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LTfit said:I kept a supply of dried fruits (apricots and figs)and nuts in my pack to nibble on. In addition a tin of tuna and a pack of olives on hand as emergency. On the Francés it was no problem keeping stocks in pack. I'm not sure how the Via de la Plats will be - probably fewer and farther apart.
I have included a cotton shopping bag in my 'ideal' packing list as a fellow pilgrim friendly way to personally avoid the early morning alburgue rustling competition, so I applaud you on that.WanderingChristian said:I planned on bringing a little cloth shopping bag for my Camino and hitting up the local bodegas in whatever town I happen to lay my head in each night. I like nuts and sunflower seeds (minus shells, messy), LOVE oranges and apples. Dark chocolate? NOW you're speaking my lingo :lol: . I'm curious if local bodegas would carry things like Gatorade powder (whatever flavor i can get, but orange is a favorite). Also curious if there are sausages made in Spain that can go without refrigeration? I'm a fan of Chorizo (Mexican style) and would love to have a little bit in my pack to make a sandwich when i take a rest break.
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Kudos on the idea of lollipops, though.
SabineP said:Some of the food I had on the CF
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Paul1116 said:Can some one confirm that there is in fact NO peanut butter available throughout the entire Camino??!!!! If this is in fact accurate I am rethinking the entire trip, not really but I cant live w/o Jiff extra crunchy!!!!
How to Order Pintxos in the Basque Country
One of the 'novelties' of pintxos is that you don't order, you take. It's not the most hygienic practice in the world, but it's a bit of fun to order your beer and just start nibbling at what you see on the bar. You then normally just tell them at the end how many you've had and the barman will charge you accordingly.
However, it is not always done like this. In some bars, the barman can be very protective of his pintxos, you have to ask. How do you know whether you can help yourself or not? Well, it seems that the Basques have a psychic connection with their pintxos - they just know. For the rest of us, I found that a good tip is to ask for a plate ('¿Tienes un plato?' tee-EN-es oon PLA-to) - if the barman just gives you a plate, you are free to help yourself. If he holds onto it and looks at you expectantly, it's time for you start pointing!
What are 'pintxos'? How are they different from 'tapas'? And why is the word sometimes spelt 'pinchos'? Find out on this page.
What Does 'Pintxo' Mean?
'Pintxo' is a 'Basque-ified' take on the Spanish word 'pincho', which itself comes from the verb 'pinchar', which is 'to pierce'. Pinchos are traditionally pierced with a cocktail stick, to attach it to the piece of bread that they invariably came attached to. However, as Basque cuisine has evolved, the food is now less likely to be pierced to a piece of bread than before.
I'll leave it you to decide if the deliberate bastardization of a Spanish word when there is probably a perfectly legitimate Basque equivalent is done to deliberately bait the Spanish or not!
What's the Difference Between Pintxos (or Pinchos) and Tapas?
The difference between a pincho and a tapa is complicated and depends largely on context and location in Spain.
A significant minority of Spaniards (well, I've come across more than one myself) who have not traveled extensively within their own country have the idea that a pincho is paid for and a tapa is always free. This is simply not true.
The basic uses of 'pincho', 'pintxo', and 'tapa' are as follows:
In the Basque Country, you are served 'pintxos'. It is never written 'pinchos' and they are never called 'tapas'. This is the case regardless of whether it is served 'pinchado' to a piece of bread with a cocktail stick or not. Even if you're served a plate of risotto, it's still a pintxo. You will always pay for your pintxo. Find out about the best San Sebastian Pintxo Bars.
In Salamanca, particularly on Calle Van Dyck, you are served pinchos. They are almost always a piece of meat served on a piece of bread. Though not actually 'pinchado' with a stick, this is still close to the original idea of what a 'pincho' is. However, here they are free.
In Granada and Leon (and in some other nearby cities) as well as in some bars in Madrid, a small portion, whether served on bread or not, is a tapa. It is free.
In Seville and other parts of Andalusia, all small portions are called 'tapas'. They are not free.
In many cities in Spain, particularly Madrid, a large portion of, say, calamares, will be called a 'ración', with a half-size portion called a 'media ración' and a quarter-size portion a 'tapa'.
In most parts of Spain, when trying to informally say 'a bit of', for example "Can I have a bit of tortilla please?" you will ask for a 'pincho' - so 'un pincho de tortilla'.
Is it possible to find Clif bars or some kind of energy bars anywhere on the Camino?I would normally try to get to a grocery store every few days. I would stock up on things that weren't too messy and easy to eat. Usually, yogurt (this keeps just fine if not refrigerated), apples, bananas (if I could find them), and occasionally an orange. I would supplement with bread, cheese and meat (later on, it was butter, jam and peanut butter). I also would buy a box of granola bars and munch on those as I walked. On hot days, I supplemented my water with Gatorade or Powerade. I started out the Camino with a bunch of Cliff Bars and Luna Bars, too.
Is it possible to find Clif bars or some kind of energy bars anywhere on the Camino?
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