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  1. Compass Chris

    Weather Apps

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.gov.metoffice.weather.android
  2. Compass Chris

    Fleece/jacket necessary in august?

    I can recomend the RAB Vital windbreaker as a super light (110g) extra layer (packs into its own pocket) https://rab.equipment/uk/vital-jacket
  3. Compass Chris

    My Experience with Hoka Challenger ATR 7s: A Camino Report

    I have a couple of pairs myself (the was a sale on!). I’ve only done a couple of hundred kms in both. Previously I wore Cliftons on the Camino. They lasted well, and were very comfy, but the sole wasn’t firm enough for rocky surfaces; I could feel those rocks. The ATR sole is better on rough...
  4. Compass Chris

    An accident or near-daylight robbery? - a safety reminder

    This demonstrates the importance of security planning, more so than all the equipment questions. I think the golden rule is anything of high value should be attached to you (or in a zipped pocket) - and never take it off until you are somewhere secure. As soon as it is in your hand or over your...
  5. Compass Chris

    List public Albergues Central route/starting in Lisbon

    For those who want to walk from the cathedral, and don't mind the cost/diversion, VIP Executive Santa Iria Hotel was a pleasant stay at a reasonable distance (Lidl next to it). The diversion to the hotel and back to the route wasn't ideal. If I were doing it again, I'd start my day at the...
  6. Compass Chris

    Should I pack backup eyeglasses?

    Check out www.readoptics.com. They come folded in a hard case 8cm long and as a unit weigh 33g.
  7. Compass Chris

    Accommodation

    We are doing this in August (after already doing the 1st week out of Lisbon in June - school holiday limits!). Everything is reserved on Booking.com, coastal route from Porto. There are three exceptions were we have booked private rooms by email (to make stage distances sensible); these are at...
  8. Compass Chris

    Equipment question!

    I'm assuming by your question you're not a regular walker, or maybe just on pavements. You need to decide if you need pole support when walking on footpaths with your backpack. The average walker shouldn't need them unless going cross-country, off the track so to speak (or you're body isn't all...
  9. Compass Chris

    Thoughts on leaving Lisbon

    Observations on the first day from Lisbon. 1) have €2pp in change if you want a credential from the cathedral, otherwise you'll wait longer until tills are manned. 2) You walk past a supermarket about 20mins after the cathedral 3) We turned off the path at Praca David Leandro da Silva and...
  10. Compass Chris

    Compression bags for clothes packing?

    A cheap compression bag is ideal organisation for all your plastic clothes (i assume!) - if you get a twin pack, you can put your dirty clothes in the other. Doesn't need to be waterproof if you have a waterproof cover for you back pack to keep all your stuff dry.
  11. Compass Chris

    Train from Lisbon to Porto

    Get the bus. Takes from 3h15min. Cost under 23 euro. Book at flixbus. Buses are modern and comfortable.
  12. Compass Chris

    LIVE from the Camino Compass Chris on Camino Frances from Pamplona

    After Los Arcos Two tough stages after Los Arcos, near 30km each. Definitely start before 7am on hot days. The rocky country paths are hard on the feet, a more rigid sole than my Hoka trainers would work better. Logrono was a delightful city. Shorter route today to Santo Domingo but the...
  13. Compass Chris

    LIVE from the Camino Compass Chris on Camino Frances from Pamplona

    Services you'll find en route to Estella right now Today we noticed ... -- The taverna at the start of Calle Major in Puente La Reina opens at 6:30 for breakfast (it's not marked on Google maps?) -- There is a bar in Maneru but the sign said open at 9am. -- EGA Pan was the first shop we saw...
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    LIVE from the Camino Compass Chris on Camino Frances from Pamplona

    Some pics...
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    LIVE from the Camino Compass Chris on Camino Frances from Pamplona

    Leaving Pamplona For couples with cash I can recommend Sercotel Europa and the excellent €23 menu at Bar Restaurante -San Nicolás La Cocina Vasca- Jatetxea. We left at 7am and walked parallel to the Camino through Ciudadela de Pamplona which was impressive then to Iruña Café which opens at...
  16. Compass Chris

    LIVE from the Camino Compass Chris on Camino Frances from Pamplona

    [Moderator note: 4 threads have been merged so we can follow Compass Chris along the Camino Frances] Pamplona via Barcelona Good start. Passing though Barcelona airport was a breeze (had printed QR Spanish health & NHS Covid certificate). Easy train to Barcelona Santa train station. Over night...
  17. Compass Chris

    Google Street View Trivia

    Just browsing Google Street View for my own trip in Spain starting in a week and wouldn't you know it, the Street View pictures from Google are littered with pilgrims. Here is an example (dated August 2017). I wonder how many of us can find ourselves en camino?
  18. Compass Chris

    LIVE from the Camino On the Frances now.

    Thanks for the info. What has been the situation with cafes, bars and resultants, including in the evenings?
  19. Compass Chris

    Metro tickets from Porto Airport

    Tip 1: the metro ticket cash machine doesn't accept 20 euro notes. You can buy tickets with cash notes in the tourism office next to Costa in the airport (the lady there was exceptionally helpful)
  20. Compass Chris

    Thought for foodies

    I love a yummy meal and as I'll be in Portugal this summer I'm hoping for a better hit rate than the UK. So, do you have a cafe, bar, restaurant recommendation? In fact, where was your best meal? (I hope this post doesn't get you reaching for snacks!). Wine & beer (vineyards?) recommendations...

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