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  1. Guy Strachan

    Ordering beer in Spain

    Hola - you didn’t mention if your preference is draft or bottled beer - una cerveza will, I think, cover both generically but if it’s really a draft foaming ale you want it’s una caña (small) or una jarra (pro. Harra) for a large one. Hopefully this’ll help you get exactly what you want! The...
  2. Guy Strachan

    Alternate options for picking up a credential after tourist centre closes?

    The tourist office isn’t the only source of Credencials in Ferrol - we went to the Concathedral in the centre for ours -the office is open when there is a Mass. Otherwise you can get by mail order from Ivar or various other places. Buen Camino
  3. Guy Strachan

    Via de la Plata/Sanabres to Ourense or to Astorga? So confused!

    Hi Marska, That’s correct - for the Castro Dozon night we actually stayed at Casa Casarellos nearby (they do a pick up & drop off service) We started our walk in Ourense Hope this helps Buen Camino! Guy
  4. Guy Strachan

    Ranking my top 10 foods from the Camino

    "Cacaolat" is like chocolate milk but with cocoa. Made in Barcelona. See:- https://cacaolat.co.uk/
  5. Guy Strachan

    0.0 and Sin Alcohol

    Yes quite widespread in Spain now. My father loved the Estrella Galicia 0-0 both bottled & draft on our last Camino!
  6. Guy Strachan

    History/Interesting things to see on the Sanabres?

    John Brierley’s C. Sanabres guide book (covers this and the Invierno) is definitely work a read for this route. Buen Camino
  7. Guy Strachan

    Is mid-April a good time to start the Camino Francés? Thank you.

    In my opinion Spring is the perfect time of year for any of the Camino walks. Enjoy!
  8. Guy Strachan

    Correos issue - help!

    The Post Office & Ivar's office really aren't that far apart from each other. I'm sure he could arrange to have them collected & taken to his storage facility if you asked nicely. The Post Office can hold & store luggage aswell though, you know.
  9. Guy Strachan

    Has Cafe con leche changed in Spain?

    Having read all the responses you've received to this post, might I suggest you try your coffee black? I did this a few years ago and have never looked back!
  10. Guy Strachan

    Airport transfers for Logrono to Burgos

    Thanks - I’ll look into that
  11. Guy Strachan

    Airport transfers for Logrono to Burgos

    Hi - my wife and I are planning to walk this stage in early October. We are flying in & out of Santander but transferring to Logrono & returning from Burgos are proving to be difficult by bus or train in terms of availability and timings. That leaves renting a car (but it’ll need to be 2 one...
  12. Guy Strachan

    Luggage Transfer Service

    We've used Correos (the Spanish Post Office) a few times when walking with my elderly father. Been excellent each time ie efficient, professional, flexible, and modestly priced. Arrangements can also be changed at quite short notice, if required...
  13. Guy Strachan

    John Brierley is seriously ill - an invitation to send messages of thanks and support.

    I can't really imagine a Camino without one of his guides with me. He set the Gold standard for others to follow & painstakingly, and lovingly, kept them all up to date with such a great eye for detail. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, John.
  14. Guy Strachan

    Via de la Plata/Sanabres to Ourense or to Astorga? So confused!

    Hi there - I walked the Sanabres from Ourense in 2018 and can highly recommend. Lovely walking through beautiful countryside and not too much asphalt. To suit my Octogenarian father we did 6 circa 20k days with stops in Cea; Castro Dozon; Lalin; Silleda; and Ponte Ulla - with a lovely approach...
  15. Guy Strachan

    Luggage transfer.

    Yes, I used Correos for Ferrol to SdC with my father in 2017 & they were excellent with no hitches or delays whatsoever. See - www.elcaminoconcorreos.com
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