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I just came off C-Portugués da Costa (Porto) earlier in the month and can offer at least a one-sided perspective. The route definitely requires decisions (one of the Brierley stages offered 5 different options). My route was mostly da Costa with occasional dips into Senda Litoral, crossing over...
Thank you for your feedback. I ended up going to Pilgrim House (Rúa Nova, 19, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain). Very convenient, and provides other services (printing, laundry, kitchen, a willing listener). Thanks!
Thank you for your feedback. Calibrating this information with those from locals, I ended up finding Brierley guidebooks at (as listed in Google Maps) Librería Follas Novas, Rúa de Montero Ríos, 37 y 50, 15701 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain. A shelf full of Santiago books at the bottom...
I have equipment that has served me well in my Camino - perfectly functional but I do not intend to take back home with me. Is there an established way in how these things (poles, clothing, etc.) feed back into the system to those pilgrims that might need it?
I know some albergues store...
A question to those familiar with the city (Santiago de Compostela).
I'm about 2 days out from arriving at Santiago de Compostela on the Frances route. I was overly conservative on my flights, have extra days, and am thinking about doing the Portugues route. Where in the city can I find a copy...
A question for those who have Pacerpoles. Combining thoughts from several threads around poles & airport security. Whether allowed on a flight? Depends on the airline, the person, his/her mood, ... got it. Prepping for the contingency with a 3x24" shipping tube to check-in if necessary ... it's...
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