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An update after entering through Madrid last week. My arthritic foot was playing up so I had wheelchair assistance from the plane to baggage reclaim, which was amazingly efficient with a lovely cheerful man assisting me. I must say that from the aircraft, through the satellite terminal into the...
Thanks so much for that! Useful hint about using the lift not the escalator.
I have got a changeable ticket for the 1600 train - I thought the earlier one might be a bit ambitious, so it sounds like I've done the right thing there. I will have two cases with me so I'll have luggage to maneouvre...
Following this with interest as I fly into Madrid from Australia next week, via the UK - its an Iberia operated flight from Heathrow, and I understand it comes into Terminal 4S. I then need to collect luggage and get a taxi across Madrid to Chamartin, where I pick up the fast train to Santiago...
I have read Tim Moore's book about travelling with a donkey, sounds like a lovely option but I don't think its for me! Most of my problem is feet and ankles with severe arthritis - some days I can do a couple of kilometres, but thats about my limit and its not predictable either so I could...
That's so helpful Ralph, makes it a lot easier to think about (expecially with virtually no Spanish apart from a phrasebook!). I'll be printing those instructions to take with me!
Thank you so much
Hi all,
I feel a bit a fraud posting on here as I am not actually going to be walking any oart of the Camino, but I am hoping you will give me some tips anyway.
I have a long-term medical problem with my feet, which means there's no way I can actually do the walk. I have dreamed of the Camino...
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