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  1. trecile

    Where to go with 2 extra days, near Santiago.

    Not really, it was quite a while ago. I do remember that I stayed in two different places, though I can't remember why!
  2. trecile

    Travel agency suggestions?

    Glitches can and do happen when booking with an agency.
  3. trecile

    Where to go with 2 extra days, near Santiago.

    A Coruña is an excellent choice. I spent three nights there after my second Camino and loved the Paseo Maritimo - a pedestrian walkway along the coast, the Tower of Hercules lighthouse, the lovely beaches, and the great tapas bars. And it's only 30 minutes from Santiago by train.
  4. trecile

    Overcrowded Camino Frances

    Just to clarify. Some people who plan to stay at an municipal, parochial, or donativo albergue that does not accept transferred bags may have their backpack or suitcase sent to a bar or other albergue that will accept it, then walk over to the municipal, parochial, or donativo albergue with...
  5. trecile

    Travel agency suggestions?

    Also when you do it this way you are in control of your Camino, not a tour company. If you decide that you need to slow down or speed up you can change your bookings.
  6. trecile

    Need a second Passport (credencial) in Estella

    The Albergue del Peregrinos has credentials available for purchase. https://www.gronze.com/navarra/estella-lizarra/albergue-peregrinos-estella
  7. trecile

    Overcrowded Camino Frances

    Again, those aren't private albergues.
  8. trecile

    Overcrowded Camino Frances

    I'm talking about the rumor that many private albergues will not accept suitcases. I wouldn't expect donativo albergues to accept luggage of any kind.
  9. trecile

    Free Airport Shuttle from Booking.com, is it real?

    Here's a thread on Reddit about the free airport transportation via Booking.com:
  10. trecile

    Free Airport Shuttle from Booking.com, is it real?

    Here's a thread on Reddit about the free airport transportation via Booking.com:
  11. trecile

    Overcrowded Camino Frances

    Were those private albergues, or albergues that don't accept any bags?
  12. trecile

    How much cash to bring?

    I bring whatever amount of Euros that I have left over from my last trip (currently about 60 Euros), then I withdraw Euros from ATMs as necessary.
  13. trecile

    Alternative to Allianz travel insurance

    @NinaCamina - check out these posts from @lt56ny who lives in Mexico:
  14. trecile

    Weighing Travel Insurance Options

    No, the Portuguese and Spanish hospitals/doctors doesn't get involved with US based travel insurance. I had to pay up front (put it on my credit card and earned points!), then submitted to my travel insurance and was reimbursed. But it may of been the case for @lt56ny with his Mapfre...
  15. trecile

    Requirement for Compostela certificate

    I think that they just say Sarria because it's the biggest town that's at least 100 km from Santiago on the Camino Francés. Same with the Portuguese Central - people will tell you that you have to start from Tui, but you can start a little farther down the trail at O Porriño.
  16. trecile

    Free Airport Shuttle from Booking.com, is it real?

    Here's more information about this promotion. https://partner.booking.com/en-us/help/reservations/manage/what-know-about-our-free-taxi-promotion If they don't require a credit card number I might go ahead and book the free transfer. Worst case scenario would be the car doesn't show up and...
  17. trecile

    Free Airport Shuttle from Booking.com, is it real?

    What airport are you flying into? Porto? I used Uber a lot in Portugal, and it's much less expensive than here in the States.
  18. trecile

    Free Airport Shuttle from Booking.com, is it real?

    I've been offered discount transportation from my airport to the hotel from booking.com, but never free. I'd check into the provider - is there a direct link to GETTING TRAVEL?
  19. trecile

    Buy hiking poles in Irun or Amazon deliver?

    You can pre-order from Decathlon and pick them up at the store. Or, if you all already have hiking poles you can get a cheap duffel and check in all 6 pairs of poles on your flight. I can't imagine a Decathlon store being completely sold out of poles, but you do have to watch for opening...
  20. trecile

    Lost & Found Backpack stolen from albergue in León

    This is a reminder to myself to put my contact information inside my backpack.

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