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  1. J Willhaus

    Weather in November on the Frances and the Portugues

    That is true, but there is a "winter camino" web page for the CF which lets you know what is open and whether you need to phone ahead. All the Xunta or government run albergues once you reach Galicia are open year round.
  2. J Willhaus

    Public transport from Santiago to ??

    What route will he be coming in on? If it is the Camino Frances there is a bus service that runs daily through the Monbus company. This is for a weekday in May. I have attached a schedule. You can start in Santiago at the bus terminal or if you are flying in, you can leave from the airport. You...
  3. J Willhaus

    Weather in November on the Frances and the Portugues

    Actually I really love to be on the Camino in the winter and less busy times. I also like to work during that time as a hospitalera and I like walking as a pilgrim when the weather is cooler. Yes, it is also sometimes rainy, but with a good poncho and gear, it is fine. There are fewer places...
  4. J Willhaus

    Upcycle walking poles

    Pilgrim House offers service such as printing of tickets, laundry, used pole repository, place to hang out and talk, a more formal debriefing if you want to participate. They can answer questions, etc. Volunteers provide the manpower for the various services. It is great to stop in and say Hello...
  5. J Willhaus

    Arzua albergues- recommendations

    In the summer months, there are also volunteers at Ribadiso (Xunta albergue) from American Pilgrims on the Camino who are part of a "Welcome Service".
  6. J Willhaus

    Upcycle walking poles

    Send @ivar a private message. He said in a recent video he had some donated poles, but that the supply was variable. Pilgrim house also mentioned is a good option and it is just a few doors down from Ivar.
  7. J Willhaus

    Recommendations for travel from Logrono to Sarria

    Yes, it does kind of look like a "you can't get there from here" kind of thing. You can get there of course, but it isn't very direct and the nature of the travel may be time consuming. You might be using up your rest days in Logrono on the bus or train travel to Sarria.
  8. J Willhaus

    Problems with booking Renfe trains

    I have had a first class seat with a hot meal served on the AVE between Madrid and Zaragoza. I think I clicked on the wrong button, too, but it was a nice change of pace and a pleasant surprise.
  9. J Willhaus

    LIVE from the Camino Camino home to home, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

    Do you need to try them on or can they ship them to you?
  10. J Willhaus

    Arzua albergues- recommendations

    I have stayed in both the Hotel Arzua (last summer) and the Arzua Xunta Albergue de Perigrinos (last winter). Both were nice.
  11. J Willhaus

    Three rescues on the Route Napoleon yesterday

    No we have them here in the US as well. Usually teenaged or college-aged boys who also don't bother with a coat either. I see them daily as I walk to work on my university campus. I am dressed in puffy coat, buff, ear band, gloves, long pants, etc and they are marching along in the cold Wyoming...
  12. J Willhaus

    Recommendations for travel from Logrono to Sarria

    There is no really direct way to get to Sarria by train from Logroño per the routes. You have to go backwards to Zaragoza and or Madrid. It may be fastest back to Madrid by bus and take a direct train to Sarria from the Chamartín station.
  13. J Willhaus

    Train Madrid from Santiago in June 2024?

    There's been an issue with booking several months now. There are difficulties with the construction in Madrid at the Chamartín station so while there are supposed to be the same number of seats available, the times are limited. I suggest you keep checking to see when train availability is...
  14. J Willhaus

    Santiago accomodations

    Agree with San Martín even if you have to stay in a hospederia room.
  15. J Willhaus

    LIVE from the Camino Current conditions on the Frances

    I walked it in perfect conditions and really have no desire to repeat it. Yes, nice views on the Napoleon when the weather is good, but I'd rather divide the walk at Valcarlos. I'd also walk past Roncesvalles. I was originally of the mind that you had to start in SJPDP, but now I would take the...
  16. J Willhaus

    Small juicer, vegetarians and heating element?

    I have asked at some places in Spain and could not find one. (Hardware store, Asian Bazaar) Maybe others have been more successful. I have seen them on Amazon, but make sure they have the euro plug.
  17. J Willhaus

    Alert Two reports of agressive dogs just after Oseira

    How did the dog situation pan out? Were you threatened by them?
  18. J Willhaus

    Logroño Bus Station

    no, but it has a nicer public restroom, I am certain...
  19. J Willhaus

    Book "A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages" - the medieval pilgrim experience

    Yes, I see others have had it for months so not sure how/where the release dates are determined.
  20. J Willhaus

    Any experience in using your Non-EU Visa Debit Card with 6-digit PIN in ATMs?

    Mine has a 4 digit pin. Maybe check with your bank?

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