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  1. J

    Free Airport Shuttle from Booking.com, is it real?

    They provided free transport for myself and three other members of my group from Gatwick airport to the flat we had rented through them in London last year. The car was ready and waiting for us on arrival as arranged.
  2. J

    Likelyhood of finding beds in Presedo?

    That is the itinerary that we walked. I was 83 last year and did not find it too difficult. The path to Neda is very easy. I found the climb after Fene challenging but thereafter ok. My backpack was only about 4k and I didnt try setting any speed records. If your mum has a reasonably level of...
  3. J

    Likelyhood of finding beds in Presedo?

    I walked with my son and his family, six of us, last June. We arrived at the albergue at about 1pm and we were first there. We were on our own until a noisy group of 9 arrived at about 5pm which filled all the bunks. I dont think you will have any problem if you arrive reasonably early. The next...
  4. J

    Santiago to Zamora - Camino Sanabres

    In 2019 travelled by train to Zamora. Then a bus from the bus station to G de M. I pre-booked the bus online. It was difficult to get information at the bus station about which bus was the one that went through G de M as I could not speak Spanish. I eventually ended up on the correct bus. It...
  5. J

    Alert Theft at Roncesvalles

    Theft at this albergue must be quite common. When I stayed there a woman had her passport stolen when she went to shower.
  6. J

    Hotels along the way -

    I always looked for pensions. These are marked at the entrance with a P, I found these comfortable and inexpensive.
  7. J

    Reverse Camino tips? Muxía - Fisterra - Santiago

    I tried it once on a different camino. It was almost impossible when coming to a junction where multiple paths converge. Arrows pointed the path forward but not the way back.
  8. J

    What about “té con leche”?😀

    I always have tea. My Spanish is terrible but I usually get by with " te negro con leche. I sometimes have green tea which is te verde.
  9. J

    Advice needed on travel from Tomar to Porto

    Jungleboy, with respect your statement "most people would not agree with that" does beg the question. Walking the caminos is a very personal thing and each person looks for different experiences. All the people in my group loved to enjoy the Portuguese culture experience along the way, not just...
  10. J

    How to choose a Camino Prep Fitness Program?

    I am in my eighties but try to walk at least 8 klms six day a week. Even with this level of fitness I still found the first four days of a camino last year challenging. Thereafter I did not have any problems with 20k days.
  11. J

    Advice needed on travel from Tomar to Porto

    Why not walk. The best of the Portuguese is before Porto.
  12. J

    Break O’Cebreiro climb

    I was 75 when I walked to O Ceibero and i did not find it difficult. However, after walking for almost 4 four weeks from SJPP I was very fit for long climbs.
  13. J

    shoes for Camino Ingles in April conditions 2024

    I walked it in June last year. We had no rain but the path was always firm so I dont think you need worry.
  14. J

    Camino Passport in Oveido

    You can also get one at the municipal albergue.
  15. J

    A few more questions on Camino Primitivo

    I never found anywhere in 2019 that did not accept credit cards.
  16. J

    Sarria to SDC Poles/sticks?

    I have walked 5 caminos and never used the poles. However I am in my eighties and I worry that if I have a fall and break my hip it could prove fatal. To help me with my balance I usually just find a stick to carry if the terrain is rough.
  17. J

    Albergue Juvenil Castro open?

    Great place to stay. Very nice albergue divided into small rooms. Also has a food van at the back. Dont miss the old roman museum.
  18. J

    How often do you take a break?

    I take ten minutes every hour. I am in my eighties.
  19. J

    Bus Zamora to Granja Moreruela?

    i caught a bus from Zamora to Granja in 2019. It was about an hour late in arriving in Zamora but it eventually arrived. I pre-booked the ticket on-line in advance but I cannot remember the bus line.
  20. J

    Under-Publicized Backpack Options?

    My Aldi back pack has served me well for two caminos and I will probably use it again on my next. It cost me AUD$30.

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