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  1. peregrina2000

    Chance of a strike at Santiago airport (16 and 17-05 2024)

    This was not a full-fledged strike, but if you were one of the unlucky ones whose flight was cancelled, it doesn’t matter what they called it. My flight to Madrid from Santiago today was late, which cut into my 65 minute connection time, but I made it fine. All should be back to normal...
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    Hiking poles on the plane in Santiago!

    I have just boarded an Iberia flight to Madrid, and so far have seen two people come on with collapsed poles attached to their backpacks. The topic that never dies……
  3. peregrina2000

    LIVE from the Camino My Camino Frances 2024

    Hi from the airport. Several flights have been canceled because of the strike, but mine is going! Hope you have a very fun trip with your daughter— lots of great places on your list. If you have time to do this, I think an overnight in Toledo will give you a totally different impression of the...
  4. peregrina2000

    Help! Hospital/Doctor Sarria

    This listing gives the info and a phone number. You might call to see about making an appointment, because they seem to have both “cita previa” as well as “consulta”, which I assume is a walk-in option. With the thousands of pilgrims in Sarria every day, they may have some special place for...
  5. peregrina2000

    Is Novellana on this route? I’m walking from Santiago to Muxía and then on to Finesterre.

    Lires has had a mini explosion in terms of accommodations. You can choose an old style Pension, two newer, more upscale hotels, or a room in one of several casas rurales. I just went through a few days ago and was shocked to see how much had been built for the pilgrim trade. Gronze lists all the...
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    LIVE from the Camino Camino de Sagunto

    So, filly, what town are you sleeping in tonight? And where are you sleeping? You’re a trailblazer here, so you need to tell us your stages! And I totally agree about those trucker stops. if you come across a restaurant with a ton of trucks parked outside, you could be pretty sure that it’s...
  7. peregrina2000

    Ribadeo to A Coruna

    Hi, mb, There’s a sub-forum devoted to this route, which is called the Ruta del Mar. There aren’t tons of post, but there are 47 threads, so I think you will get a lot of good information to get you going. https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/forums/ruta-del-mar-ribadeo-ferrol.112/
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    LIVE from the Camino Camino de Sagunto

    Sorry to go off topic. I rarely eat dessert, but a couple of days ago in Muxia after a fabulous fish lunch, The waiter convinced me to try the homemade cheesecake. Cheesecake is a pretty standard and easy to make dessert, I’ve rarely had a bad one, but this one was out of this world delicious...
  9. peregrina2000

    Where to stay in/near Puente Domingo Flores

    I just stayed in La Torre a few weeks ago, and it’s fine, clean and basic. They do not use ‎WhatsApp, so you have to call them on the phone. If you want a room with a bath, make sure to say so. Otherwise, they may assume that as a Pilgrim, you just want the cheapest option, and they have several...
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    Help! Can't find a bed in Santiago, May 17 and 18, 2024

    Yesterday in Obradoiro, I saw several women walking around and asking people if they needed a place to stay. This used to be very common practice, but I hadn’t seen it at all recently. I once took a Señora up on her offer and stayed with two others in a perfectly fine 2- bedroom little flat...
  11. peregrina2000

    Terminal switch in Madrid

    If you tell us which airlines you are flying for both the trip into Madrid and out, it’ll be easier to give a good answer. I’m assuming that this is all on one ticket since you got a notification about changing terminals, but it would be helpful if if you would confirm that too. Because things...
  12. peregrina2000

    So close to Pico Sacro!

    Oh Chris, I’ve had bad knees on that stretch down to Ponte Ulla too. The view OF Pico Sacro is just as iconic. Next time! Safe travels home, i’m sorry we didn’t coincide.
  13. peregrina2000

    Starting from Matosinhos on Wednesday!

    Matosinhos used to have many sardine factories, but now has just a few. One of them still does the canning by hand and it does tours. Really really fascinating. If there’s anyway you can see it, I think you would really enjoy it. I posted about it here.
  14. peregrina2000

    LIVE from the Camino Live from Camino de San Salvador

    I think Ender’s guide ( I posted the link above) has all of these details— which places serve meals, which places you have to reserve, which towns have grocery stores, etc. I think you will be fine, and I completely agree with the suggestion that you communicate via WhatsApp. Text messages are...
  15. peregrina2000

    Beautiful waterfalls after Logoso

    If you stay in Logoso, you will see a big picture of a beautiful waterfalls on the wall in the bar. When I added to that the raves I heard when Michael and Flavia came to see me, I headed to Wikiloc to see if there was a way to walk there. From Logoso to Cee via the Ézaro falls is 25 km (10...
  16. peregrina2000

    Safe walking route down to Molinaseca

    I really think it’s important for people to relate their experiences. Like you say, so many different factors have a bearing on any particular walk on any particular day. It’s tremendously helpful for other people to hear a range of opinions, so that they can make their own decisions. I am glad...
  17. peregrina2000

    Chance of a strike at Santiago airport (16 and 17-05 2024)

    In a very uncharacteristically Zen frame of mind, I have decided to just sit back and see what happens. My flight is scheduled to leave Santiago at 9:00 am on the 17th, to connect with a flight to the US. I figure they will get us home somehow. And I also know that European rules about taking...
  18. peregrina2000

    Safe walking route down to Molinaseca

    Wow, I am very surprised to hear that report. Rebekah and I did walk the route “backwards” from Ponferrada up to Riego, but I don’t think that the difference in direction could make that much difference. I walked this route about ten years ago without problem when I was in my mid 60s, just like...
  19. peregrina2000

    Questions Invierno and San Salvador

    Here’s a link to the most recent version. And for those who are inclined to contribute to Donativo efforts, here is a way to contribute to Ender’s efforts. He writes guides, he builds physical infrastructure, he works with mayors, and just spend countless hours on both the Salvador and the...
  20. peregrina2000

    The Shell Toucher hat

    And what, may I ask, is wrong with a floppy hat? 😁😁😁

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