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  1. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Hotel in Bilbao close to airport?

    I just stayed at this hotel so you can see my positive review on Google Maps. It's 20 minutes drive to airport (11 kms)....Check out this place on Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/oJfMRcSt6qKwUyaB6
  2. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Muxia or Finisterre First?

    I don't recall anyone pointing out about the historical significance of the Camino. For thousands of years and long before the importance of the Camino de Santiago people have been following the setting sun heading west to the end of the World, Cape Finisterre. So you can retrace this history Go...
  3. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Registering as a group: individual certificates or one per group?

    If you all have smartphones it's best to register online as individuals to speed process up and when you've done that you automatically receive a QR code. You will all get the Compostela but you all have to go to Office and to gain entry you all have to show the QR codes. If you don't register...
  4. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Alternative towns to Mougas and Vigo

    I agree with @jungleboy Oia and La Cala are worth stopping for, such breathtaking coastal beauty during the day or at night ! And all that fresh sea air ! You must stay in Baiona too. Then you can walk along the coast into Vigo and finish at Samil beach, call a Taxi to get into the city centre...
  5. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Petroglyphs after Hospital and other things to see on the route

    Thanks for reminder @peregrina2000 must stop there as I've passed the giant rock a number of times in the past, it's just off Camino to the right (as is a Castro). Thing is it's not easy to spot where the individual petroglyphs are situated, they depict weaponry. You may find that frustrating...
  6. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Dog attack after Pobra de Brollón, July 2023

    Yes I agrr Yes I agree with you, the dog that bit me was a small rascal !
  7. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Dog attack after Pobra de Brollón, July 2023

    Yep thinking from the dogs perspective when it hears fora it knows it should go away !
  8. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Dog attack after Pobra de Brollón, July 2023

    Yes partially but I've had Galician farm dogs run towards me where a shout will do...I like shouting fora sometimes, it seems to work too !
  9. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Dog attack after Pobra de Brollón, July 2023

    The doctor that treated me said the dogs were owned by a shepherd so perhaps he's no longer around. Yes there's always one, it must be quite hard to be a moderator sometimes eh Laurie !
  10. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Dog attack after Pobra de Brollón, July 2023

    @peregrina2000 yes you may recall I was bitten too in 2017 Laurie, when I got to the hamlet of Villaviaje a few kms before Cornatel Castle. I carried on walking with a wounded leg (chunk missing!) to call a taxi from there to take me to Hospital. The driver even waited for me so he could take...
  11. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Peter Pank closes shop

    Yes I noted that it had closed which is a shame as they sold a wide variety of stuff, many of practical use for pilgrims like ponchos thanks for bringing it to our attention.
  12. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Senda Litoral From Esposende

    Yes I've been both ways after Sebastaio Bridge. It's easier to follow if you go right the official way as you keep to the yellow arrows etc. Left is less well signed but still an adventure as you get to see more coast compared with interior route so if you use my mate's Luis Freixo's maps (he...
  13. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    A Coruna question

    That's a good summary ! There's a Military Museum too and of course the Santo Anton Castle. In addition, I always visit Estrella de Galicia brewery's bar (Rua Concepcion Arenal, 10) which is enormous and they've also opened a Museum called Mega Mundo. But the best thing I ever did in A Coruña...
  14. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    URGENT HELP NEEDED

    I just called and spoke in Spanish to Angeles Vasquez's Secretary. She said that I was wasting their time calling as it doesn't fall within her remit. It's apparently a matter for the Ministry of Culture ,Román Rodríguez Tel. 981 544 811 / 801 She's already received quite a few calls from our...
  15. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Clarisas Convent, Vilar de Astrés, Ourense

    Yes tasty & crunchy! As for the bread I won't argue with you on that score!
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