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  1. Paul Wilson

    Decathlon backpack

    I’m having a look at the Decathlon FH500 ultra light backpack 20L does anyone have any experience of this bag I am looking at it as a small (airline friendly) alternative for my shorter trips ie two weeks or so 👍
  2. Paul Wilson

    Bag size as an extreme sport

    On my first camino I used my a Lowe Alpine Airzone 25…7kg great bag When I started my CF late Sept I used a Quechua 40l bag added a sleeping bag and extra clothing…mistake 11kg 🤦🏼‍♂️ Good bag though I’m going back to my Lowe Alpine when I return to the CF in 4wks 👍 But here’s my question I’m...
  3. Paul Wilson

    Stopped at Pamplona

    I started from SJPdP on 21st of September and had the most amazing 4 days walking the napoleon route, but as I arrived in Larassona I realised that the bed race was becoming an issue for me, with some albergues not opening this year and large numbers of peregrinos starting out just now I made...
  4. Paul Wilson

    Flying home changes - bus options?

    My flight home has just been amended by Vueling and I now have to transit via Barcelona from SdC it adds time to my arrival in UK (plus I’m not sure of the covid requirements/testing for an internal Spanish flight are) and makes things a bit more difficult does anyone know how reliable the bus...
  5. Paul Wilson

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Uk to France QR code

    I submitted my request for a French QR code on 29/8/21 at first I followed the advice to use the email request on completing this I received a reply saying that the QR Code was now available via an online application (sorry I don’t have the link) today I received my QR code via email this should...
  6. Paul Wilson

    Finally my 2nd camino

    Train tickets booked and Gite Makila reserved, I start walking on 21st September and due to family circumstances I’m now going solo I will probably book my first few days in advance as I know accommodation is not fully open again as yet and beds are at a premium but after that I think I will...
  7. Paul Wilson

    Eurostar

    Planning on travelling by Eurostar in May and I was wondering how long it takes to disembark and pass through passport control because I’m looking to catch the Bayonne train at Montparnasse and I’ve got about an hour and a half between trains, will this be long enough? I’m trying to decide...
  8. Paul Wilson

    Rooms in Bilbao June 2021

    I have just noticed a possible accommodation issue for anyone walking through Bilbao in June 2021 There are 3 major sports events involving the Spanish national football team taking place on the 14th, 19th and 23rd June at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao the stadium hold over 50,000 so anyone...
  9. Paul Wilson

    Gradient from SJPP to Roncesvalles

    Looking for advice from those that have walked in Scotland. I’m looking at the first day SJPdP to Roncesvalles and was wondering how it would compare to walks or Munro’s from what I can see it appears similar to Ben Nevis in height but at an easier gradient, would that be a fair summation...
  10. Paul Wilson

    Sending package to Porto

    Advice needed, with the cost of adding hold baggage (poles etc) to my flights I was thinking I would be cheaper posting it ahead to Porto does anyone know the best place to send it? I was thinking of emailing the Anglican Church to see if they would hold it or is it possible to send it to a main...
  11. Paul Wilson

    Portuguese April

    Flying to Porto on 16th April, train/bus to Valenca 17th start walking from there, did similar last year, this will be my final prep for the Frances May 2021 when I retire, although I do plan many more local walks in Scotland between times...Buen Camino 👍
  12. Paul Wilson

    High viz vests

    Last minute question but do you need a hi-viz vest when walking in Spain I will be doing the Portuguese in just over a week and wanted to check if it is required if you are walking along a roadside TIA Paul
  13. Paul Wilson

    First Camino

    I’ll be starting my first Camino from Valenca on 10th April, this will be my test run before walking the Frances in May 2021. All going well I’m hoping to fit a few more walks in between times. I’ve been practicing with walks around Scotland which helps feed my addiction until I finally get...

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