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    Is Albergue De Peregrinos Armenteira closed?

    Hello all! Quick update and question. My partner and I booked a private room in the above Albergue and recently received an email cancelling the reservation and advising us to contact the local government for more information or to complain, with the strong indication there has been a...
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    Alternative towns to Mougas and Vigo

    Hello everyone! My partner and I will be attempting the Camino Portuguese coastal, littoral route, in June/July. I was wondering if any of you could recommend an alternative town to sleep to Mougas, which looks to be a sleepy fishing village without many services, and Vigo, where we have...
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    Best towns near Porto along the Camino

    Hello everyone, I hope to attempt the Camino Portuguese coastal route from Porto next spring. I have the option of spending two days in Porto before departure along the Camino. Alternatively, I can leave on the second day, mid morning (after church), thereby making the next day shorter. I have...
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    How to get Compostela noted for Camino walked in memory deceased relative (in vicarie pro)

    Hey everyone, Really grateful for some advice. I recently completed my Camino Frances, and will now walk on Finisterre, then Muxia from tomorrow. Like many others, I walked my Camino in memory of a deceased relative, in this case my mother who passed away last August. I was sure to ask about...
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    St John Day in Sarria

    Hello everyone! I have arrived in Sarria on St John’s Day. Whilst I appreciate it is usually celebrated the night before, and that supermarkets will be closed today, are there any other celebrations, festivals or activities taking place today within the city? Thanks in advance!
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    Train Cancelled! Bayonne to SJJP, 1820 on 27 May 2023

    Hello everyone! It looks like the train from Bayonne to SJPP is cancelled! Has anyone any suggestions an alternative way I can travel to SJPP from Bayonne via public transport or shared private hire? Thanks ☺️
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    San Sebastián Airport to Bayonne - Ride-share 27 May 2023 or Advice please!

    Hey everyone, In an effort to get to SJJP, I have an option of flying from Madrid to San Sebastián, landing around 1300 on Saturday 27 May. However, the next train to Bayonne from Hendaye Train Station departs at 1504, which means I will miss the 1420 departure from Bayonne to SJJP. The next...
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    Shared Taxi Pamplona to SJJP, Saturday 27th May 2023

    Hey everyone, I will be arriving from Madrid into Pamplona Railway Station from at 1303 on Saturday 27th May and would like to share a taxi to SJJP. Has anyone a similar schedule? Happy to leave immediately or wait around a little. I can see there is a service that allows you took book a cab...
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    Obtaining Anticoagulants from Spanish Pharmacies with a UK Prescription whilst on Camino

    Hey everyone, I will hopefully start my camino in late May and, as discussed in THIS post, will be doing so having recently suffered a DVT. This means I will be on anticoagulants, likely injectables, specifically enoxaparin sodium. I hope to walk from SJJP to Muxia, via Finisterre, so would...
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    Recent DVT, Camino Frances and reliable way to transport baggage/medication

    Hello everyone, I am disappointed to report I was recently diagnosed with a DVT in my left leg and it has thrown my planned camino in early June into total disaray. Whilst I know I have a genetic disposition to clotting, it seems my long hours sitting poorly during my office job is chief...
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    Madrid to SJPP, via Pamplona or San Sebastián

    Hey everyone, I am so sorry to ask such a basic question but I feel I must be missing something. I fly into Madrid late on May 26th and hope to travel to SJJP the next day. It’s tricky, as I could pretty easily get to Pamplona from Madrid, but as my train would arrive arrive 1300 on 27 May...
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    Compostela from Santiago, encompassing walk to Muxia/Finisterre

    Hello everyone :) Compostela encompassing Muxia/Finisterre Apologies if this has been asked before, I did look! I will be walking from SJPP to Muxia, via Finisterre, then getting the public bus back to Santiago before flying home the following day. My question is if I delay getting my...
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    Recommendations for presentable, smart looking walking shoes

    Hey everyone! I am looking for a walking shoe that is presentable and can be worn for general travelling, restaurants and museums, in addition to the camino. I am not a fan of the approach, trainer like shoe. I appreciate appearance is subjective and isn't the chief concern when purchasing a...
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    COVID Walking the Camino when immuno-compromised or suppressed, so extremely vulnerable to C19

    Hello everyone, I don’t mean for this to be a controversial post, as I am genuinely looking for some advice or insight into walking the Camino when immuno-compromised or supressed, so clinically extremely vulnerable to C19. I suspect a fair minority will be in this position, as I have read it...

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