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  1. Stephanie Martin

    Negative experience in Lorca

    It's been more than a week on the Camino for me so far, and while I've met amazingly kind-hearted pilgrims, amidst all the aches, pains and joys of the Camino, I had a negative experience at the cafe run by Albergue Lorca 2 days ago and am hoping I will not continue to be affected (emotionally)...
  2. Stephanie Martin

    What time do most breakfast places open along Camino Frances

    Hi all, Just wondering what time most breakfast places/supermercados open on the Camino Frances? I'll have mostly early starts (6am) as I'm a slow walker. Wondering if places are open then. Also, if I buy food from the supermercado the evening before for storage to the next day, do most...
  3. Stephanie Martin

    Ordering the Menu Del Dia

    Hi, Just wondering how to order the Menu del Dia and about tipping? My command of Spanish isn't good and I'm wondering of ordering the above requires alot of choosing of options, or if they have set Menu del Dia meals. Also, is it customary to tip in Spain and what's the recommendation? Thank...
  4. Stephanie Martin

    Bank/ATM machines in Spanish/English

    Hi all, I'm wondering if the money withdrawing machines in Spain have English words too? Also, when using card to make transactions at the pharmacy etc., what are the words/word to select before keying in a pincode. For eg., in NZ, we usually have the options of 'Cheque' or 'Savings' to make...
  5. Stephanie Martin

    Taking a train from Santiago to Taize

    Hi all, Has anyone taken the train from Santiago to Taize? I'm planning to visit Taize (France) after I finish my Camino in Santiago. Where can I go to book train services to Taize? Thank you.
  6. Stephanie Martin

    Unsure if these are open

    Dear all, I've tried to look online (Gronze and the actual websites) to contact these albergues to check if they'll be open through October, but haven't been able to get in touch. Is anyone along these routes at the moment and/or have any idea? * Albergue Izar in Viana * El Peregrino in...
  7. Stephanie Martin

    COVID PCR requirements in Spain

    Hi all, I'm leaving for the Camino in slightly over a week now. I'll be flying to Barcelona first before making my way to St. Jean. Does anyone know the current PCR requirements to enter Spain? Will I need to do a PCR test or has this measure been removed? Do they do checks at the airport for...
  8. Stephanie Martin

    Muscle cramps & other bits

    Hi all, I'll be doing my 1st camino soon (Camino Frances) and I have a few newbie questions that I was hoping to get help with. Am wondering about whether we should bring laundry powder & a laundry line or if these are provided in albergues? Also, I've been advised that most albergues only...
  9. Stephanie Martin

    Salomon trail runners for 800K

    Hi all, I recently got a HOKA Anacapa for the Camino Frances which I'll be doing in October. After walking around in them for a few days, my toes are hurting, not sure if it's because the shoes needs breaking-in or what's causing it. Thankfully I can return this pair and I'm very keen on...
  10. Stephanie Martin

    28L pack on the Camino Frances this October

    Dear all, I'm doing my 1st Camino this October & I'm nervous about whether I made the right choice in buying a 28L Osprey backpack. I had initially purchased a 30L Macpac bag, but it was somehow abit too flimsy and this new pack feels better. I just don't know if I'll be able to pack as much as...
  11. Stephanie Martin

    Train or car together from Barcelona to Pamplona Sept 7, 2022

    Hello fellow travellers, I will be travelling from Barcelona to St. Jean Pied de Port, via Pamplona on 7th Sept 2022 (Wednesday). Would anyone like to car share (with an app called Blabla, I think?) or take the train together to Pamplona? If there is an available car service that could bring us...
  12. Stephanie Martin

    Storing Luggage at Barcelona Airport & Train from Barcelona to Pamplona

    Dear all, In a month, I'll be doing the Camino Frances for the first time. I'm flying to Barcelona, then planning to take a train to Pamplona, and then a bus from there to SJPD. I've got 2 questions: I will have with me a big luggage bag (which I don't intend to bring on the Camino), but...
  13. Stephanie Martin

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Covid passes/masks in Albergues/hotels along the Camino (French route)

    Dear all, I'm going on the Camino soon and haven't got updated Vaccines done. Will this be an issue in the albergues and hotels in Spain/France? Also wondering about pre-departure/arrival Covid tests required in Spain/France - I've posted this in another thread but if anyone is in a similar...
  14. Stephanie Martin

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Pre-departure tests for Covid (Arrival in Paris Airport) & (Departing from Santiago de Compostela/Barcelona Airport)

    Dear all, Does anyone know if arrivals at Paris' airport requires Covid tests (for the unvaxxed). Also when departing from Santiago de Compostela Airport and Barcelona Airport in Spain, if Covid tests are required? What is the land crossing into Spain from France like (post-Covid), do they do...
  15. Stephanie Martin

    Getting to St. Jean Pied de Port from NZ and then onward to Israel

    Hi everyone, Do you know the most economical/easiest way to get to St. Jean Pied de Port. Should I fly to Paris, Madrid or Barcelona? The other thing is I'll be flying out from the airport closest to Santiago de Compostela once I've finished the Camino, so in terms of return airfares, I'm...
  16. Stephanie Martin

    A Pilgrim's Guide to the Camino de Santiago

    Dear all, I'm making my 1st Camino via the French route in Sept/Oct this year. I have with me John Brierley's guidebook (title above) which I think was beautifully written and so helpful. However, I'm wondering if much has changed post-Covid, in terms of accommodation and infrastructure. Would...
  17. Stephanie Martin

    Going on my 1st Camino from New Zealand

    Hi all, I'm originally from Singapore, but New Zealand has been home for the past 7 years. I'm excited to do the Camino for the first time later this year. I'll be walking via the French route. Will be great to meet fellow travellers from New Zealand/Singapore. Also, does anyone know about what...

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