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  1. Mark McCarthy

    Death of American pilgrim in Castromaior today

    Enternal rest give unto him oh Lord.
  2. Mark McCarthy

    From Sarria to Santiago - safety tips and tricks in December

    I walked it in December a few years ago. There is generally only 1 or 2 albergues open in each stage so everybody ends up the same albergue which means it is quite good from a social perspective. Be prepared for it being very wet but still enjoyable.
  3. Mark McCarthy

    Best company for daily bag transport Sarria to Santiago?

    Definitely best to do in advance if you can but not essential, you can do day to day at the albergue each evening. My preferred service is the Spanish postal service Correos. The link is https://www.elcaminoconcorreos.com/en/rucksack-transfer
  4. Mark McCarthy

    Fighting for new airline routes to Santiago de compostela

    Ryanair did run a direct flight Liverpool to Santiago for a short while over a decade ago. Flights out of Liverpool and Santiago have not quite returned to pre-pandemic levels buts lets hope! Maybe just maybe the option might return. Liverpool is such a better airport to travel thru than Manchester.
  5. Mark McCarthy

    10k days from Sarria?

    Sarria to Morgade 12.0 km Morgade to Portomarín 9.6 km Portomarín to Ventas de Narón 12.9 km Ventas de Narón to Palas de Rei 11.2 km Palas de Rei to Melide 14.0 km Melide to Arzúa 14.2 km Arzúa to Salceda...
  6. Mark McCarthy

    Lisbon Cathedral

    From memory, the guy who does the stamp starts about 9:30. The desk is on your right as you go in.
  7. Mark McCarthy

    Is the Albergue in Roncesvalles a “must”?

    Difficult question to answer but are some things to possibly consider. The albergue is large but well organised. It is run by the Dutch confraternity and the wake up call at 6am with guitars and happy clappy songs is not to everyone's taste. It is well facilitised and I like the quad layout. The...
  8. Mark McCarthy

    Sarria to Santiago

    The rain in Spain falls mainly in Galicia and the paths may start to be muddy. I would recommend waterproof boots in November. You might fall lucky and see no rain but best to be prepared.
  9. Mark McCarthy

    Booking albergue, Ferrol a Donativo

    There are no albergues in Ferrol currently. A public albergue is planned but not yet opened. For Ferrol it is undortunately either a hotel or a hostal.
  10. Mark McCarthy

    Paris to SJPP - Advice on my itinerary

    I had to make the trip from CDG to Montparnasse about six weeks ago at a similar time of day with my elderly mother in law. We took a taxi which was about 50 euro from memory. Following the recommendations on the CDG website we took an official taxi from directly outside the terminal which was...
  11. Mark McCarthy

    Planning for Camino Frances April 2023 - How cold is it?

    Blankets seem to be making a comeback on the Camino but April is really difficicult month to judge. March I would definitely be bringing a lightweight sleeping bag, late April I might risk just a silk liner. It depends if you feel the cold or not at night.
  12. Mark McCarthy

    Help .....I have no idea where to start!

    Great plan. If you need any help with travelling to Sarria or choosing where to stay there is plenty of help here on the Forum. Have a wonderful pilgrimage. Buen Camino!
  13. Mark McCarthy

    Accommodations between Sarria to Santiago

    Sarria - Hotel Alfonso IX Portomarin - Spa Hotel Vistalegre Palas de Rei - A Parada das Bestas (outside of town but owners can arrange pickup and return) Ribadiso da Baixo - Pension Ribadiso A Rua - Casa do Acivro
  14. Mark McCarthy

    Accommodation availablity on Camino Ingles

    August is the peak month for the Camino Ingles, but given the presure on all routes this year, I would be tempted to reserve my accommodation in September with the exception of Neda where the public albergue is large, good and with backup options less than 1km away back across the bridge.
  15. Mark McCarthy

    Sarria and cellos (aka sellos)

    The Pilgrim Office are principally focused on the last 100km. Any other stamps can contribute to your distance certificate if you choose to get one but won't affect the issuance of a Compostela. Having said that, personally I think the stamps make the best momento of your trip so I would...
  16. Mark McCarthy

    Camino Ingles in late September

    Hi @Kenneth Judd, concerning your main question about booking with via an agency, I am not sure how much value they really add for the money you pay. The lodgings prefer if you book direct as they don't have to pay a cut to the agency. Typically, I would not book...
  17. Mark McCarthy

    Sarria and cellos (aka sellos)

    You don't need to start collecting 2 stamps a day until you reach the 100km mark at Ferreiros about 12km after Sarria. You should be fine. Buen Camino!
  18. Mark McCarthy

    Too late to start preparing & weather in May?

    If you managed to walk to Roncesvalles via Valcarlos in one day, you are probably fitter than you think. Splitting the first day at Orisson or Borda is always a wise choice. The second day can also be split by staying at Viscarret/Biskarreta in www.laposadanueva.net . From Zubiri to Pamplona can...
  19. Mark McCarthy

    Starting in A Coruña vs Ferrol?

    John, it is a great option. The direct outbound flights are only Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays with Vueling. Return flights back to Gatwick also with Vueling every day in the summer.
  20. Mark McCarthy

    Starting in A Coruña vs Ferrol?

    I talked to the Pilgrim Office this week and they said that would accept 25 - 30km walked in any country with at least one stamp. For the distance, they would accept the good word of the pilgrim. Personally I would look to get at least two stamps (one at the start and one at the final...

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