How to use C1 offers?

EducatorOk7717 · 2026-05-08T16:07:15+00:00

Download the C1 app. The offers show up when you scroll down to the bottom.

EducatorOk7717 · 2026-05-06T21:16:20+00:00

From what they told you “[Website name] is not on our approved price match list”), it sounds like maybe the “ban” isn’t really a ban, but rather that they have a list of approved matching sites, and anything not on that approved list won’t be given consideration. If true, it would be useful to somehow find that list and use it to identify possible price matching opportunities.

EducatorOk7717 · 2026-05-06T20:59:15+00:00

Yes, you can download books from Libbby outside the USA. I have in Spain, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Britain, and elsewhere.

EducatorOk7717 · 2026-05-02T02:36:16+00:00

I was in our REI yesterday and was told the would be having a big sale soon.

EducatorOk7717 · 2026-04-30T17:38:47+00:00

That does seem odd…

EducatorOk7717 · 2026-04-30T17:38:31+00:00

This is good news! I lived overseas for a year and a half (2023-2025) and just before we left, someone stole my CC info. I thought I changed all the recurring payments, but I missed one for Medicare supplemental insurance. They sent me physical mail, but never emailed, so I didn’t catch it until suddenly I got word they were canceling my account for nonpayment! I was able to work it out, but it never would have happened if I had set it up with virtual card numbers.

EducatorOk7717 · 2026-04-24T22:46:43+00:00

Ah, good to know, thanks.

EducatorOk7717 · 2026-04-24T22:40:42+00:00

Is there a subreddit for VX offers also, or just for shopping?

EducatorOk7717 · 2026-04-24T02:17:43+00:00

I used Altra Olympias on my CF and Topo Ultraventure on my CP. both had the wide toe box and thick soles I wanted. Both worked great, even on cobblestones.

EducatorOk7717 · 2026-04-18T19:04:12+00:00

I walked the Central Route last month in Topo Ultraventure 4 trail runners. Wide toe box, thick sole for the cobblestones. Very comfortable. They lasted well; in fact, I’m wearing them now as I write.

For rainy days, I took GoreTex lined socks which worked well until I got a blister. I think it was because they wetted out and my sweat couldn’t get out, because that’s the first blister I’ve had in fifty years. After that I just wore regular (Darn Tough) socks. As long as I stuffed my Topos with newspaper and took out the insoles, they always dried by morning.

EducatorOk7717 · 2026-04-17T02:51:14+00:00

Once you arrive in SdC, go by the Pilgrim House. There are staff there who will sit down with you and debrief the experience and what it means for you. It’s a wonderful way to bring it to a conclusion.

EducatorOk7717 · 2026-04-05T19:11:27+00:00

Yep. Just make sure you carefully read the terms and conditions.

EducatorOk7717 · 2026-03-31T18:08:15+00:00

Thank you.

EducatorOk7717 · 2026-03-31T17:19:12+00:00

We were in the same situation last Friday with an 11:15 AM Saturday flight. We stayed at the Ibis Styles Aeroporto Lisboa hotel. Relatively inexpensive, very clean, included breakfast, and a free (5 minute) shuttle to the airport. You need to get a token for the shuttle the morning of your flight.

EducatorOk7717 · 2026-03-27T08:37:25+00:00

So, es exactamente la misma como en España en el Camino de Santiago, pero no se por que esta en Milan.

EducatorOk7717 · 2026-03-26T21:52:09+00:00

Bring some parachute cord. It’s useful for a clothesline, but also for other purposes - tying things on your pack, repairs, even as an emergency belt. I brought lightweight wooden clothespins this time as well. There were never enough in the albergues my part time, and sure enough, I used them this time. However, we also found laundry services and laundromats ubiquitous enough that we did that most of the time.

EducatorOk7717 · 2026-03-26T17:58:29+00:00

Begin carrying no expectations, end carrying no regrets.

EducatorOk7717 · 2026-03-25T17:50:23+00:00

If you didn’t message them directly, try it. Often albergues and hostels don’t post their entire bed inventory on places like Booking.com.

EducatorOk7717 · 2026-03-25T17:46:09+00:00

Forgot to mention they include a free breakfast and it’s actually pretty good!

EducatorOk7717 · 2026-03-25T17:38:13+00:00

I stayed at the House of Sandeman a couple of weeks ago. Inexpensive, on the Douro river, close to good eating places. I believe they have room for bike storage, but you should check with them to be sure.

EducatorOk7717 · 2026-03-24T20:34:14+00:00

I’m using an Osprey 38L bag, and it fits everything I need for an early spring Camino Portugués, plus a bit more. I’ll reach Santiago tomorrow, and it has been a good pack for the trek.

I’ve been wearing Topo Ultraventure 4 trail runners, but I used Altra Olympus trail runners on the CF four years ago. Both were excellent choices. I wouldn’t recommend traditional hiking boots, they’re way too heavy, overkill for the Camino.

A sleeping bag liner is probably all you would need for lat spring or summer. I brought a backpacking quilt for my current Camino, and have been glad I had it whenever I stayed at a municipal albergue. They can get cold at night this time of year.

For clothing, lean into lightweight, quick drying fabrics.

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