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  1. mylifeonvacation

    Is there an app...?

    I followed a couple of local gals who walked the Norte on Polorsteps.
  2. mylifeonvacation

    Clarity on SIM card usage /coverage

    Yes, you need to download WhatsApp and be online somehow (data or wifi) to use it, and the person(s) you wish to communicate with also need to have it downloaded on their phone. You may both (all) want to download it now and practice using it. It's very user friendly, but just to see how it...
  3. mylifeonvacation

    Tourniquet: Does anyone bring one on the Camino?

    If I'd have known how bad my feet and knees were gonna hurt, I would have brought some crutches! Those would have come in handy.
  4. mylifeonvacation

    Spanish SIM card?

    I've seen my local Galician friends complain strenuously about Yoigo's service. Personally, I've had good luck with Orange, the only company I've used over there.
  5. mylifeonvacation

    Verizon iPhone 8 Plus is Unlocked?

    I've used my Verizon iPhone 6 & 7 in Spain with a Spanish SIM, no problems. Worked like a charm!
  6. mylifeonvacation

    Can I buy hiking stuff on the way?

    Of course! I sometimes buy men's shoes here too, so no issue with that. Thanks for mentioning it!
  7. mylifeonvacation

    Can I buy hiking stuff on the way?

    A question about hiking appropriate shoes in Spain - those of you who shopped, did you find them in sizes 42+? (That's about a 10 women's US size) When shopping for casual shoes, I ran into an issue finding many styles that went up to a 42. Curious about walking/hiking options.
  8. mylifeonvacation

    luggage transport service

    The stages of the Ingles are such that one doesn't make many spontaneous choices of where to stay, there just aren't that many options. Without walking extremely long stages, there just isn't room for a lot of spontaneity. To address OP's question, I asked one of the innkeepers on the route...
  9. mylifeonvacation

    Best Spanish language apps

    For an app, Google Translate is my go-to. Love the camera feature that translates text right in front of your eyes! I also bookmarked http://www.wordreference.comfor going more in depth on the meanings of words and for their handy conjucation pages. If you already know a little bit of...
  10. mylifeonvacation

    Plus size lightweight clothing Women's

    Columbia carries hiking pants up to size 24, and tops/jackets up to 3X. Actually, some of their men's clothes go even bigger (my first rain jacket was a men's size 4X - but I was lucky enough to have no rain on the 10 day hike and never actually wore it!). I've also gotten lightweight workout...
  11. mylifeonvacation

    what's app and SIM

    Also, I had great luck keeping up with people at home via Facebook messenger. Even made/received several phone calls to my husband via the app, including one memorable conversation while I was at a soccer match in a packed stadium! That call on Facebook messenger was crystal clear. It was amazing!
  12. mylifeonvacation

    what's app and SIM

    I started using Whatsapp from the US using my normal cell number when I registered. Then when I went to Spain and got the Spanish SIM card, nothing changed. It worked just like normal. When I program in a Spanish phone number to my iPhone contacts, I put the +34 before the number and then if...
  13. mylifeonvacation

    Verizon in Spain

    WhatsApp is extremely popular in Spain, as texting there tends to be quite expensive.
  14. mylifeonvacation

    Verizon in Spain

    Great info - Thank you, Bajaracer!!
  15. mylifeonvacation

    Verizon in Spain

    Great info, Bajaracer! The plan I described was from June of 2014, so the current plan appears to include some texting, which would have made a big difference for me. The impression I have is that getting a local SIM in Spain is relatively easy, depending on where you are looking, of course...
  16. mylifeonvacation

    Verizon in Spain

    Last year (June 2014) I used my Verizon iPhone with the "International" plan on the English Route. The plan cost me at the time $25 or $29 which included some small amount of data and a discounted rate on calls and texts. Since I wasn't sure how much data would get used if I attempted it, I...
  17. mylifeonvacation

    Anyone need footwear/foot advice?

    The podiatrist I saw a couple of months ago (for wound care of a blister from my training that got way out of hand) also brought the importance of keeping calf muscles from tightening during such a long walk, exactly as WineGuy states. (I have a history with plantar fasciitis). So, I've been...

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