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@HappyToBeBeBe, the three best pieces of advice above which all resonate with me are:
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Perhaps it is a blessing in disguise that he suddenly has the time available to do this.
I'm noticing that the thread is veering off into a 'Which airline to fly' discussion.
I agree with @dick bird. Madrid will definitely be the best place to fly into.
And Barcelona is so different from the other cities you will see, it will be an exciting place to end your Camino.
I had a bad experience last year with Express Bourricot at Biarritz. I flew from Ireland with my bike in a big bag. I had to wait for it to come through. Then when I got it I realised I had to find the toilet. When I finally came out to the concourse the few passengers had already left. I made...
I think @Anthony Rocco 's suggestion is best.
In Logrono I can personally recommend the pension which is part of the albergue. Very central and you can book a twin room.
They have a late check-in until 2300. And it will be simple to arrange forwarding your bags the following morning.
I have bussed with my bike Logrono to Burgos. I bought a cheap blue-tarp at a chinese bazzar, trimmed it and made a simple sack with tape. You have to take the wheels off.
There are 6 buses per day so it will be do-able for 4 of you on a couple of different buses. I rode my bike to the...
I have stayed twice at Hostel Las Musas, which is close to Tirso de Molina metro. I think it would fit the bill nicely. Check out their website. They have doubles, triples and dorms with bunk beds. Very lively atmosphere.
Thank you all above for your considered replies. Although I've been on the forum for many years, I think it's the first time I've posted directly seeking advice! It really helps to clarify thinking.
True. This model cost me over A$500. My bike is a top-of-the-range carbon Scott Scale MTB. Makes one think twice about transporting it with minimal protection.
Riding a camino on my own bike is a real joy.
A little more info. I'm flying from Aus with the empty bag, which folds down like this:
My bike has been in Cork with my son since 2019. I was going to use it the following year.
I'm flying to Biarritz and getting Express Bourricot transport to SJpdP where I will re-assemble the bike. I'm...
I'm inclined to agree. The Ryanair flight connects perfectly with my onward flight to Aus. But that irritating "what if" bothers me, and I might fly a day in advance.
My second Frances - a leisurely ramble this time. Starting May 27th.
I’m frustrated that I can’t make up my mind about the best way to do this. In my original planning for my upcoming Camino in 2 months, I had simply assumed I would take the train - fast, fun, convenient and not particularly expensive. My mistake was assuming that I tick all the boxes because my...
I took the Biarritz option in 2015. EB met the plane from Dublin which was carrying 6 or 7 pilgrims. A great service, and I intend to use it again this year.
I agree. To be fair to Qantas the economy fare is about A$3500. I did use it last year to visit family. I found it very convenient, without the usual transfer in the Middle East in the middle of the night. But then I'm in WA. I was surprised though that were plenty of passengers ex Melbourne.
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