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  1. henrythedog

    Train from Chamartin to Leon

    No chance. Book a train the next day. You can overnight anywhere in central Madrid and take the metro to Chamartin.
  2. henrythedog

    Bronze Scallop Shell…Carry-on?

    Well; if it were me I’d let you on - but I’m unlikely to be on duty for a variety of reasons. It’s an expensive experiment if you’re going to chance it and the view of whoever you ask - even at the airport, and most certainly on the internet - may differ from the staff on the day. Of all the...
  3. henrythedog

    Help getting lodging past Sarria

    Perhaps inappropriately I recall an interview with an American smuggler operating in South America - he flew a tiny light aircraft which was often intercepted by military jets. The jets (I know nothing about the subject) have to maintain some set speed to stay airborne. The quote that sticks...
  4. henrythedog

    Train Advice - Santiago to Barcelona

    Can I reinforce the ‘buy early’ message for RENFE - I’ve often advised that on here. I’v just got an unexpected week free and, naturally, am heading to Spain to scout out the C. De Ebro around Zaragoza; flying into Barcelona. Usually I’d be reserving travel as soon as it’s available. My first...
  5. henrythedog

    Paulo Coelho's "The Pilgrimage" to be made into a Netflix movie

    I’ve read a couple of PCs books in the Spanish translation. The linguistic exercise partially compensated for the dire content.
  6. henrythedog

    LIVE from the Camino Current big wave at beginning of Francés

    Becky was posting towards the end of April; historically and predictably one of the busiest months on the Frances
  7. henrythedog

    LIVE from the Camino On the Camino de Madrid!

    @Bachibouzouk - your thread, along with that of @timr ’s, which greatly informed my CdMadrid a couple of years ago; is excellent. Thanks.
  8. henrythedog

    Problems with Iberia and American Airlines (standby seats and lost luggage)

    Can one not check in online for a connecting flight in advance - assuming no hold baggage?
  9. henrythedog

    Post items from the UK to Spain (at the mid-point of Camino del Norte)

    Take it into Spain yourself and post it to yourself to be held at a post office. Oviedo probably best. Address the parcel: Your name - surname first capitalised Lista de correos Address of post office including postcode You’ll have to show ID to collect OR Get rid of something less...
  10. henrythedog

    Help getting lodging past Sarria

    As Trecile says if you’re relying on Booking.com you’re seeing perhaps 25% of the available properties - perhaps less - and only a proportion of their rooms. Use Gronze, Wise Pilgrim or similar and - if you then feel you have to reserve - contact direct by email or (better) WhatsApp. Use a...
  11. henrythedog

    Getting a sello where I’m not starting?

    If you get your credencial from the church of Santiago y San Juan Bautista (the starting pointing the C de Madrid) they’ll stamp it there and then, whether you want it stamping or not!
  12. henrythedog

    Albergue Etiquette

    Those most likely to look at a thread on the topic of Albergue Etiquette are - IMHO - those most likely to observe it without needing to be told what it might be.
  13. henrythedog

    Committing... and transport query?

    They’re only currently fully released up to about the 20th of July which is ‘normal for RENFE’
  14. henrythedog

    How to stay “logged in” on the forums

    I think you’ve resolved it. I, and many others, just bookmark the ‘new posts’ screen and never need to log in.
  15. henrythedog

    Lost & Found Lost Credential at Iglesia de San Andrés de Cedeira, 20-30 minutes outside Redondela

    Just get anything you’ve got stamped and go from there. Affix whatever you’ve got to an actual credenciale whenever you get one.
  16. henrythedog

    October Camino - shorts?

    September through March camino - shorts. Skin dries faster than cloth and it’s Spain.
  17. henrythedog

    Tracking apps/findpenguins/Relive/ or just simple iphone/google maps

    Mrs HtD is prone to monitoring my whereabouts whilst on Camino and it’s worth clarifying that all of these apps will give a precise location as to where your phone is but not - necessarily - where you are and thus the time you left c.Laurel, c.San Lorenzo, the barrio húmedo and so on and so...
  18. henrythedog

    Alsa bus tickets

    Well done. Good decision under pretty much any circumstances.
  19. henrythedog

    Compostela: Electric Bikes Excluded?

    May I be the first to add my weight to that most astute comment.
  20. henrythedog

    Having something mailed to Santiago

    You could sign up online for a Wise account which comes (by default) with a virtual debit card. You can fund it by direct bank transfer (or from your current debit card whilst it still works). There may be a fee with funding via debit card - but desperate times call for desperate measures. An...

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