Beware of the Ides of June!

scruffy1

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• Jun 15, 2018

• #1

A quick jolt back into reality, tonight at 1900 Spain vs Portugal Mondiale. I know, I know, pilgrims are not supposed to be so interested in football but don't be surprised if your pilgrim menu takes a bit longer to get to your table and later in the evening sounds of great rejoicing and shouts in the street or those of fear and a great gnashing of teeth. You have been warned.

 

jeffnd

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• Jun 15, 2018

• #2

I didn't realize how big soccer was until I was O Pedrouzo and the albergue let us stay out past curfew to watch a game at the bar.

 

jungleboy

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Some in the past; more in the future!

• Jun 15, 2018

• #3

As an FYI, I believe the game starts at 20:00 (8pm) in Spain (19:00 in Portugal).

 

domigee

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• Jun 15, 2018

• #4

scruffy1 said:

A quick jolt back into reality, tonight at 1900 Spain vs Portugal Mondiale. I know, I know, pilgrims are not supposed to be so interested in football but don't be surprised if your pilgrim menu takes a bit longer to get to your table and later in the evening sounds of great rejoicing and shouts in the street or those of fear and a great gnashing of teeth. You have been warned.

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Oh yes!

 

Saint Mike II

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cycled from Pamplona Sep 2015;Frances, walked from St Jean May/June 2017. Plans to walk Porto 2020

• Jun 15, 2018

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Or you can celebrate the end of Ramadon the Muslim Holy month. Experienced it in Zanzibar back in 2011 very eye opening,. Cheers

 

Devon Mike

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• Jun 15, 2018

• #6

A couple of years ago I stayed in an Albergue where the Hospitalero had a large TV screen to watch a European football final between Athletico Madrid and Real Madrid.

He gave everyone free drinks while we watched the match!!

 

TMcA

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Pamplona to Santiago (2013)
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• Jun 15, 2018

• #7

@scruffy1 -I am not on a Camino, not in Spain, and not in Portugal...but I am excited about this game nonetheless.

Thanks for your post. I always enjoy them.

Tom

 

diterry

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2017, 2019

• Jun 15, 2018

• #8

scruffy1 said:

A quick jolt back into reality, tonight at 1900 Spain vs Portugal Mondiale. I know, I know, pilgrims are not supposed to be so interested in football but don't be surprised if your pilgrim menu takes a bit longer to get to your table and later in the evening sounds of great rejoicing and shouts in the street or those of fear and a great gnashing of teeth. You have been warned.

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scruffy1

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• Jun 15, 2018

• #9

diterry said:

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Sorry.

 

TulaB

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Porto to Santiago de Compostela June 2018

• Jun 15, 2018

• #10

We are in Porto and watched the game on a big screen with thousands of fans. A great experience. Very fun!