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I believe all seats are bookable on RENFE - but you may get a cancellation.
If I were you I’d download the ALSA bus app and book a refundable ticket whilst you’re thinking about it.
The Amigos in Malaga are a really helpful bunch. I met them on their regular evening (Tuesday or Wednesday - it’ll be on the website) about 1Km out of Malaga centro
https://caminomozarabedemalaga.com/asociacion/
When I was stricken by PF several years ago a physio on here recommended taping - but with ‘low dye’ - non stretch - tape as opposed to the elastic KT and similar.
What you do obviously works for you, but the more rigid tape worked for me. It’s entirely possible that both do the job...
Always worth checking the destination on the tag affixed to your bag when you check it in. That’s where you should expect to next see it and, if an international flight, take it through customs.
As you know you’ll have to clear customs before switching to a domestic flight as you’ll be travelling with others who obviously don't need to clear customs on arrival.
Only next step after customs is through the one-way doors to landside.
On first arrival into Schengen you’ll have to clear...
I have had PF in the past. Medical advice from professionals is always better than random folk on the internet; but since you asked …
If you’re substantially overweight, you need to sort that out.
Include calf stretches in your exercise regimen.
Do you over-pronate? Orthotics or even just...
I think I am substantially more at risk of loss through my own carelessness and inattention than from theft.
The precautions I would take are pretty much the same, but the motivation is different.
The majority of hostales, hoteles and pensiones will be open so private rooms are available. It’s the specifically Camino-orientated albergues which tend to close.
There is a website ‘aprinca’ which only opens from November which lists albergues known to be open, and the listings on Gronze and...
I’ve often walked in November.
Accommodation availability is reduced - but more than sufficient.
It’s rarely too warm to walk - and as it’s darker in the mornings and evenings you don’t have to get up at stupid o’clock to avoid the heat.
You’ll be lucky to stay dry every day.
You’ll...
If it all works, that’s great. If not it seems to be available on Etsy
Look what I found on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/626806874/poster-map-of-the-camino-de-santiago?ref=share_v4_lx
I’d advise checking the weather forecast right up to the day of departure. I typically walk from mid September through to early April.
September can often be lovely and warm and dry - or totally the opposite.
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