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I totally understand your frustration.
I am walking the Portugese in April with my two grandsons, and, because of school holidays and commitments at my end, we only have a week between flights.
Our plane also lands late evening on the Saturday...
I took the coastal alternative as (IIRC) it was recommended in Gronze. I haven’t walked the inland route so I can’t compare the two, and Freixo doesn’t ring a bell for me. But here’s my entry for that day anyway, if it helps.
Thanks, all. I tried Streetview, but I couldn't get close enough to read the sign I found. I was probably looking at a different sign. But really, is it worth saving the space occupied by two letters? I know we abbreviate 'June' to 'Jun', but...
Here is a list of Spanish abbreviations in the streets context: https://www.spanishdict.com/answers/105358/abbreviation-for-apartamento-would-be
Here is a screenshot, showing 'Rda'
I did the Frances in September 2022 with no apps, only armed with Brierly guide book and materials given to me by the Pilgrims Office in SJPDP and did fine -- this Camino has very good infrastructure, it is well marked and it's nearly impossible...
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