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  1. DirtAmy

    Arriving in Irun

    Euskotren timetables are here: www.euskotren.eus/en/tren/schedules I believe it's line E1 from Bilbao to Amara Donostia (San Sebastian) then line E2 from Amara Donostia to Irun. As there's a change, you might be more comfortable choosing bus. But I love the clean, new, cheap, easy Euskotren trains.
  2. DirtAmy

    Wooden hiking pole in TGV / Eurostar? Allowed / forbidden?

    How long is it? In theory, the Eurostars that cross the channel won't allow anything longer than 0.85m (0.75mx0.53mx0.3m elsewhere). I don't think that restriction is on the Eurostars that used to be Thalys and I've seen plenty of luggage longer than 0.85m crossing the channel anyway. But length...
  3. DirtAmy

    Women who wear shirts.... please share

    Hi all, thank you so much for the discussions above, it gave me so much to consider. As I have a bit of time and I'm reflecting over the past year, I thought I'd give an update in case anyone reads this thread. So, I actually chose to take some of my own smart shirts with me, shirts that had...
  4. DirtAmy

    Santiago to Hendaye by train

    No longer a direct train.... :-( It was even called Camino de Santiago. I'd say change at Vitoria-Gasteiz instead of Palencia, the connection times work well. Although current bus replacements (link below) between Ourense and Monforte mean I've just used the Madrid route...
  5. DirtAmy

    May 23 2023 need to get from SdC to Paris

    I'm a massive pre-booking fan! I love being able to choose my seat, especially on the TGV because that route has double-deckers. Pre-booking means my ticket is already safely saved on my phone (and email) and pre-payment means I can spread my costs and even consider splashing out on 1st class...
  6. DirtAmy

    May 23 2023 need to get from SdC to Paris

    There's currently no overnight trains in Spain. So you would need to stay overnight in Hendaye if you wanted the 07:12 TGV to Paris on the 24th. The direct daytime SdC to Irun train that you recall no longer exists. Changing in Madrid is the option you've come across. An option that replicates...
  7. DirtAmy

    Reducing carbon - arriving by ferry to Bilbao/Santander or train from Barcelona

    Hi @DavidPoyser I've variously done all the options you've suggested (although not all for camino trips). However, timetables change regularly and some services I've taken no longer exist. So my experience with the travel schedules I've used would not help you in determining minimum hotel...
  8. DirtAmy

    Women who wear shirts.... please share

    Oh wow! I have so many options to look into. Thank you all so so much! What's also tickled me is that the mention of Columbia shirts has reminded me that I did have a walking shirt when I was 19, it was the early days of online shopping so it came from the US and it was a Columbia shirt. I used...
  9. DirtAmy

    Women who wear shirts.... please share

    Oh yes! That is a good option. When I was considering wearing something to abandon, I was thinking of my older clothes that wouldn't be smart enough anymore.
  10. DirtAmy

    Women who wear shirts.... please share

    I have a conference in Porto next year, no prizes for guessing what I'll do afterwards! ;-) I've been debating whether to post conference clothes ahead/home and finally decided not to. Conferences in my industry are smart-casual with more emphasis on casual. Clean walking boots or lightweight...
  11. DirtAmy

    Please help me identify this old carving

    As an anthracologist, my interest is definitely piqued with any "dendro-" word! ;-) Another angle that might help is assessing the fixing methods used for the multiple pieces.
  12. DirtAmy

    Please help me identify this old carving

    Hiya @tigermike you're thinking of buying it? As a semi-unsolicited opinion, I think you should buy it if you like the look of it and not because it might have antiquity. If I came across it in a British context, I would probably consider it to date from the Arts & Crafts movement of the mid...
  13. DirtAmy

    History brought to the surface in Spain and elsewhere as a consequence of the drought

    The physics are wonderfully simple :-) Most archaeological features are ditches or pits that have been backfilled with organic material. The organic material retains water longer during drought so the plants above stay greener longer. The reverse works with buried walls etc, the plants above...
  14. DirtAmy

    Best train route from Paris to SJPP

    @CWBuff That looks like a double decker TGV (first class) and we can assume you're doing Paris to Bayonne so The Man in Seat 61 tells us it's the Oceane interior which means the seats always face forwards (except table / ends). https://www.seat61.com/trains-and-routes/tgv.htm#Oc%C3%A9ane
  15. DirtAmy

    Best train route from Paris to SJPP

    Looks like the eating and drinking restriction on French public transport will lift on the 16th February (Wednesday). I believe masks are still required if not eating/drinking but they can now be removed while in your seat enjoying your baguette, stinky French cheese and half bottle of wine.
  16. DirtAmy

    Discovering Archeological Treasures near Grado

    😳 I promise we're lovely people 🙂
  17. DirtAmy

    Best train route from Paris to SJPP

    Just to note that eating and drinking on French public transport is currently banned because it requires dropping your mask. That will change! Just check before you travel. But, if you're travelling soon, the caveats are medical need and a super quick drop of the mask for a glug or massive bite.
  18. DirtAmy

    Suggestions for 2022 Holiday Season Gifts

    I've found people really love to give you something that you'll use everyday when walking. I guess it's because, when packing light, you treasure every item. And I adore being reminded of them when using even the most mundane items of kit. But there's definitely things you need to gift yourself...
  19. DirtAmy

    Recent tours at Atapuerca...

    Thank you for this comment! That's decided me, I will visit.
  20. DirtAmy

    My morning joy - with a google surprise!

    I've been stuck in the office for a few months and I've developed a little routine that makes me smile: Open office, turn on burco boiler (very important task!), start laptop, check in on the camino webcams (particularly the San Marcos one)...

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