My experience on Easter Monday 2023 making a train connection in Ourense was quite positive. I booked on RENFE for a 20 minute connection which made me quite nervous. The station is much smaller than Madrid Chamartin and only slightly larger than Sarria. My train arrived and departed on time. No...
As a retired airline employee and a current pilgrim, my experience is sometimes you can get away with it and sometimes you can't regardless of airline. You're over the official limit so expect it to be checked. If the agent is not looking too closely, you may get it on board at your origin. But...
Thank you Tincatinker for that link. I did find some good information.
If I understand what I am reading this is the 7th annual organized 30 mile beach walk scheduled for DEC 13-15, 2024. I found this [edited for length] information.
About the Pilgrimage.
Welcome, dear pilgrim, to the 7th...
Does anyone know if this is an actual pilgrimage or just an official starting point? “Camino Del Mestizaje” AKA, the Baby Steps Camino. Please forward any references.
I did the (red) beach walk in March 2023. Bars and restaurants were plentiful along the coast. It was beautiful and few pilgrims. It felt more like a beach walk than a pilgrimage but very enjoyable and scenic. I recommend the Espiritual variant and second the notion that Baiona is a nice city to...
And this my friends is why Ivar's forum is my go to spot for all things Camino. You all have provided accurate, informative, and inspirational answers after carefully contemplating the question. Congratulate yourselves for providing empathetic, useful, and thoughtful replies that enrich Pilgrim...
On both Caminos I started walking alone and ended walking with family. Private accommodations make one's choice to be alone less difficult to keep. While shared accommodations lend themselves to more opportunities for shared relationships. While I enjoy the solitude, my head may not be the best...
The information presented in this thread is both accurate to my experience and very useful.
May I add a note that in some grocery stores, fruit is weighed, bagged, and tagged in the produce section by the customer. My limited Spanish prevents my reading signs or instructions so I messed that...
I was told long ago by a wise veterinarian that you will out live every pet except your last one, who will outlive you.
As I now sit in a oncology veterinarian's office waiting for a diagnosis on our 14th pet, I understand your concern. Many lost souls wait for saviors in rescues and pounds...
We love all animals regardless of species or national origin. Unfortunately, outdoor cats are devastating for nature. They are major predators of small mammals and reptiles. Only windows kill more birds.
It does not stop me from carrying dry cat food in small packages to distribute to los...
In April 2023 I arrived in Vigo via train from Madrid to walk the Coastal and Spiritual Variant. The connection to Baiona via bus was very simple. Buses are lined up two minutes walk outside the train terminal. I paid a couple euros at the bus and had a nice short ride to Baiona. You can...
Your comments, notwithstanding the tissue issue, I had a very similar experience with tourists and disrespectful visitors during my 2022 Camino.
I too, was shocked and mortified until I realized that while I considered this a sacred place, not everyone does. I didn't agree with their actions...
My second pair of shoes are Keen hiking sandals. These shoes were sturdy enough to hike all day as a change up from boots (2023) or trail runners (2022). They are equally at home in wet environments. Sturdy and well made, there are various types, styles, and price points. Here is an example of...
I'm no winemaker but I have been instructed on vineyard tours that when a grape is plucked from the stem it damages the vine by attracting pests and growing mold. Unintended consequences bloom into ethical and agricultural issues. To solve that problem, the grapes must be cut from the stem of...
I cleared MAD customs late March 2023 with no delay. The walk from Delta gates took the most time. The only problem was the taxi driver who over charged for a fare to train station. It is a flat fee, to my knowledge, from airport to train station. Around 30 euros. Even with traffic. Confirm the...
I arrived around 1330 today into Padron via Bahia Sub. Departure was promptly at noon. That gave me a chance to do laundry and sleep in just a wee bit. Once I disembarked, I walked past my accommodations until I got tired, called a cab in Escravitude and went back to Padron for the night...
I stayed at La Rosa del Agua in El Acebo in late April 2022. It was a highlight of my pilgrimage. The host was super welcoming. The breakfast he fixed was hot, delicious and filling. The room was comfortable and clean. The "hippie" helpers were fascinating. I often wear the peach pit jewelry I...
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