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That was probably me. Been through Chamartin three times in the last few years - on the first occasion I had a penknife in my pack, which was detected. However, the operator couldn't find it in the pack, decided I wasn't a high risk, and let me go through. On the two subsequent occasions I put...
I've passed through security at Madrid Chamartin and Ourense several times. Carried my folding knife in my trouser pocket, pack went in the scanner. No problem - no airport type body scanner.
I'd be interested to hear your experience. I stayed there last year in June and was the only guest, although I think there may be more people on the Invierno this year. Dinner was freshly-caught trout.
If you get the chance to visit Pension Pacita at Ponte, between Quiroga and Pobra de Brollon, please let us know if it's still open. Only open in the evenings last year, may have closed completely.
I met two 16 year olds on the CF, twin boys, who were managing just fine, and, separately, a 16 year old girl. (Although an older woman, 20s, took her under her wing.) I went to Paris on my own when I was 15, though just for the weekend. Hitched all over Europe in my teens, everyone did. I once...
I managed to lock myself into a church between Espalion and Estaing on the Podiensis. It wasn't easy, but I managed it. I waited for about an hour for someone to come along, but no-one did and I eventually freed myself by bending a steel bar (must have had my spinach that morning) which opened...
I haven't done this personally, but I know a man who did. (Actually, I think he started from Dieppe.) The main problems he encountered were:
France has roughly the same population as the UK, but is twice the size. This means that towns and villages are much more spread out with long walks in...
Thanks, really useful info. I was going to stay at the Garcas, but the earliest bus into town is too late for my train, so booked at the Nest instead. It's on the bus route from the airport, and there's a bus after my flight arrives. Again, thanks to all who contributed.
I'm looking at flights from UK to SDC in April, but they all seem to arrive at 23:00, Anyone know a hotel that has reception open at 01:00? Tried a couple already with no luck.
Not just me, then! I had the same experience on the Puy route, in Condom of all places. And, yes, it had to be a young, female pharmacist. I think she must have had similar encounters previously as she cottoned on quickly and gave me the appropriate ointment and wished me a "bon chemin."
Has anyone else used the launderette in Lalin which is fully automatic including the addition of detergent and fabric softener and even has free Wi-Fi?
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