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  1. tincress

    we made it!

    Hi Tia Valeria, I would not recommend it either! We found ourselves in a difficult position, because the lovely purpose built Albergue in Presedo is closed, the nearest accommodation was in Abegondo another 4 k allegedly, to the poliportivo (felt like 10!). So exhausted, having walked 16k...
  2. tincress

    we made it!

    Hi Br David. The pushchair was an all terrain type, and very robust. It steered like a pig, and gained its nick name "The Pig" or "El Cerdo". It was really tough to wrestle with over some sections. But however difficult it was at times - we had great benefit too, and we still preferred to use...
  3. tincress

    we made it!

  4. tincress

    we made it!

  5. tincress

    we made it!

    We are here in a wet santiago de compostela. We made it with the assistance of our pushchair, which became known as the pig or el cerdo! A walk in the park it was not, but although challenging, very satisfying and do-able, even for two grannies! We did it in better time that we anticipated, one...
  6. tincress

    wild camping en route

    thanks for that Falcon, you are right, it is a major consideration. I have a fire phobia, so will be very careful anyway, but good point to raise Thanks Tina
  7. tincress

    wild camping en route

    Thanks for that - lets hope there aren't any vampires!
  8. tincress

    wild camping en route

    Thanks Br David Not too worried, checked where the bears, boars and wolves are and you are absolutely correct, not in the area of the Camino Ingles! Snakes could be an issue so will keep a look out and let you know if I see any. Counting down to our departure, from 25 June from St Andrews church...
  9. tincress

    wild camping en route

    Oh Oh! I know you are right - they probably are more frightened of us, but I can be quite frightened too! Thanks for the information.
  10. tincress

    wild camping en route

    This I found in a guide book of Galicia: As every where camping is normally forbidden in the National Parks and conservation areas. Outside of these areas, regulation 79/1990 of 8 May 1990 decrees that above 1500m you can camp anywhere thats more than two hours walk from a vehicle access. Below...
  11. tincress

    wild camping en route

    yes i speak some spanish. I lived in spain for a year when i was 1 7. i have found out that it is legal as long as not near a campsite and 5k from a town. i wiil let you know the rule number later. thank you for all your help.
  12. tincress

    wild camping en route

    Seeking Father John This was the recent newspaper coverage on the Isle of Wight
  13. tincress

    wild camping en route

    Thank you so much for your advice. We are counting down the days now until we go. We are booked on the ferry from Portsmouth on the 26th June, so will arrive in Spain on the 28th. We have been practicing walking and we know we can manage 8 miles a day, so it may take us 10 days to complete, the...
  14. tincress

    wild camping en route

    does anyone have any advice about wild camping in Galicia? I understand that if you are not in a town and there is not a campsite within a few miles it is not illegal. But is it safe? Would there be anywhere feasible to camp discretely in the woods? Also I am planning to get FEVE train across...
  15. tincress

    Father John Goodyear 1456

    Thank you very much for your help, buen camino Tina
  16. tincress

    Father John Goodyear 1456

    Hi does anyone know of any contacts in Spain who may be able to help me with finding out more information about Father John Goodyear and his pilgrimage in 1456. He presented an Altarpiece to the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostella that now resides in the Museum there. We are walking in his...
  17. tincress

    Three-wheeled cart

    Hi we are starting our Camino Ingles in July, and we are going to use an All Terrain push chair with spare inner tubes. For the same reasons that you say, we cannot carry our kit! We are 55 and 60 so we have to be practical. We have trialled ours in the New Forest on all surfaces, over tree...
  18. tincress

    In Father John Goodyear's Footsteps

    Thank you all for your kind comments. Yes the Pushchair is an all terrain type with big wheels and we have spare inner tubes too. We may need to rest a day here and there. We are out tomorrow for a walk over Hengistbury Head, Dorset to practice, hope to do 10 miles building up to 15! We are...
  19. tincress

    In Father John Goodyear's Footsteps

    Hi, We are starting our pilgrimage in Chale, Isle of Wight in the Footsteps of Father John Goodyear who walked the Camino Ingles in 1456 exactly 500 year before I was born! He gave an Alabaster altar piece to Santiago de Compostella which is now housed in the Cathedral museum. Glenda and I are...

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