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    Madrid to Ponferrada

    Best, easiest, and cheapest means of getting from Madrid airport to Ponferrada?
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    Primitivo. Vs Invierno?

    Very helpful! Thanks.
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    Early choices

    Thanks! Good feedback.
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    Early choices

    Yes! And thanks!
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    Early choices

    If I leave Ponferrada early enough to arrive in Villavieja and spend some time at the castle Cornatel, can I leave the next day, spend some meaningful time beholding las Medulas and Orellan, and still get to puente de Domingo Florez?
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    Astorga

    Back in 2017 it was! We arrived in Astorga during siesta on a Sunday, so it was a bit tricky to find one, but there was a kind driver who was willing to drive us after searching and being pilgrim patient.
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    Ourense Detour?

    Thanks for the help!
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    Ourense Detour?

    Thanks for all the creative thinking. Because the Invierno is somewhat shorter than two weeks, i thought I’d take a bus from Chantada to Ourense. If I do that, do I lose the chance to get the credencial? (If it does, that would be ok.) Because the Invierno is shorter than two weeks, I thought...
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    Ourense Detour?

    I find myself intrigued by the idea of detouring to Ourense from Chantada and following the Sanabres until the two join together at a Lalin. Has anyone done this or given it consideration?
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    Primitivo. Vs Invierno?

    After having walked the Del Mar and the last third of the Frances , I’m considering between Primitivo and Invierno for a Sept/Oct walk. I’ve read many descriptions of both and some old comparisons. Wondering about how the two compare lately; difficulty, support, crowds, flexibility of stages...
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    Ruta Do Mar

    May you find blessing in the inspiration!
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    Ruta Do Mar

    When are you walking? Buen Camino!
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    Braga to Santiago via an alternative way.

    Thank you. That’s very helpful.
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    Braga to Santiago via an alternative way.

    Since becoming an official route in 2021, how has the infrastructure improved; signage, cafes, hostels etc? It appears from the older posts that there are significant gaps.
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    Ruta Do Mar

    Hi Chris, The address was not quite right. My fault.my finger slipped. There’s only one “j”. To make things easier, here is the link. https://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/user.do?id=10297961&event=favorites&listId=676590&utm_medium=app&utm_campaign=share&utm_source=10297961
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