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  1. richeyboy

    Secure Lock Ups

    Hi, doing the Frances for a short while this October before moving onto a business visit so need to lock up some kit (computer and clothing). Does anyone have knowledge of secure lock ups in Logrono or Burgos or San Sebastian? Richeyboy
  2. richeyboy

    Guide App

    I am doing the Frances again this year and rather than carry a guide book I am looking for an app with similar info the Brierley/Yellow book etc. I seem to remember that one was launched (via Ivar?) a year or two ago maybe from this site. Does anyone have any info on this? as well as opinion...
  3. richeyboy

    Pau to Obanos in October

    Hi Peregrinos, I am planning to do the CF again (have become an addict) but starting from Pau and going over at Somport before joining the CF proper at Obanos. If any of you have done this in the first half of October it would helpful for any advice in particular re accommodation at that time...
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    Santiago to Madrid

    Hi All, Does anyone have recent experience of travelling by train from Santiago to Madrid (Chamartin or Atocha)? I have tried endlessly to book via the internet and there is no entry for such a journey. Is it me or has something changed recently; for example is the line open after the dreadful...
  5. richeyboy

    Guides on Camino Portugues

    Hi all, I am planning on doing the Portugues this autumn sometime as a change from the Frances. I would be grateful for any advice on the most useful and up to date guides (Brierley? Miam Miam etc?). Or is Ivar's app all you need? Thanks in advance.
  6. richeyboy

    Getting to Ostabat

    Having to curtail the start of my camino to SDC in a couple of weeks time so want to begin at Ostabat as opposed to further into France. Does anybody know how to get there from Bayonne rail station? Don't think there is a rail line but a bus maybe? Thanks in anticipation. Richeyboy.
  7. richeyboy

    Eurostar

    Hi, I am travelling down to the camino frances by train (need to take some time) and am commencing by Eurostar (St Pancras to Paris). Can anyone who has done this tell me about security checks on that train, are they like by air viz: Are walking poles packed in a backpack ok? What about liquids...
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    Daily Stats

    Hi, Although there is a Spanish site that publishes very detailed monthly arrival stats at Santiago, does anyone know of a site that publishes daily arrival stats? I am just looking for overall figures so no need for a breakdown of who, where from, age etc. Thanks Richeyboy
  9. richeyboy

    Death of Pilgrim

    I have just read in an English newspaper of the death on 17th April of a pilgrim called Nicholas Oliver Burridge in Santiago having walked the camino. His wife had predeceased him but he was amongst other things a great grand father. Just thought I would tell you all so that those who want...
  10. richeyboy

    Statistics

    Hi all, Can anyone tell me please the best site to visit to find out the stats (numbers by month for the last couple of years or so) on pilgrims as measured by the pilgrims office in StJPP and the Cathedral Office at Santiago? Many thanks Richeyboy
  11. richeyboy

    Biarritz to Bayonne

    Hi, can anyone who has done it recommend the best way from Biarritz airport to Bayonne railway station (for SJPP), giving time taken and price. Thanks Richeyboy :lol:
  12. richeyboy

    Alternative Routes to Santiago on Camino Frances

    Hi, I am planning to do the Camino Frances, at last, this coming autumn. It seems that the last 100ks or so can be very crowded even in the second half of October so I am wondering if there are any alternative routes from Sarria or further back say from Ponferrada to Santiago which do not...
  13. richeyboy

    Boots

    I have been using standard leather boots with goretex for all the walking (cross country, mountains and roads/tracks) I have done so far however my current much loved pair is ending its live and I shall need to replace them before I do the Camino next year. I have been recommended MBT boots...

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