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Hello Maria, I am also walking the coastal route starting in Porto on Sept 14th. Surya8, Thank You for your advice.
I actually did part of French Way (Leon to Santiago) in April of this year. During that route, I traveled alone and I can say that it was very safe. Hoping that's how it will...
Hi, I am also doing Portuguese coastal route from Porto to Santiago in September. I only have 2 weeks and I was told its more than enough time to complete the route. I was in Santiago in April after doing part of CF. I know the camino experience is not about finishing in Santiago and more about...
Hello DBride, I saw the weather info online also that it's cold and am wondering what I should pack. Since you are already there, any recommendations of how to layer clothes? Thanks
Thank You all for your responses. Am very much looking forward to getting there and starting the walk in a few days.
Anyone has experience flying out of Santiago through Iberia airlines? I just booked a flight out of Madrid. There is a flight out of Santiago to Madrid through Iberia and...
Thank You Mark. Is there a place in Leon I can buy trekking poles? I am not going to be able to bring them carrying it on the plan so it will be easier to buy there. Hopefully close to the albergue where I have to pick up the passport.
I am curious as to the first leg of the walk from...
Thank You Paul. Do they require booking ahead of time or can a walk in work? I am not going to have international phone service, only texting capability. Am sure that Whatsapp calling is not going to work. Should I get a card to call or book online while I am on route?
I also want to know the reality of securing a municipal albergue vs. private one. I know that the municipal ones are first come first served type and fill up very quick but am confused as to how that happens. Is there a time frame you need to follow to secure those? People wait in line after...
Thank You. I booked my bus and reserved an albergue. I will figure out after I get there whether to get my camino passport first before it closes or check in to the hostel.
I have a question for all the dedicated ,seasoned walkers of camino. I am trying to figure out what to bring. I have...
Thank You for your help. Thanks Mark. I booked a hotel about 10-15 minute walk to the bus station over the bridge. Hope I can find the way myself or a taxi. Is noticed online that the bus station has the worst reviews. Since I am coming in late, where can I get the Camino passport? Is...
Thank You all so much for the suggestions. I am considering the bus. I see on their website that there are different prices for different departure times. Should I reserve the ticket now or wait until I get there just in case there is a delay from customs? I am not sure if they will get sold...
Hello Everyone, I am flying into Madrid on April 10th and taking a train to Leon to start the walk the following day. This is my first time doing the Camino. Unfortunately I could not take too much time off from work so I decided to do the last 200 miles. I will have to return back to Madrid...
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