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    Do I need better rain gear? (or mental strategy for rain)

    Hi everyone, I’m currently at the airport to fly to Madrid, then from there will spend Saturday night in Leon (initially thought I’d start hiking from there), then bus to Astorga Sunday morning and start walking to Santiago. It’s my first Camino. I have limited vacation days right now, but have...
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    MAD, to sporting goods store, to Oviedo?

    Thanks @trecile. That's a great point.
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    MAD, to sporting goods store, to Oviedo?

    Checking a bag (or cardboard tube) with the state of air travel being the way it is this summer seemed like a risky move. I'm not completely against it, but was trying to avoid checking anything.
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    MAD, to sporting goods store, to Oviedo?

    Yeah. The 11:10 train looks great, but it would mean I'll probably have to stay in Oviedo that night and then take the train to Cadavedo the next morning and start walking Norte after I get off the train. I was also considering getting on one of the earlier buses to Oviedo, (trying to catch one...
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    MAD, to sporting goods store, to Oviedo?

    Thanks Derek! This is really helpful. What's your experience been like in terms of how long it takes from landing to get to the Decathlon and then on to the bus/train station to leave the city? I'm a little apprehensive about how to book my travel to Oviedo not knowing how time-consuming this...
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    MAD, to sporting goods store, to Oviedo?

    Thanks for these tips, everyone! Pardon my ignorance, but which bus is this? It runs from the airport to Oviedo without a transfer?
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    MAD, to sporting goods store, to Oviedo?

    Hi everyone. I'm new here, heading on my first Camino (Norte) in September. I've realized that the trekking poles I just bought (collapsable, Black Diamond, and not worth risking getting them confiscated by airport security at any point along the way) probably won't work in my carry-on backpack...

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