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  1. El Cascayal

    The Camino for LGBTQ

    Hi all of you, My spouse Debby and I just had the privilege of meeting with Xosé. It was a true delight and a high point of my Camino Primitivo! I hope many of us on this forum support his research. The more the merrier/gayer! Graciñas, Xosé for undertaking this work and for your incredible...
  2. El Cascayal

    Disappointing Experience at Hospedería San Martín Pinario

    Yes! He is always sneaking freebies for Peregrinos Me too! Annie, you know that’s me.
  3. El Cascayal

    Over Planning Again

    I love the Varíante Espiritual from Valença. Beautiful and easy ALSA bus ride from Santiago. Just one hill to speak of right before Armenteira and the next stage is one of my favorites of all Caminos Ruta da Pedra e da Auga. The Sanabrés from Ourense is also easy to get to and less strenuous...
  4. El Cascayal

    Planning a “25 km or less” Camino on the Invierno

    Here is Charrito’s thread: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/food-and-drink-between-ponferrada-and-quiroga-san-clodio.85111/
  5. El Cascayal

    Sleeping bag or Sleeping bag liner

    Yes, this is a wonderful place with a backyard garden. In all my visits to Santiago, it has never been available, seems they are taking in and doing commercial laundry frequently. Not to worry, there are other places nearby. Just google “lavandería autoservicio” near me.
  6. El Cascayal

    Good snack for the Hospitales

    Peanut M&Ms individual snack packages. But when in Spain a slice of tortilla is heaven! All the different grocery stores sell their version of dark chocolate bars with almonds. It’s no secret why I always gain weight on the Camino.
  7. El Cascayal

    Ultra lightweight backpack--worth it?

    Chris, this is the lighter version of what you currently own. It’s 1/2 lb lighter. I love mine and 0.5 lb lighter makes a huge difference to me due to multiple and accumulating bony wear and tear and age (waving at 70) sign and symptoms. There are many sales throughout the year. Let us know...
  8. El Cascayal

    Food to bring to Spanish friend from US

    I bring the much sought after Debby’s homemade mango bread from our beloved tree in the backyard. Taking orders now.
  9. El Cascayal

    RENFE April 2024

    Arrrgh! “You win a few! You lose a few…”
  10. El Cascayal

    RENFE April 2024

    PS: Just got RyanAir🤞🤞from Santiago to Madrid. Sure as hell beats spending an entire day on a bus when I could be savoring Santiago & Madrid.
  11. El Cascayal

    RENFE April 2024

    I just gave up and bought a bus 🚌 ticket Madrid-Oviedo. Done ✅!
  12. El Cascayal

    RENFE April 2024

    I just got this message RENFE when trying to buy tickets. After the queu was done. 2nd screenshot: Only evening trains are available. Crazy-making.
  13. El Cascayal

    Best / Recommended Pizza places on the camino?

    This one in Arzua! 😋😋😋 Best pizza I’ve ever had!
  14. El Cascayal

    RENFE April 2024

    Nada. This year must be some kind of an extra special cruel joke.
  15. El Cascayal

    RENFE April 2024

    Look at my response #21 above: I checked and they do not have a timetable for Madrid-Oviedo. When you book with third parties you may lose your money if you are delayed and miss the train. You have a fighting chance if you book directly with RENFE, and pay a little extra for a change. Paying...
  16. El Cascayal

    RENFE April 2024

    Thanks. Also not yet available! 😳 Spoke to my cousin in Oviedo today, apparently there is a government meeting in Madrid to discuss April conundrum. This is also very telling. Only thing is to continue to watch & wait.
  17. El Cascayal

    RENFE April 2024

    Laurie, I think it’s the AVE & ALVIA that are missing. Less than 1 month away is really unusual. I wonder if they are changing winter to spring schedules? ALSA is running a sale until tomorrow, and an extra 3 hrs to Oviedo is looking somewhat tempting, but I know the minute I buy bus, the train...
  18. El Cascayal

    RENFE April 2024

    Does anyone know why RENFE hasn’t posted April schedules?
  19. El Cascayal

    Some difficulty now (Feb 2024) on the camino de invierno

    The Buen Camino app shows this alternative.
  20. El Cascayal

    Silly Stuff that you have Worn on Camino - Pics

    Kid you not, I was wearing nearly every piece of clothing that I had. Cap & rain hat, gaiter, multiple layers, poncho with string to complete the Friar Tuck look. I have never been so cold before or since. Por Hospitales on a “walking in the freezing clouds” day, May 2019. Going back for seconds...

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