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I just did a quick check for the Ibis brand of hotels. I stayed at the one in Irun before my Camino, and it was clean, well-maintained, etc., and I would do it again. looks like a few rooms, priced between $125 and $200/night per room. consider looking direct, rather than booking dot com...
I would only add one thing to this, as I totally agree about the shoe/boot comment. I used trail-running socks, NOT wool, and it worked just great for me. So, in addition to finding the shoes that work for you, also pick the socks that work for you...
if i'm reading this correctly, you're asking about going FROM Santiago BACK TO Madrid at the completion of your Camino. If so, I'm in the camp of "take the train, it's inexpensive, efficient, and fairly pleasant even if you have to change trains because they make it super easy."
If that...
Good for you on all counts! I arrive Saturday, as my last few stages have been less distance than usual - more in the +/-20km range. So, I lost a day or two somehow. Sorry to have missed you.
If I catch up, I get to buy you and your "no longer suffering" wife a vinto tinto for all the great advice you've shared! I'm 2 days behind you. It'll be tough at this point, but hope springs eternal!
I just discovered Repsol for coffee today. In my case it was in Figueras, just before that (scary-to-me) bridge crossing into Ribadeo. The locals even use it as their panaderia.
I'm on Norte right now, at Cadavedo. I use Blogger, which avoids all the "stuff" that comes with other platforms, and have been posting daily. Once in a while some typos go thru, and I've had two days where wifi has been sluggish and it was hard to get the post up, but it's been fine. And...
I've started to mark your food recommendations into my guide, and was happy with a large chorizo bocadillo at Bar ECU (with un café americano). I also highly recommend Panaderia La Estrella, which is right underneath Bar ECU. Since I was feeling good after stocking up at Día, I had another...
It's not a pretty walk, but it's fairly easy; just use Buen Camino or Google Maps to guide you. Or, support a local and take a taxi there and walk back! (If you're staying at the Albergue, that might be a better choice). There may be bus options; I don't recall. Good luck!
I thought I replied, but don't see it here. I walked to the Irún Decathlon. Not the nicest walk, but it was safe, and a good way to keep loose (and stay awake) after my red-eye and connecting flight. I was staying at the Ibis on that side of town, so my timing isn't a good reference!
I walked. it was a good way to loosen up after my redeye into Madrid and connection to Hondarribia ( I also walked from Hondarribia to Irún, because it's so cool to walk from an airport!) It wasn't a pleasant walk to and from Decathlon, but life isn't always pleasant!
Fwiw, I'm halfway thru del Norte today, using Salomon SenseRide (it's a women's trail runner). While your experience may vary, I'll say that they've been super for me. I do use poles, especially on downhills, to reduce strike impact and probability of missteps leading to sprains. I'm a big...
Your beloved is a trouper, and clearly knows the importance of self-medicating. I hope 2 days' bus rides does the trick for her; it worked wonders for me after my knees blew up on my day from Munitibar to Zamudio.
Even booking all my Camino lodgings before coming to Spain, I ran into similar availability and 2-night minimum requirements. So, I've ended up with a seesaw of long and short days.
I had a great half-day in Galizano today, including the amazing beach just east of the one the Camino leads to. Tomorrow, since I'm going to Santillana del Mar (for reasons), I'll take CA 141 based on your advice. I'll be early enough that I won't notice that it's generic. I'll also take a...
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