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  1. J

    My knee has given out. Need a place to recover for a week.

    I recall the insurance paid for everything, doctors bill, meds etc. But do go to a bigger town like Burgos. It's super pleasant and easy to get there from Zubiri. where as someone suggested Finistre (that's not what you want) there's a good hospital at Burgos.
  2. J

    My knee has given out. Need a place to recover for a week.

    Yes travel insurance paid for everything, but you need the doctors/hospital letter saying rest it for one/two weeks. I recall I had to go back as they made another appointment to clear me to be able to walk on, he said if I wasn't he would extend the rest time, so I booked a nice 5 star hotel...
  3. J

    Appointment needed to go to health Center ?

    You will get a quicker response if you pay for a doctor's review and check than if you expect it for free.
  4. J

    My knee has given out. Need a place to recover for a week.

    Get your leg up high above your waist for an hour every day, with an ice pack. I struggled with tendinitis on the Camino twice and had to pause the trip at Burgos, I went to the hopspital, paid for the doctor to review, write a report and give me pain relief and I rested up for 5 days in a 5...
  5. J

    Walk out of order/ SJPDP to Pamplona

    You've got it, your booked, carry on from the start and stop concerning yourself with the gloom, this chat line was never around when we did it 2016/2018 - its going to be busy and you'll be surprised how many fall away as you walk. Book in Orison if you can? otherwise it's a long day but...
  6. J

    Reverse daily luggage transfer

    I did a reverse to Porto via the coast route from Santiago and it was difficult to get everyday transfers, I walked less daily 18 klms and managed to establish a connection with various taxi drivers via hostel hosts and other taxi drivers, I got phone numbers going ahead over say 100 klm radius...
  7. J

    Madrid City Walks

    There's a city tour bus that's really nice hop on hop off, there are two options bus 1 or 2 tour. I've done both and I recall 1 was the nicer it takes you to the palace, where as 2 is more shopping and takes you to the football stadium Rio Madrid play from.
  8. J

    Transport along the Camino St James Route

    Thx for your info, I'm returning from NZ. I agree it could be difficult but a good challenge. I want to fill the gaps and walk only the optional routes available start to finish, without walking the complete route again, I have other things to do on this visit north and only limited time. But...
  9. J

    Transport along the Camino St James Route

    Hi, I have completed afew of the Caminos now and I am planning to return in May to the St James/French way and walk only the optional or could be referred as the other ways as indicated in the briely book in green. To do this I will need to bus, train or Uber between towns, cities etc to join...
  10. J

    What is your favourite? Suggest a route - coastal or coastal mixed with central. 7 days in April/may

    In 7 days I would suggest do the Portuguese internal to say Tui. I did the coastal to porto (in reverse) from Vigo it took 15 days, but I took my time. You will have a better walking experience and mix with fellow walkers on the internal trail with only 7 days and its a nice walk. The coastal...
  11. J

    Is there a detailed guide to walking from Valenca to Fatima?

    Hi from New Zealand I'm keen to walk valenca to fatima (the reverse) I'm told it's not recommended, but I've done the coastal portugal route in reverse, had no issues. How did you find it and have you any albergues or hostel recommended thx james
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