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    Chinese shops???

    Love the Chinese shops, in Albox where we lived in the South, we had 3 around the town and local pueblos, Arboleas, la prada. For the most part the families that own and run these shops are a happy bunch, but we came across one last year on the way, he was a card, he chatted everybody up...
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    What would you change about the CF - if you could?

    I don't know if changing anything is relevant, I mean this, in that, every walk is different, every destination a different experience, places I’ve strolled through in earlier pilgrimages, have become major stopping off points in later Caminos. I’ve met the worst of albergue owners, waiters...
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    Book on Spanish History

    'A People Betrayed' by Paul Preston is an especially good book on contemporary Spanish history, an eye opening book which I’ve had to read twice, I see parallels here in the Uk currently, which frighten the hell out of me. I’d love to see some suggestions from folks on Spanish authors, as...
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    A word of warning on trail runners or light weight shoes.

    I like trail runners, I have even waled the Camino in Merrell water shoes, which in 2018/9 seasons had a really good hard toe box, super light, breathable, but the lacing system let them down. I think folks should try a variety of shoes, some brands won’t fit you, or your feet, I'd buy the shoe...
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    Violence (nearly), due to snoring.

    Totally agree, this guy was well out of order, we have all done noisy albergues, and although you try your best to not encrouch on others, snoring is part of the experience. Pls don't feel it has ruined things, I had two instances in August that left me reeling, but that same day I had some...
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    Boxer shorts - any recommendations

    Wear what you want, as long as you ware something! Seriously, I bought a few pairs of SAXX, which were good, but if you are worried about rub, then a small tub of Sudocrem always does the business, I ordered a small pot from a Faramcia in Santiago last week, was there the next day, cost me 10...
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    Imagine living close to Spain and being able to walk a camino whenever you like...

    We live in Wales, and we get over there every year. When I lived there, in the South nr Albox/Arboleas, I went on Pilgrimage less! Spain can be expensive in allot of ways, cheap coffee and Beer / Vino seems to trick Brits and other ex pats living there, but they soon realise they have to put...
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    Rocky terrain from Cruz de Ferro to?

    So you are confirming NB, thats the road, if you take a right at where it crosees it ends up at the bridge going into Molinaseca? What I liked when I got to the bottom, was a cafe and Tortilla, and getting my feet in the river, the peligrino's dream that!
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    Rocky terrain from Cruz de Ferro to?

    I was wondering, when I came down the mountain, there was a road that crosses the path, and a very happy guy selling coffee and tea, which was very welcome :-) Well that road, surely is the same road that approches the bridge in Molinaseca? meanig you can skip the rock run and walk the road...
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    Rocky terrain from Cruz de Ferro to?

    It's easy going after Molinaseca, but coming down that mountain is like running down a rock run! it's pretty wild... take your time, and make sure you plce your foot...!
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    A hard landing upon returning home

    Always hard coming back, one year I only did the leg between Logroño and Burgos, as I had a week free, count your blessings you got to Santiago, leaving friends, not completing and coming home all bundled together is one whopping shock I can tell you!! You will come round, best thing, do...
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    Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao by Plane, bus or train

    Thanks for all your suggestions, we found a great solution; we just hire a car! We leave in our own time, obviously pre-arranged pick up from Santiago Train Station, big drive on the day, but we can stay the night in Burgos en-route back, and drop the car at Bilbao Airport... no messing, all...
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    Fighting for new airline routes to Santiago de compostela

    Wasnt aware there were flights direct, I found them hard to find to be honest, I dont think the Op is interested in Dublin though is he?
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    Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao by Plane, bus or train

    Hi folks, anybody made this trip reciently? we have a day to get back from Santiago to Bilbao, whats the best way? i.e cost against duration etc. Anybody used the bus for this route before? Malcolm
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    Fighting for new airline routes to Santiago de compostela

    I'd say so,Terrance seems to be walking in reverse perhaps? Or it's just a statement, not a question?
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