I have lived in France and Portugal and shopped at Decathlon for gear and for a big box store found them adequate but I thought their own branded gear was not as top shelf as what is available from REI in the US. I have read reviews that REI...
I used Cycling Rentals a number of years ago. Walked SJPdP to Pamplona, had bike and accessories delivered to my hotel in Pamplona. Dropped the bike off at a bike shop
in SdC at the end of my ride. It was seamless.
To say that this place is a rip-off restaurant is going a bit far. The next time you go to eat somewhere I would ask for the price list and if you think it is too expensive you can leave.🙏🏻
Sorry that you had such a “traumatic” experience…. but even more sorry that for a few Euros/ dollars you were so concerned about being ripped off for breakfast that your energy was directed away from the beautiful coastal camino you are walking...
If you can't find second hand or donated poles go to Caminoteca before going to Decathlon. It is around the corner from the muni and the owner and staff are great. He can use your money alot more than Decathlon which is a very large chain. I...
I spent a night there after riding a horse from Herrerias. I started my ride in freezing rain and arrived during a sleet storm. Snow was being forecast around noon and the pilgrim traffic was at a standstill. I stopped at Meson for a warm bowl of...
Dear forummembers,
It is with great sadness I inform you of the death of @annakappa.
She and her husband fraluchi ( who was also a member here ) were very active on this forum.
They were both gentle and wise people.
They were always generous...
The restaurants along the side of the Nive are good but the food in every one of the restaurants around the Marche in Biarritz is absolutely first class.
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