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  1. lissie45

    Illness concern

    I had an attack of this nausea the other week - I went to my dr to make sure it was nothing serious. He said it was an issue with my inner ear and would settle down in a few days - which it did. Now I know what it is I see no reason to go back to a dr again unless I get it worse and need...
  2. lissie45

    Downside of Budget Carriers

    I'm old enough to remember that it once took me months of saving to afford the 3 hour flight from NZ to Australia - it was approximately 4x the minimum wage in 1983. That very same flight - on the same airline (Air NZ - not a budget airline) - now costs approximately 1/4 of the minimum weekly...
  3. lissie45

    Is Courtesy Still Alive on the Camino? A Pre-Bookers Rant and more...

    @lizlane - I think you are missing a fundamental point - unlike most places in the world - there are plenty of places which don't take reservations - all of the cheapest albergues to start with. As you seems to be coming from a Catholic point of view - that fits with the "mortifying the...
  4. lissie45

    Making the commitment

    I totally get the check out times - isn't midday the usual check out time (outside of municipals)? It is in the rest of Spain - and I think its brilliant. For me sharing a room or a shower isn't a big deal - having to leave early morning definitely is! If your husband misses you - can he...
  5. lissie45

    Making the commitment

    I can’t imagine booking every night, I rarely do that when I travel anyway, but I would never do it on the Camino because I don’t know when my body is going to break, and I want the flexibility to listen to it. At most I’d call ahead a day or so. Anyway if you are worried about budget I thought...
  6. lissie45

    Making the commitment

    I don’t get what needs organising? Even from the other side of the world all I’d organise is the long haul flights and maybe the train to the start and first nights accommodation ( jet lag is a killer with a 12 hr time difference). I’ve been to Spain before, speak some Spanish, it’s a very easy...
  7. lissie45

    US currency exhange

    Yes but surely you cold do the reverse- take Euros to a bank and get US$ in exchange?
  8. lissie45

    US currency exhange

    I've no idea about the US - their banking is a little weird. I certainly do expect that any bank branch in Australia or NZ will ACCEPT MAJOR foreign currency . You're right you have to order most foreign notes - but the rates are prominantly displayed - they are happy to make money by buying...
  9. lissie45

    US currency exhange

    Only if you live in the us
  10. lissie45

    US currency exhange

    Whoa - is this still the case? You can’t easily change us$ to euros in European banks? That’s quite extraordinary, I routinely travel in Asia with lots of nz$ cash, because it’s easy to change, and the rates are better. Unfortunately no nz bank offers free atm withdrawals and charge about 4...
  11. lissie45

    Starting in April 2019 - avoiding crowds so we don't have to pre-book

    We’re not walking this year, my partner is having cardiac surgery next month. Hopefully next year. I wouldn’t bother booking varcarlos in May, there will be somewhere to stay I’m sure
  12. lissie45

    A Step by Step Video of the Entire Walk Of Route Napoleon, From SJPdP to Roncesvalles

    In NZ you always walk a road facing on coming traffic, you seem to be, but many aren’t! Poor drivers! Where does the rd go from Orrison? My partner has heart issues, I doubt he could walk it, but it could be a fun drive on a clear day
  13. lissie45

    LIVE from the Camino 20 year old Pilgrim FOUND safe and sound

    I'd be absolutely mortified if I was assumed missing because I hadn't been in contact for a week! I had a "situation" last year when travelling, and it was only after 10 days that someone contacted me and asked me what was up. I train my friends and family to Not Panic unless I'm gone for at...
  14. lissie45

    "Ghosted" by a pilgrim friend

    The term is new to me too, I’ve been ghosting people I meet while I travel though for decades. It’s just someone you have things in common with when travelling, are not necessarily people you have in common with in “ real life”
  15. lissie45

    A question from New Zealand :)

    There are flights into Barcelona as well as Madrid. Singapore Air or Emirates check options on sky scanner but book direct. From Barcelona it’s a short train trip to Pamplona - maybe start there with limited time? I don’t find much difference in airfares between these 3 flights, but France is a...
  16. lissie45

    Beilari Albergue SJPDP

    I don’t get it? The problem is that there was a mix up in reservations? So you didn’t get the room you booked or you didn’t get a bed at all? How the hell does that humiliate anyone? Inconvenience? Leave you out of pocket? Possibly, but seriously your original post is poorly written even for a...
  17. lissie45

    One more fix, please: And a Camino travelling101 from an oldtimer to newbies.

    Nice post and in general I agree with you. But you live in Europe - I presume you are not restricted by Schengen visa rules - most of us need proof we're leaving within 90 days - so a return flight is important. Plus I'd LOVE to only have to fly a few hours to Europe. Flights to Europe are now...
  18. lissie45

    The use of blackmail in the internet.

    THe TripAdvisor review will do you no damage though I’m surprised that’s you didn’t reply to him and just restate your curfew rules. I for one would definite stay somewhere which doesn’t allow people to get up at 4am! The world is fully of brave people who won’t criticise to your face
  19. lissie45

    Dithering big time over Go decision.

    Just go, if you hate it come home. From a nz point of view you are so close - it’s only a few hours flight time
  20. lissie45

    Well, I'm off for a little walk, then.

    Have fun. I'm always curious that some people call home as soon as they arrive at their destination. My partner used to insist on it - but I'm like why - if the plane fell out of the sky they would know it would be on TV! If my plane had been involved in an incident I would call, but...

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