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  1. tomishy

    Walking with daughter and niece both 15. Too young????

    My 15yo daughter and I completed CF in June- she was quite daunted before we left Tasmania but wanted to come and now she wants to go and do another. We mostly stayed in albergues due to budget. We had travelled before but nothing like the Camino- it was amazing! She actually wrote most of our...
  2. tomishy

    Spanish Shutters - a Tutorial

    I love the way the windows open all different ways and I love the blinds. If I ever build again i will try and include them here in Tassie :)
  3. tomishy

    Where to get lighthouse stamp/sello?

  4. tomishy

    Where to get lighthouse stamp/sello?

    We were there last week. The man is down behind the mosaic art on the left - he is usually near the wall...he isn't affiliated with the lighthouse etc.. not very good at directions lol!
  5. tomishy

    Stamps between Monte de Gozo and Santiago

    Hello We did the same thing last week and actually got no stamps in those last 5 ish kms and all was good for compostella :)
  6. tomishy

    Free medical treatment for pilgrims?

    We went to the hospital in Leon and was charged upfront €120 - they told me this before treatment for blisters. They also asked about travel insurance which we have and they actually called the insurance company for me. The other clinic was on Carrion de los condes and that was €74. This was mid...
  7. tomishy

    Medical help in Leon

    We were there 2 weeks ago and had to go here for blister treatment. We asked at the information centre and was told there wasn't anywhere near the cathedral anymore! Best wishes. International Department Leon Hospital Hm San Francisco and Hospital Hm Regla To schedule an appointment or...
  8. tomishy

    Reservations

    We are currently walking and have also been told that "tourists" can now stay in al argues even municipal and they can reserve these beds :(
  9. tomishy

    Sending 2 suitcases from st jean pied de port to Santiago

    Hmm must have been a special for april :)
  10. tomishy

    Sending 2 suitcases from st jean pied de port to Santiago

    Hi Nope regular size case with 20kg..online €70 but when I went into office it was only €35 - Not sure if a special was going on..
  11. tomishy

    Sending 2 suitcases from st jean pied de port to Santiago

    I should add that was with express bouricott
  12. tomishy

    Long Haul Flights - How Far Ahead Do You Book?

    We flew launceston tasmania to paris $1248 return booked september 2018 for april 2019 departure :)
  13. tomishy

    Sending 2 suitcases from st jean pied de port to Santiago

    We just sent one suitcase from st jean to Santiago and it cost €35 including storage till mid June:)
  14. tomishy

    Thievery on the Camino

    There was also theft last night at Puenta la Reina by a man pretending to be a pilgrim. However he was caught with money, phone's and shoes. He was also making inappropriate sexual remarks to the female pilgrims. The warning is on fb on the Camino 2019/2020 page... makes one nervous as we are...
  15. tomishy

    Bed in Roncesvalles May 7th

    We were in zubiri yesterday and that and surrounding towns were booked out :(
  16. tomishy

    Are there snakes on the Camino?

    We are on the Frances at the moment and have seen 2 small between ronscavelles and zubiri :)
  17. tomishy

    Maximum ATM withdrawal amount

    Thank you Tom :)
  18. tomishy

    Traveling with backpack

    We have just arrived in Paris from Tasmania Australia. We took our clothes in a Woolworths bag and put our packs inside a used suitcase. When we get to st jean tomorrow we will dispose of the suitcase and the bags :) I was worried that someone could get into pack and also if packs went missing...
  19. tomishy

    Maximum ATM withdrawal amount

    May I ask if that €300 per week is staying in albergues or private rooms? My daughter and I are on our way to sjpp :)
  20. tomishy

    7 Month Old - stroller or carrier?

    I disagree - I have been travelling the world from Australia with my daughter since she was months old. They are happy and settled wherever mum is. If you think you can do it then go as I am learning that life is too short to put our dreams off.

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