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  1. hansking

    Where to get bike box in Santiago

    Hi Colin My partner and I rode the Camino a few years ago. We arranged to drop out bikes off at Bicicletas Oliviera, close to the cathedral. They boxed the bikes and arranged a taxi to take us and teh bikes to teh airport. It was painless and did not cost much Check out...
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    Honoring the Memory of a Loved One: Walking the Camino

    Hi RickSantiago I walked my first Camino in memory of my grandfather My first Compostela records that I walked on behalf of him In the old days it was to some extent a common practice that people walked on behalf of others (living or dead) and so the tradition goes on I lit candles in many of...
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    Waterproof shoes

    Hi Jackie Whatever shoes or socks you are wearing, take Vaseline with you. Rub it on your feet in the morning and in particular areas subject to blistering. It really helps. The Vaseline reduces the friction between your toes and between your foot and your sock, so those hot spots do not develop...
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    Hospital Bill from Spanish Hospital

    Hi Elaine On my first Camino I was also taken to hospital with a swollen ankle by a friendly hospitaliero. Also tendonitis. They gave me some drugs and discharged me immediately. When I asked for the account they told me that it was on the house and I should not worry. I don't know if this is...
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    Rome2Rio assistance

    Hi Rickyt My modus operandi has been to catch a train from Paris to Bordeaux. There you catch either a little bus or a small local train to SJPP. In the past I have taken Ryan air flights once from Santiago to Frankfurt and once from Santiago to Barcelona. Flights out of Santiago are regular and...
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    Trying to figure out best bike route

    Hi Senora My partner and I are avid cyclists. I have walked and cycled 3 different Caminos and loved the lot. My last was cycling from Barcelona via Santiago to Finnisterre - it was 17 days and really wonderful Sometimes we stayed on the hiking path but when we anticipated too many hikers we...
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    Can’t figure out windy maps!!

    Hi Senora In 2018 I cycled from Barcelona to Finnesterre using Maps.Me with pre-loaded .kmz files - apart from Day 1 leaving Barcelona it worked very well My partner and I ran a blog while on the trip https://cyclingtillwedrop.wordpress.com/ - it may be of value With best wishes Hans
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    Can’t figure out windy maps!!

    Hi Senora In 2018 my partner and I cycled from Barcelona to Finnisterre. I used Maps.Me and I had pre-loaded .kmz tracks to show me the way. I had found it very helpful - our blog is at https://cyclingtillwedrop.wordpress.com/ With best Hans
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    Montserrant to San Juan de la Pena.

    Hi Jeff My partner Bridget and I cycled from Barcelona via Pamplona to Santiago in May last year. Although we were cycling and the distances we covered would be different to yours, we had some really super experiences in terms of places to stay. We kept a journal on Wordpress which you can...
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    Cycling Barcelona to Finisterre - accomodation between Barcelona and Pamplona?

    Thank you Laurie I am looking now :-) !!!
  11. hansking

    Anyone biking VDLP April 2018?

    Hi Martyseville I will be riding from mid April but not your route - my partner and I are riding from Barcelona to Finisterre but may always look to a different route for the future - so Id love to know how yours goes. I am intending to keep a blog on Wordpress for those who are interested...
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    Cycling Barcelona to Finisterre - accomodation between Barcelona and Pamplona?

    Many thanks Pinguigrino :)!!!
  13. hansking

    Cycling Barcelona to Finisterre - accomodation between Barcelona and Pamplona?

    Dear all!! This will be my third Camino (leaving Barcelona mid-April), following the route to Zaragoza to Pamplona and then down the French route to Finisterre and then back to Santiago. My question is what albergues are between Barcelona and Pamplona, and is there information on what is...
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    Camino Portuguese €500 scam?

    Hi Pat I don't know how long the lady and her companions have been walking. When you find someone could be economical with the truth then everything is suspect. She claimed to first have gone to Fatima - but from where I don't know. She also claimed to be from Mexico - but who knows? I think the...
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    Camino Portuguese €500 scam?

    I'm currently walking the Camino Portuguese. I was scammed yesterday by a lady said to be from Mexico. She told me that when she entered Spain, the money exchange at the airport, could give her a € 500 note, which the albergue would now not accept for the payment of her supper. She was very...
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    Cycling Lisbon-Porto (13-19 May 2016) then walking on to Santiago - company welcome

    Hi Mel I'm in Porto now, maybe leaving tomorrow morning or the next - where are you now? You can mail me on hansk@elsenburg.com or we can set up a WhatsApp connection. I've got a portuguese data sim and can't sms or phone ( unless I try Skype) With best Hans
  17. hansking

    Camino Portugues early may 2016

    Hi Mal I'm from RSA, will leave Lisbon on 13 May on bike to Porto- will walk from Porto to Santiago I hope to see you on the way Bon Camino Hans
  18. hansking

    Cycling Lisbon-Porto (13-19 May 2016) then walking on to Santiago - company welcome

    Hi Mel I will look out for you But if I'm to notice your socks, I guess you must walk without shoes? :-) Look out for a guy 6'4" om MTB with rucksack and stuff on carrier - Ill get you some coffee!! Bom caminho!!
  19. hansking

    Cycling Lisbon-Porto (13-19 May 2016) then walking on to Santiago - company welcome

    Hi All Im cycling from Lisbon to Porto from 13 to 19 May 2016 (7days max) then walking on to Santiago. Company would be welcome!! I walked the Camino Frances in 2013 and have been longing ever since!! With best Hans (South Africa)
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    Cycling the Camino Portugues from Lisbon (central route)

    Hi Anitahk I am renting a mountain bike from BikeIberia Im cycling from Lisbon to Porto, then walking on to Santiago Im leaving Lisbon on Fri 13 May if you are interested in company!! It could be great!! I am planning on 50 - 90 km per day, depending on the weather. You can contact me directly...

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