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  1. dqduncan

    Cash vs Credit or Debit

    Are you or anyone else aware of alternatives to Wise? Revolut is one, but as a Canadian, I was advised against that funds transfer platform because they did not have as robust banking practices as and affiliations with the Canadian banks. Will go with Wise unless someone highlights a better...
  2. dqduncan

    Cash vs Credit or Debit

    WISE seems to be the option for Canadians (and likely others). There may be alternatives which is what I'm trying to find by scanning this thread.
  3. dqduncan

    Cash vs Credit or Debit

    Anyone remember which banks have low/no fees. Pretty sure Unicaja is one - the only one?? Getting dinged 4-7 euros is too steep compared with our system in Canada. Looking into Wise and alternatives so scanning this long thread for details on that. I know someone's posted on that...I'll find...
  4. dqduncan

    David Vidal

    Spotted Davíd on el Norte in 2019 at Father Ernesto's place...he was taking a break but he seemed well. He was back at La casa de los dios last year in May. nice to chat to him yet again...interesting guy and glad I've bumped into him on all 3 Caminos to date.
  5. dqduncan

    Ruins of San Antón

    She does. Well, she did in the spring. It's a great booklet. You can track her down on the forum. I think the money she raises from booklet sales go to one of her many charitable endeavours.
  6. dqduncan

    LIVE from the Camino Sara Dhooma: 2nd Camino Frances… now with more beer

    Sara!!! I remember you from a CCoP event. Have a great walk. We’re ahead of you in Airexe around 75 km to Santiago. Buen Camino Chica!!!
  7. dqduncan

    Concerned

    They have loads and loads of extra space beyond the 30 beds. They were putting mattresses all over the place last night. I meant to ask Michelle, the hospitalera, what the real capacity is but it’s over 70 I’m sure probably quite a bit more. They’ll stick people in the rafters! We had at least...
  8. dqduncan

    Concerned

    We’re here now. Less of an issue than we expected. Still, booking SJPDP they Roncesvalles a good idea. That said, there are last minute cancellations- wouldn’t bank on them early but it happened in SJPDP, Orisson and beyond. We’re not booking but get off Way by 2 latest to avoid heat and get a...
  9. dqduncan

    Peregrina bitten by snake near Lintzoain

    She’s fine. She said embarrassed, but fine. Ran into her and her US uni friends the other day on the way to Los Arcos. Fortunately the venom was minimal and affected only her forearm. She’s back on her Way.
  10. dqduncan

    is the first day as daunting as it looks?

    Quick reply as I prep for Norte and Primitive on Monday ....uphill isn't hellish...downhill can be. go slowly. Use poles! The your time. Change your socks if they get sweaty. bring water and high energy food. I did none of these and paid for it. :p Buen Camino
  11. dqduncan

    What do I do when I feel like giving up?

    ...Please, Cirrus, post as much as you need here if there is anything we can do to help encourage you, or to help you sort through what is going on. We're here for you. Very well said. Sage advice most pilgrims should hear at some point.
  12. dqduncan

    Camiño Frances in 20 days

    No. Firstly and most importantly, why rush? It's not a contest and as so many have probably noted in other comments, the journey is everything, not the destination. BUT, if you want this to be a gruelling physical test and not much else, you could do a different trek that is geared for more of...
  13. dqduncan

    If the Camino Frances stays crazy...

    I concur with Mike. I was there same year at the peak, I understand, which was September that year. I saw the anxiety in some around me - the 'planners'- who called ahead or got up super early (waking others in the process) or who arranged much of their day around getting a bed. I ignored all...
  14. dqduncan

    The Call of the Camino

    Exactly what I thought. although, I didn't say 'never again'; figured I'd need a solid 5-10 years before returning since mine was...perfect. In fact, that's my biggest fear, returning and being jaded in some way by changes (more commercialism perhaps?) and differences (well, of course, but...
  15. dqduncan

    Having Second Thoughts

    I'm contemplating a trip I put on hold years ago - before a bunch of 'life's obligations' took hold. A friend said at the time,, "If you don't go now, it'll be decades before you do it". She was right. You're in a slightly different boat perhaps if your summers will be your BUT if you can, do...

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