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    Alex from Fresco Tours

    Thanks again Ivar! Although it was great to "see" you and catch-up, it will be much better in a café in Santiago or at Casa Ivar... Keep those steps up and hasta pronto! Alex
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    LIVE from the Camino April 15 - 17, 2015 Cacabelos (Ponferrada Stage) Bridge WAS closed from 7am - 9pm

    I just heard that the town hall of Cacabelos has announced that they are going to be closing down the bridge that spans the river to do repairs. Anyone hoping to walk across (i.e. pilgrims) will not be able. The solution they have provided is a free bus shuttle, but it appears that there are...
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    Weather?

    Hello Nino, There are a few sites that can give you average weather temperatures for cities in Spain. MSN is pretty easy to use and will give the average highs and lows by month. http://weather.msn.com/region.aspx?wealocations=Spain Here are the links for various cities along the Camino de...
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    Jewelry Store in SDC?

    Probably the best jewelry store in Santiago, and one of the most historic, is: Joyeria Malde R. del Villar, 21 Pl. Platerías, 3 15890 Santiago Tfno. +34 981 58 14 22 http://www.malde.net I had a client that bought a ruby encrusted Santiago cross there - beautiful! Good luck and congrats!
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    LIVE from the Camino Live from the Camino - in more ways than one!!

    now i'm hooked! this is better than the discovery channel!
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    Telephone calls from Spain to Home?

    This is my favorite card. You can use this link to buy them online and call as soon as you hit the ground: http://www.spainsim.com/vodmovicallcards.htm This specific one allows you to call the States and Canada for a couple hours - only 6 euros! Hope this helps!
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    april 2011 walk

    Might be a good idea to keep in mind for your planning that Semana Santa 2011 (Easter Holy Week) falls on April 17-24th http://gospain.about.com/od/semanasantaeaster/a/santa_dates.htm. On those dates, Santiago de Compostela will probably be pretty busy. Good luck! You are going to love the...
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    Daylight savings on Sunday (Mar 28) in Spain

    Spring ahead 1 hour! Sunset at 8:30PM in Santiago, enjoy the longer days! Could winter be over...
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    Website for bus station in Santaiago?

    Here's a link to the bus station: http://www.tussa.org/ The bus company Monbus services Santiago to Coruña / Ferrol. http://www.monbus.es/index2.htm Good luck and enjoy! Saludos from Spain, Alex
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    Best place to start?

    From Leon you are looking at about 300KMs - for closer to 200 with good transportation options, try Ponferrada (200KM) or even Astorga (250KM). From Astorga, you'll get to climb up to the Iron Cross! Enjoy!
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    Twitter names

    aren't we all! :wink: tweetable @fresco_tours tweet tweet or pio pio (that's what the spanish birds do!) Saludos,
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    El Papa vendrá a Santiago......................

    I saw this in English: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/03/world/AP-EU-Vatican-Spain.html?ref=global-home Bienvenido!
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    Camino Documentary in LA, California USA (March 4. 10)

    You may have seen this group filming on the trail last year. Looks like their project is coming to light... --- THURSDAY, MARCH 4TH @1:30PM Hilton 100 - Loyola Marymount University - Los Angeles, CA Cost: FREE Attendees will enjoy an exclusive viewing of our 23-minute Trailer, as well as a...
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    Temps late April and through May

    Hello Sandi, Here are average temps and rainfall by month for various cities along the Camino frances. http://www.caminodesantiago.me/board/el-camino-frances/topic7790.html#p46617 Good luck and enjoy! Saludos, Alex
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    Spanish Cell Phone Numbers...712 as new prefix??

    Hey there, Looks kind of odd... Did you look at their FAQ's: http://www.lebara-mobile.es/en/faq.php#sim You might only be able to do this in Spain. Where did you buy these? Sorry, not too much help, but a start... Good luck.
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    Camino in September

    Hello Lana, It can get chilly at night. Here is a link for average monthly temps (highs and lows) for several cities along the Camino. http://www.caminodesantiago.me/board/el-camino-frances/topic7790.html#p46617 Hope this helps - buen camino! Saludos from Spain, Alex
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    Hi from Cindy and Caity --

    Hello C&C, Here are trains from La Coruña to Sarria. I've attached the schedule according to http://www.renfe.es Good luck and buen camino! Alex
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    From Irun to Hendaye

    Hendaye and Irun are next door neighbors separated by the bridge of Santiago :D You can easily walk or take a cab...
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    Oldest pilgrim dies at age 102

    I love it!
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    Weather

    Hello Carrie, There are a few sites that can give you average weather temperatures for cities in Spain. MSN is pretty easy to use and will give the average highs and lows by month. http://weather.msn.com/region.aspx?wealocations=Spain Here are the links for various cities along the Camino...

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