look at the "ATM in Spain" topic.... el-camino-frances/topic14876.html There is more on the topic there...
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    ATM in Spain

    My VISA ATM card was a local bank with Intralink and Plus. It worked at all that I tried in France and Spain. Make sure your PIN fits the Euro protocol which is 4 digits I believe. You should check that to make sure you avoid a problem. There are ATM's as soon as you land in France or Spain...
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    Internet cafes

    Is there a recent list of internet cafes on the Camino Frances? I have read that they are disappearing... Buen Camino Alan
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    Help! I need a room in Bayonne on May 11

    Thank you.. I ended up at the Hotel Cote Basque. It was more than I wanted to spend, but it is near the train station. Thank you... Alan
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    Help! I need a room in Bayonne on May 11

    I have booked my train ticket etc and need a room in Bayonne on the night of May 11th. The hotels near the train station all seem to be booked or need an early arrival. I am on the 19:43 train. Can anyone help? thank you and Buen Camino Alan
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    To all those starting in May

    Hello! I will be 63 on May 7 and I am starting from SJPdP around May 15. I am from Connecticut USA. I am eagerly anticipating that first day. I'm sure that , like me, your friends are all asking why. I don't have an answer except to say that for some reason I want to. Hope to see you a all...

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