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    Showers

    If you do wish to shower in the morning please take account of the exact bathroom configuration. I've been in an albergue where both bathrooms, each containing shower, toilet and basin, were occupied by people taking long showers. There was a queue of desperate folk with crossed legs.
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    Getting from Madrid to San Sebastian

    Luz, as in my previous post the bus takes five and a half to six hours. It will be a bit less from the airport. The website for tickets is alsa.es
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    Getting from Madrid to San Sebastian

    If you're flying into Madrid and not staying there some of the buses pick up at the airport, which may be easier. San Sebastian is lovely, compact with an interesting old quarter, good food and lots of places to stay. Cheaper than Madrid, though it may be different in high season.
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    Getting from Madrid to San Sebastian

    Just done this journey today! I went by bus from Madrid as it was considerably cheaper than train when I booked. Alsa.es is the website, takes 5.5 - 6 hours, depending on which departure you book - there are many. There may be other companies doing this route eg Flixbus. Bus prices are static...
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    Packing List: Welcome All Comments!

    It's definitely a good start. Once you have the layering idea it becomes much easier. I'll own up to being a gram counter, and was surprised how much containers for things (eg glasses,money, toiletries, waist pack) can add up in weight. I am lucky to manage with just one extra pair which...
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    Santiago to Zamora - Camino Sanabres

    Last Saturday. But I was only commenting on Santiago - Zamora.
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    Santiago to Zamora - Camino Sanabres

    A vote here for the train. From SdC is comfortable and fast. The bus station at Zamora is rather basic, though the man in the consigna (left luggage) was very helpful. It seemed that it is only served by Alsa buses.
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    Upcycle walking poles

    Pilgrim House had a lot of poles when I called in last week. It's an absolute oasis in busy Santiago.
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    Little sculptures

    I spotted this yesterday, church of Santiago, Caceres on the VDLP. Not sure if it is St James or a pilgrim.
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    Train Discounts over 60s

    I've used mine on Rail Europe.
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    Train Discounts over 60s

    I've used mine on Rail Europe.
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    San Sebastian airport to downtown Biarritz

    Or walk, as posts made while I was composing reply suggest.
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    San Sebastian airport to downtown Biarritz

    There is now no mainline train connection between Irun and Hendaye, which is the last station on the French rail network. You can't buy a through ticket because there isn't a through service. However, there is a metro connection between central San Sebastian, or from Irun mainline to Hendaye, or...
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    Train Discounts over 60s

    Bevskia, to answer your question, it depends. Spanish train ticket prices are dynamic, like plane tickets . You may be able to buy a ticket in advance which is cheaper than a full priced ticket with discount. Or not. There's a full explanation, and much other useful information about trains in...
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    Train Discounts over 60s

    For over 65s travelling in Portugal there's a 50% discount. You just need to show your passport when you buy tickets at a station, or even on a train.
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