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Change train in Ourense from Madrid to Sarria
Last month we were traveling the opposite direction from Baamonde to Madrid and had to finish the leg into Ourense on a bus too. As @J Willhaus says, it is all very efficient. We were pretty amazed how well Renfe handled it all. Our MD train from Baamonde was 10 minutes late when it picked us...- tjz
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- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🧳 Traveling & Transport to/from/along the camino
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Ground conditions - Camino Del Norte
Sorry, my trail-addled brain has lost the exact spot, but it was somewhere between Gijón and the big turn inland at Ribadeo. Almost certainly the machines have moved on by this time. But as with all things Camino, it's best to be prepared for the worst any given day as things change all the...- tjz
- Post #12
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino del NORTE (from Irún)
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Ground conditions - Camino Del Norte
Yes, we had one particularly bad section a couple of weeks back on the Norte where some of the transport machines were on the path which was an incredible mess of mud and debris. Thankfully, the operators were on the lookout, and they stopped and allowed us to slog around the machines. Despite...- tjz
- Post #6
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino del NORTE (from Irún)
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Irún to San Sebastián first day
We did the ridgeline route in 2022 in our 50s/60s and reasonably fit. We were not in a hurry and it was one of the best 8 hours and 51 minutes of my life. 😁- tjz
- Post #13
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino del NORTE (from Irún)
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What are the most beautiful 7 days on del Norte?
Any stretch is going to have it's mellow and spectacular parts. My "spectacular" favorites are sprinkled throughout: Hondarribia / Irun to San Sebastian is epic The alternate in the Basque Coast Geopark before Deba, especially if the tide is out and you can do the walk around the headland and...- tjz
- Post #6
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino del NORTE (from Irún)
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Madrid City Walks
We just got back from the Camino de Norte, and spent a day in Madrid. We always love Madrid, especially the museums! If you're looking for a great walk, though, it is pretty hard to beat the Gran Via. The architecture is spectacular! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gran_V%C3%ADa,_Madrid- tjz
- Post #12
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🧳 Traveling & Transport to/from/along the camino
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Topo Wearers!
I just got back from 2 weeks in Spain on the Camino del Norte with a pair of Topo Ultraventure 3s. In five prior 2 week trips, I've tried Merrel Moabs initially and the last two with Hoka Challengers (wide with Superfeet Green insoles). These Topos were the best I've tried. I got one small...- tjz
- Post #79
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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How does one travel from the train station Madrid Chamartin to Madrid Barajas airport?
We always take the Cercanías and it works very well. As others have mentioned, if you are connecting to/from a regular Renfe train, you likely have a combinado and the ride is free. Just be sure to use one of the turnstiles with the optical reader / scanner. They are usually to one end of the...- tjz
- Post #10
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🧳 Traveling & Transport to/from/along the camino
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Three Variants Worth Considering Near Avilés and Luarca
We also took the Ruta de la Congrexa option, and it was truly fabulous! I cannot recommend this one enough! Thank you @Dave!- tjz
- Post #8
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino del NORTE (from Irún)
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Three Variants Worth Considering Near Avilés and Luarca
We took the track from Tamon, passing by the reservoir, and finishing in Aviles yesterday. It was very nice and peaceful, and I would recommend it! I personally would not do it if you were not using the gpx tracks - it is easy to miss some of the trickier turns. Thank you @Dave!- tjz
- Post #6
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino del NORTE (from Irún)
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Camino del Norte...Laredo to Santander
Note the ferry from Laredo to Santona is not running in the off season. But in April I think you'll be OK and you may want to check here first: https://excursionesmaritimas.com/barca-del-puntal/ For me, the stay in Güemes has been one of the highlights of our Camino del Norte.- tjz
- Post #4
- Camino de Santiago Forum: Life on the Camino - Miscellaneous Topics
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LIVE from the Camino Starting the Camino del Norte January 30th 2024
Well done, and thank you for the updates and pictures!- tjz
- Post #87
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino del NORTE (from Irún)
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Gortex or No -Gortex Shoes
After years of hiking and running, I am a believer in non-gortex shoes. No matter what, your feet are going to get wet if the rain or puddles gets serious. You'll also get wet once you get warmed up and start sweating. But you'll dry out much faster, especially in something like a trail runner...- tjz
- Post #6
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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Pocket coin pouch for those EU coins?
I got this somewhere along the Camino Frances I believe. It's about perfect!- tjz
- Post #13
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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LIVE from the Camino Starting the Camino del Norte January 30th 2024
These pictures are excellent, thank you! We'll be back on the Norte in about a month to resume our camino in Gijón. These pictures and my morning coffee get the heart racing every morning when I check on the forum. And yes, respect on that 46km day.- tjz
- Post #45
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino del NORTE (from Irún)
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