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I completed the walk to Santiago. Then I flew down to Madrid to meet my husband, came to Sarria, and walked back to Santiago. The second walk with my husband was a totally leisurely vacation -- we took ten days to walk this short route, finishing each day at a nice place to unpack, enjoy a...
I have also stopped competing for bunk beds some time ago. I use booking.com for a room in a pension or hotel. There isn't any fancy place in Melide but quite a few decent places that are spread out all over the small town.
I've been to Ezequiel four times. Each time, I scheduled my walk to allow me to stay overnight so I can enjoy the pulpo, the huge grilled shrimp and some cold beer. It's a treat that I look forward to for every one of my Camino Frances.
I would welcome your presence on the Camino at all times and on all terrains. Just be respectful of the walkers ahead of you (I'm sure you will). Slow down and make some cheerful sounds (e.g., Buen Camino; Hi', on your left, etc.). I've had several really scary moments with flying bicycles that...
I don't understand why people wear skorts either. But since so many people do, there must be some good reasons (besides being a bit feminine). I wonder what they are.
Wow, your first overseas trip is the walk across Spain? Buen Camino! I am almost envious of your upcoming experience. It will be absolutely wonderful and nothing like your other adventures. There's only one first-time Camino walk. I walked six times, and while all were great, there's always that...
Yes, a Parisien pharmacy can do an inexpensive and fast test. Also, for what it's worth, we have boarded the French train three times in the past two weeks thus far (TGV, Intercity: Paris-Montpellier-Paris-Le Havre) and no one has checked our Pass. So taking the chance that you won't be asked...
You did the first day through the Pyrennes in one day. I did too. Hard but doable. Yes, the hotel is a nice reward. For me, early in April, walking through the rain and snow through the mountains, it was wonderful to be in a beautiful, clean private room with hissing heating pipes on the walls...
We are new Oregonians and happy to see you and so many other Oregonians here. Congratulations on your FIRST (the most special!) Camino, and a solo one at that. Enjoy. You'll experience many wonders and you will appreciate them as they come each day. You won't have any trouble finding/meeting...
This is not an answer to your QR Code questions, as I also have the same questions. In the meantime, you may go to a pharmacy and get an Antigen test (inexpensive -- about 20 - 30 Euros?) for a temporary 72-hour code. This will give you some more time to wait for the QR code. While you're...
Sure. Just in case we don't receive one before our arrival, we have booked an Antigen test at a pharmacy near the train station (staying overnight at a hotel in the area).
What is your arrival (in France) date? The link has been indicating that the priorities for those who are already in France or arriving before Aug 15. We'll arrive on Aug 19, submitted the request, got the acknowledgment but no QR code yet.
Has anyone gone through the QR Code inspection process for a TGV train ride from Paris? Are they giving the US CDC card any credit at all, or is this 100% No-you-must-show-QR-Code? Just hoping for some early-stage grace period.
Glad you're okay. That's scary.
The clinic experience you had sounds unusual.
I took one pilgrim who needed treatment for her knees and feet to a country clinic.
After a whole hour of very nice care, when the doctor realized that the pilgrim didn't have the Spanish medical id (of course not)...
I was living in Santiago, Chile when I planned to walk my first Camino. Rather than carrying a Spanish guidebook, I decided to just wing it. The St. Jean pilgrim office didn't give me any information sheet, so I learned only many days later that a lot of the first-timers were carrying the list...
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