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  1. mgnswaus

    Flying from SDC to Madrid - a simple yet frustrating question

    As an observation, be aware that MAD vies with CDG in Paris for the highest degree of difficulty in time to negotiate its idiosyncrasies. This may be my sensitivity but do allow plenty of time….
  2. mgnswaus

    Most Dangerous stage on Camino Frances.?

    Ah, Tincatinker, you have an uncanny knack of nailing things in one, usually with a humorous twist. You can turn things anytime you like as far as I’m concerned!
  3. mgnswaus

    Question about adding Alert Cops

    Do you have to be in Spain before you can set it up?
  4. mgnswaus

    Bouncing between Central and Coastal

    I've walked it four times.... my favourite. After many Caminos, I don't walk long drags into and out of cities, except SdC. I metro to Matasinhos on the coast or Vilar de Pinheiro on the central.
  5. mgnswaus

    Bouncing between Central and Coastal

    Hi Liddy, I've posted a reply to PawelB on this thread. Happy to pm it to you if you can't find it. :-)
  6. mgnswaus

    Bouncing between Central and Coastal

    I worked out an itinerary so that I could walk it all. If you're interested, please pm me.
  7. mgnswaus

    visiting from australia. where should we fly into

    I highly recommend Korean and Asiana airlines. Leave Australia early morning, land Incheon late afternoon. Taken to great hotel, buffet dinner and breakfast then return to airport for middle of the day flights to European destinations. Excellent service with the bonus of no jet lag….
  8. mgnswaus

    Topo Wearers!

    Topo Terradventures are sooo comfortable on a number of levels. They do have a tendency to fray after a while around the top where your foot goes in and out so look a bit scruffy, but then, you’ve worked hard! However they are my number 2 choice when walking. I cannot fault Teva hurricane xlt2...
  9. mgnswaus

    Into Baiona - Litoral or Coastal?

    I’ve walked both. The beauty of the blue up-and-over route is that you walk along Roman roads with the grooves carved by the chariot wheels. So much history, and you can, if you stand still and close your eyes, ‘feel’ the energy and presence of those who have passed this way for centuries before...
  10. mgnswaus

    Alsa bus bookings in 2024

    For those who have been trying to access seat reservations, Alsa bookings are now available until at least, from my experience, the end of May.
  11. mgnswaus

    Luggage delivery between Litoral and Central routes

    Pilbeo is excellent. The website says currently closed I think Jesus takes time out at this time of year.
  12. mgnswaus

    LIVE from the Camino @TiedyeAT on the Camino Francés

    The images and energy aroused by your wonderful writing are deeply moving. I was floating in the way your carefully selected words and finely crafted sentence construction brought this deeply ingrained stretch of the Frances, filled with so many memories, right into my very soul. Thank you. 👣👣
  13. mgnswaus

    Legal Changes Coming for Spanish Accommodations

    As an adjunct, in Australia there’s a rapidly growing push to become a cashless society which is causing great concern. A recent 12 hour outage by a major telco threw commerce amongst other things into chaos and highlighted the dangers of such a policy. Fewer and fewer people here pay with cash….
  14. mgnswaus

    Surprising myself!

    We simply have to confess…. We’re addicted…. 😉
  15. mgnswaus

    Coming to the Camino Frances, a flood of tour groups

    There were definitely large groups (40 and 30) booking in hostels when I walked this year in the Fromista area. They were in close proximity and causing issues for others. Delightful people, definitely walking, most all day, with support vehicle.
  16. mgnswaus

    The joy of victory!

    I was lucky enough to be there in Stadium Australia to see the win. Spain, particularly in the first half, were an absolute joy to watch. Lots could be said about many things in this match but the better team won on the night. Drove the long way home thinking of so much joy being felt all over...
  17. mgnswaus

    Caminha Ferry......

    Thank you so much for your response and information, jolb.
  18. mgnswaus

    Caminha Ferry......

    I know there is a ferry regularly crossing the Minho at Caminha now. However, one of the most fondly remembered experiences of my 2017 Portuguese Camino was crossing the river mouth with 'the Captain' in a small tinny enveloped in the surreal early morning mist. Walking to Aguarda along the...
  19. mgnswaus

    Plans Cancelled!!!

    Again, I respectfully ask those not currently walking to refrain from commenting. The situation at the moment is different from that in which you’ve walked in the past, as have I. Tour groups of thirty or forty is close succession are filling the beds in small villages causing concern for...
  20. mgnswaus

    RETHINK walking the Frances

    It might be advisable, if you are not walking now, to not pass comment. I am walking the Meseta right now. Started in Sansol on April 20. Accommodations have become increasingly difficult without bookings since then, way before May weekend. The volume of pilgrims along the Frances is much higher...

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