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I didn’t realize what a sensitive issue this is. My concern is for safety of both walkers and cyclists. Evidence, I’ve read the following on a cycle tour site: Cycling Centuries:
Research the terrain: The terrain along the Camino de Santiago varies from flat to mountainous, but there are...
that is a really well written and excellent post. I agree with everything you say. It would be good if your post could be read by all cyclists wanting to ride a camino
A number of cyclists do not get that walkers are to given priority on the Camino. Many do not have a bell or use words to warn of their approach, often at frightening speeds. I met an older pilgrim yesterday who had been knocked down and ended up in a ditch. The cyclist then proceeded to...
Hi. I would like to send a suitcase to Casa Ivar in Santiago de Compestela with clothes for travel after the Camino. Please advise how I do this and what the storage costs will be. Thanks Denzil
I’m walking in May and I get the impression it’s going to be busy. I’m booking to Pamplona (nearly done now) and am expecting that as I plan to walk short distances I should be ok. I’ve been advised that the Camino provides. I like that, so caution to the winds. (Most likely)
This is good to know. Certainly still excellent value for us Australians. Please can someone advise what I should allow for daily expenses excluding accommodation.
I had this terrific coffe in Lyon. Can anyone tell me what it is called. I’m a total coffee snob and learnt to order Cortada coffee to get the full flavor I’m used to in Australia
ask by all means, some may say for personal reasons or make one up! I have had some amazing responses! It’s not only politicians who have skills in this department. Lots of us enjoy sharing what brought us here.
Thank you all for your wonderful advice and recommendations. There certainly is a lot to consider and I thank you all for taking the time to respond to my question, I particularly enjoyed the diversity of responses. The range of responses made it clear for me, that like so much in life, it...
I would love advice and recommendations from the forum.
I am looking at pre-booking accommodation along the entire walk. Reasons:
I am a stroller and don't want to have to rush to find a bed or get stressed to get anywhere
I enjoy looking for special places to stop.
I expect that there will...
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