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  1. Calisteve

    Via Augusta in December 2022 - some thoughts

    I'm not aware of any Compostela being available for completing the Via Augusta. If there is one I missed out!
  2. Calisteve

    Consulting the Forum Hive mind: which Camino in Dec

    I head South in December - last year I walked from the Via Augusta (Cadiz to Seville) in a week, and this year I'll be walking the Mozarabe, Malaga to Cordoba (17th-23rd). There's no guarantee about the weather but fingers crossed it's warmer than the UK! There's always the VDLP - I walked...
  3. Calisteve

    Using Gronze for accommodation from Malaga

    A heads up for anyone planning a camino from Malaga...Whilst planning my next camino to Cordoba, I noticed that Gronze lists the various stages, distances and accommodation options (mostly available on Booking.com), but there's little to no mention of the municipal albergues that are shown in...
  4. Calisteve

    Pilgrim's meal on CP ?

    Just came back from walking Porto to Redondela. Stayed at 5 albergues (4 private and 1 municipal) - none had evening meals. But plenty of options in the locales. Highly recommend Seal Soul in Esposende.
  5. Calisteve

    Favourite Socks

    Although they didn't refund the postage (£4.49) - so worth UK buyers noting that they are not UK based (despite the .co.uk email address).
  6. Calisteve

    Favourite Socks

    Just got an e-email reply - they apologise and say they will be making a full refund with no need to return the item. So a thumbs up for their customer service.
  7. Calisteve

    Favourite Socks

    Will do. I was surprised - but the hole is there and the socks are useless after 58kms. I'm presuming it was a manufacturing defect but let's see what their customer service is like.
  8. Calisteve

    Favourite Socks

    Bit of feedback. Following the above positive comments above, I bought a pair of Wrightsocks Coolmesh II and 2 pairs of Decathlon Hike 520's (they are sold as a pair). I bought the Wrightsocks from alpinetrek.co.uk - although it turns out they are a German company and the socks are sent from...
  9. Calisteve

    Finding this a bit lonely

    Funnily enough I'm in Vigo and also walking on my own. One thing I've noticed is the high proportion of people walking in pairs/couples - husband/wife boyfriend/girlfriend etc which influences the degree of interaction. On the other hand I've seen more pligrims in the last 6 days on the...
  10. Calisteve

    Just when i was wondering where all the fountains had gone

    And White ones - in Hull.
  11. Calisteve

    Just when i was wondering where all the fountains had gone

    Problem with text. Have a great day.
  12. Calisteve

    Just when i was wondering where all the fountains had gone

    Yes indeed. I thought maybe the house owner had re-filled some old bottles but apparently not as mine was definitely sealed. A very kind gesture that was much appreciated. Bom caminho.
  13. Calisteve

    Just when i was wondering where all the fountains had gone

    Sorry clearly the attempt at humour failed.
  14. Calisteve

    Just when i was wondering where all the fountains had gone

    Oh and a heads up on accommodation so far Day 1 municipal albergue in Vila Cha highly recommended. 9 out of 10. Day 2 Sea Soul Esposende - more expensive than your typical albergue but absolutely wonderful. Loads of space and really comfortable with great facilities. Definite 10 out of 10...
  15. Calisteve

    Just when i was wondering where all the fountains had gone

    Bottles were sealed and cold. Wonderful. 2nd morning out of Porto.
  16. Calisteve

    How do you carry the important stuff?

    Yup I was of the same mind and have always used a 'fanny pack' (sorry that sounds soooo wrong to UK ears) for passport, money and cards. All easily to hand and all in the one place. Pretty secure against thieves ON the camino. BUT not so clever getting to the Camino I was recently...
  17. Calisteve

    The 3 most 'memorable' Albergues you stayed in - and Why

    As I say - it was more the comparison with the places I stayed leading up to that particular albergue. Everyone rates it and that was partly why I stayed there. Great place, but not so great for me on that particular night. It wasn't Gonzar btw.
  18. Calisteve

    The 3 most 'memorable' Albergues you stayed in - and Why

    Just a personal viewpoint (aren't they all?)...one's experience of an albergue can be influenced by a multitude of factors. A couple of (anonymised) examples: 1. Walking on my first Camino Frances, after about a week I stayed at an albergue that was amongst my worst experiences - it was full...
  19. Calisteve

    Help/advice please re transport from Santiago train station to the airport

    Cheers - much appreciated.
  20. Calisteve

    Help/advice please re transport from Santiago train station to the airport

    Last minute decision to walk the Portugues Coastal route to Redondela in a week's time. I'll be catching a train from Redondela to SdC on Sunday 16th but am having difficultly in finding details of which bus I should take from the train station to the airport. Help please (or should I just get...

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