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I will arrive by plane unfortunately at the start of the long weekend in mid-October, so was happy I set up accommodation through booking.com. Just got a message from the hostel that 'something' happened and they will be closed--for all I know they had actual trouble or got a lucrative offer...
At times, I am slow, but are you saying, Peter, Japan is on this list of countries deemed safe and folks from there do not have to do even a COVID test to get into Spain? This is the same Japan that for the last several weeks has been having increased COVID cases and citizens are wanting the...
There is an albergue just opened and directly on the route as it goes through Pontevedra. Run by two of the nicest people, brothers who are so happy to welcome pilgrims. Each bunk has its own electric outlet and lamp and curtains for privacy. It’s been opened less than two weeks so it’s clean...
I've read different comments from folks who say they carry only a liter of water and others saying they ran out of water. On the coastal route out of Porto, including the Variante, how much water is best to carry, and where do people refill their water bottles along the way?
I am not going to take my walking poles with me, but hope to buy some that are not expensive when I arrive in Porto. Anyone know of an inexpensive place to buy walking sticks in Porto or nearby? Or maybe I don't need any on the Coastal route?? Any opinions??
Hello, All,
Does anyone have information for me on vegetarian food along the Coastal route and the Variante? Lots of info on seafood and beef and pork, but haven't seen anything yet about vegetarian. Are there grocery stores and/or supermarkets at the usual stopping places?
Also wondering how...
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