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  1. neverlost4good

    Fleece, thin down or both under North Face rain jacket? (Leaving tomorrow)

    Buen Camino!
  2. neverlost4good

    Vodaphone Travel eSim

    Today, I was just going to post this question! I think Holafly will still be my choice as I will have unlimited data.Thanks for posting this thread, it is useful.
  3. neverlost4good

    Food to bring to Spanish friend from US

    Cracker Barrell candies.
  4. neverlost4good

    🚄 New high speed train Madrid Oviedo

    I had two shorter rail trips to book: Sahagun to Leon, and Leon to Astorga. My high speed trains have been booked, but the shorter ones didn't show up: until today. Bam! There they were. I booked my train from Sahagun and a bus to Astorga. I understand that they can't book out their trains too...
  5. neverlost4good

    Plane to Atocha to High Speed!

    According to a video (which was very helpful), when you purchase a high speed train, your QR code will give you access to the Cercanias train. There should be one turn style (sp?) that has a large QR sticker on it, that will read your free ticket. Video:
  6. neverlost4good

    Plane to Atocha to High Speed!

    Perfecto! This is just what I needed to know: the location of the trains, thank you! As I have walked the Pyrenees before, I'm starting this Camino from Pamplona the following morning, walking only 16kms. Thanks for your help! ;-)
  7. neverlost4good

    Plane to Atocha to High Speed!

    My plane is scheduled to land at 7:30 a.m. I am carrying my pack (no checked luggage). I have purchased my high speed train ticket to Pamplona that leaves at 10:30 a.m. I have that free commuter ticket attached to my high speed ticket. Here's the plan: I'm sitting near the front of the plane...
  8. neverlost4good

    🚄 New high speed train Madrid Oviedo

    I am trying to book 4 trips using the train, I have 2 booked, but the 2 shorter slower trains are not showing up yet. I have a link to a video explaining this: The trains will not show up until they are put on the schedule (52 days out?). It's all random, so I check every other day to book...
  9. neverlost4good

    Walking Poles

    Don't worry about how you look. I wonder if the poles are too short and you're bent over them? If so, raise them so that your forearms are parallel to the ground. Just walk and let them swing forward, soon you'll forget you have them (until you leave them in a cafe or albergue)! Practice and...
  10. neverlost4good

    2024 Spring Train Tickets

    I have done this as well, it looks like about the same travel time. I just had a free ticket on the commuter, but if time is tight, I will jump on the yellow and black bus for sure!
  11. neverlost4good

    2024 Spring Train Tickets

    I walk April 4th, arriving at MAD from the U.S. I used the app: Trainline, which facilitates train travel for Renfe and other European (I believe) train ticketing. The trains for the first week of April are now available (53 days out when purchased). There is a fast train to Pamplona (3.5...
  12. neverlost4good

    How is San Bol?

    2023 update: Lovely sweet San Bol. 4 bunk beds downstairs (8) and a double upstairs. Judith from Hontanas comes out to prepare the paella, salad, bread and wine. There is only one bathroom/shower, but everyone was quick and respectful. I was so lucky to be with a great group of people and made...
  13. neverlost4good

    Madrid to Pamplona

    Be careful of flying: my friend had her poles confiscated when flying within Spain (not allowed unless checked). Also, I have had my flight to Pamplona canceled because there weren't enough passengers, and I was rebooked on the next flight (6 hours later). I could have taken a bus or train and...
  14. neverlost4good

    LIVE from the Camino @TiedyeAT on the Camino Francés

    Last year on the Portuguese, (after Pardon), just as I spotted the roof of my albergue: I wasn't watching and "blip!" I twisted my ankle. Luckily, it was only a sprain. If I had my boots on, it may not have happened. A farmer, plowing his field, stopped his tractor, and half carried me to the...
  15. neverlost4good

    Lodging in the Meseta

    You will LOVE San Bol. Enjoy the best part of the Camino. And enjoy the walk from San Bol to Castrojeriz! Get ready to be filled with joy.
  16. neverlost4good

    On the Camino, on this date in April...

    April 2024! ...because Easter is in March this year! I've walked 9 years various routes (?!) and this one I will walk Pamplona to Sahagun; slowly and short stages. Hope to secure that 1/2 way certificate! Currently, it's the end of September and I've started dreaming. Some one once asked...
  17. neverlost4good

    Weather concerns 6/20-6/22

    If you use poles, I found that gloves prevent blisters as well as sun block.
  18. neverlost4good

    US ATM cards not working

    I used mine this morning in Padron: worked fine. Santander bank.
  19. neverlost4good

    Suggestions for starting point north of Porto

    We just started from Viana do Castelo (take bus). Stay in the Santa Luzia albergue on top of hill. VdC has a great mall with a food court btw. Grocery store is in the mall. Get groceries down below before taxi up. There is a beautiful trail down to join Coastal route.
  20. neverlost4good

    Albergues full in Orisson - bad time to start?

    You could always taxi up to Orisson (the steepest section) and walk on to Spain, or taxi down and up again the next day.

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