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  1. J

    E-bikes on the Camino Coastal

    We are doing our second ride of the Camino Coastal. Last year we did regular mountain bikes from Coimbra and it was brutal the first couple days. This year we are leaving from Porto and riding e-bikes. Just a question about mileage on a fully charged e-bike......I'm assuming on the flat or...
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    Bike storage recommendations for coastal cycling trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela

    My friends and I are repeating our 2022 cycling trip with some changes/additions (taking more time and riding shorter days). We are starting in Porto. We will be staying in Povoa de Varzim, Viana do Castelo, A Guarda, Baiona, Vigo, Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis and Padron before getting to SDC. We...
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    Pilgrim Mass times at the Cathedral

    I looked at the website for the Cathedral, and saw posted times with the specific title of Pilgrim Mass at 0730, 0930, 1200 and 1730 daily. On my last two visits, I was only aware of a Pilgrim Mass at noon. Is this something new? If this is indeed a Pilgrim Mass, is the chance of seeing the...
  4. J

    Cycling Wooded Paths on the Camino Portuguese Coastal Route

    We are cycling the Camino Portuguese in September. I have directions from our “outfitter” that follow the coastal route - not the shoreline route - similarly to Brierly’s guidebook and maps. In a few places, we are directed to “wooded” paths. I have successfully followed the coastal route as...
  5. J

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD EU Ban for US Travelers

    EU reimposes the ban for a variety of countries on Monday (8/30) - includes travelers from the US. https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/eu-to-reimpose-entry-ban-on-travellers-from-us-5-other-third-countries-on-monday-sources-say/
  6. J

    Trying to shave ounces....

    I'm doing my second Camino starting in Pamplona on Sep 3. Last time I went in May/June 2017 and carried a summer weight sleeping bag (55 degrees F, 1.6 lbs) and it worked great. I'm concerned that I need a different bag because it will be colder - I have an REI down bag that weighs less, but I...
  7. J

    Sending Duffel Bag from Pamplona to Casa Ivar in Santiago

    I'll be shipping my small-fish duffel bag from Pamplona the day before I start walking. On my last Camino, I sent many things forward from Leon and the Post Office there had boxes and supplies for shipping. Does anyone know if that is standard at all Post Offices?
  8. J

    Walking the Camino Frances in Sep-Oct

    Hey peregrinos! I was planning to do my second Camino this May - June 2019 (which was the same time I did my first Camino in 2017). I have to reschedule due to some unforeseen family issues, so I was thinking about walking in September-October (starting like Sep 4 and finishing up around Oct...
  9. J

    Attending Mass

    When I walked the Camino in 2017, I always seemed to miss the Sunday Masses. I was expecting them to be in the morning as it is in the U.S. I remember a few times other pilgrims saying they attended Mass "last evening" which would have been Sunday evening. Does anyone know if that's the norm?
  10. J

    Fall Camino

    I recently completed my first Camino this year and walked during May and June. I'm contemplating my second Camino, and at first was going to plan for the same timeframe in a couple years. However, I've been looking at the weather over various locations on the Camino this month, and the weather...
  11. J

    Closing dates for seasonal albergues

    I just finished my first Camino in June. I'm already thinking about my second Camino, which I'm planning in 2019. I'd thought about perhaps walking in September-October but was concerned about how late in the fall the seasonal albergues remain open. I've downloaded the wonderful excel...
  12. J

    App for local radar

    I downloaded an app that a Spanish man showed me that showed the radar (rain, storms, etc) for Spain. It was designed by a Spaniard and called something like Rainradar or Raindetector. Somehow, it got deleted from my phone and now I can't remember the exact name to get it again from the App...
  13. J

    Eating vegan diet on the Camino

    I eat a plant based diet - no meat, no fish, no dairy, no eggs. Will I be able to sustain that while walking the Camino? I have read that the markets will have fresh vegetables, fruits and beans (canned), but that means I will likely have to find albergues where I can cook. Does anyone know...
  14. J

    Eating in Roncesvalles

    It doesn't appear that the accommodations (except Casa Sabina and La Posada) provide any type of meal (dinner or breakfast). Where does a pilgrim get food in Roncesvalles? Is it a scramble to get any sustenance in the morning or is there a bar/cafe/restaurant after Roncesvalles?
  15. J

    Food and snacks to carry along....

    Is it wise to stock up on some pieces of fruit, snack bars, crackers, what-have-you, for each day's walk? Or there enough places to take R&R that will have tapas and/or small plates?
  16. J

    Transportation from Santiago to Sarria

    My husband will be joining me on the last 100 km of the Camino from Sarria. His best option is to fly from Madrid to Santiago, the get to Sarria. I've seen posts regarding taxi service (Ivar's?) from Santiago to Sarria. Can anyone shed any light on this....how difficult is it, can we reserve...
  17. J

    Pack weight - including water

    One more question adding to the thousands more already asked.....I have my entire pack weight at about 12 lbs (about 5.44 kg)......with the 2L water bladder, it's 15.5 lbs (about 7kg). My weight is 120 lbs, so with the water, I'm a bit over the 10% recommendation. I'm a very experienced...
  18. J

    Blankets at the albergues

    I read differing stories about the availability of blankets at the alberques. I would like to travel with a lightweight sleeping sack but the temperature rating is 55 degrees (F). I will be starting in early May of 2017 and I'm concerned I will be cold without perhaps a blanket for the first...

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