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  1. markie6

    Madrid to Leon via Train -- How to do it?

    IIRC the train station is underneath the airport. At least one of the platforms is.. somebody will be along shortly to confirm or riddicule my response :) I'm certain it's the train station I used though
  2. markie6

    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 11.0

    Sept '19 Day 23 Arzua to Santiago Wandering between the trees wondering where the crowds were
  3. markie6

    Pack for Camino Frances

    Phone & Charger ? no worries if not needed
  4. markie6

    Demographics of Le Puy

    I'd say middle aged like yourself would fit in with the demographic. More French than other nationalities too Most of the Caminos and indeed other walks tend to be populated with a wide variety of ages.
  5. markie6

    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 11.0

    Sept '22 Always look forward to the meseta and the view from alto mostaleres
  6. markie6

    Which Camino Next?

    All of them.... you addict you
  7. markie6

    Do I really need a hat?

    I take a hat, rarely remember to use it mind. If you struggle with the sun... then take one or use a brolly You can always buy one en route if it turns out to be glorious sunny weather
  8. markie6

    Starting our Camino Frances 29 September 2024

    September is a great time of year to be walking... don't worry about the weather...nowt you can do to change it. Chances are that the end of September will be a fair bit quieter than the start and as I have walked the start 3 times I agree that it can be busy, but only in certain places. St...
  9. markie6

    Last cross entering Santiago

    ta dave, must be it then. I was on google looking and thinking there was another in the south :)
  10. markie6

    Last cross entering Santiago

    Lady came in from the Porto side, think it's a different route ? Never done that myself so not sure
  11. markie6

    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 11.0

    Day 15 Sept '22 Astorga to Acebo Looking back at Foncebadón. Nothing but blue skies
  12. markie6

    Paris to SJPDP

    I like the train trip best but .. have you booked Roncesvalles ? and the day after yet ?
  13. markie6

    Recommended starting place between Villafranca del Bierzo and Sarria

    They re all nice spots. Another option would be to start at Sarria and pop to see Muxia and Finisterre after Santiago just options. I do like the climb at O Cebreiro though :)
  14. markie6

    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 11.0

    Must have been a good postman to be so honoured by the locals Sept '22 Camino Frances , last few days after Palas De Rei
  15. markie6

    Hoping the Camino Will Provide

    rome to rio indicates there are trains and buses that go on that route alsa for bus and renfe for trains, edit changed date and less trains all of a sudden, bus looks best
  16. markie6

    St James's Day 2024

    Zulu, UTC and GMT are all the same .. It only gets confusing for me when we start mentioning BST or when some other countries go into daylight savings. Thanks tho @Kirkie a reminder that this is the Church where my grandfather and his tribe were baptized and some got married at :)
  17. markie6

    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 11.0

    only available once per year. May 4th
  18. markie6

    Travel from Santiago to Madrid to catch a flight

    Renfe will have the trains when they become available. Right now I think they haven't released the tickets yet ALSA bus company too to check ( as per Rome to Rio website )
  19. markie6

    Where do ( did ) you walk locally in 2024?

    Walk up to the Chattri memorial on the edge of the South Downs in Sussex
  20. markie6

    Advance train tickets

    The best advantage of booking early is knowing you will definitely be able to travel that day. Often on the long distance lines out of Paris they get full up quick. As others have pointed out they do not over book but also I haven't noticed the price ever getting much worse or better Bayonne is...

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