I'm flying to madrid on June 11th and acclimating myself there (also sightseeing). On June 13 I'll take a train to Ponferrada and start the Camino on the 14th. Train arrives in Ponferrada in about 4 1/2 hours (at 3pm). I've never taken a train before.
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