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    Santiago to Zamora - Camino Sanabres

    A vote here for the train. From SdC is comfortable and fast. The bus station at Zamora is rather basic, though the man in the consigna (left luggage) was very helpful. It seemed that it is only served by Alsa buses.
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    Upcycle walking poles

    Pilgrim House had a lot of poles when I called in last week. It's an absolute oasis in busy Santiago.
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    Little sculptures

    I spotted this yesterday, church of Santiago, Caceres on the VDLP. Not sure if it is St James or a pilgrim.
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    Train Discounts over 60s

    I've used mine on Rail Europe.
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    Train Discounts over 60s

    I've used mine on Rail Europe.
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    San Sebastian airport to downtown Biarritz

    Or walk, as posts made while I was composing reply suggest.
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    San Sebastian airport to downtown Biarritz

    There is now no mainline train connection between Irun and Hendaye, which is the last station on the French rail network. You can't buy a through ticket because there isn't a through service. However, there is a metro connection between central San Sebastian, or from Irun mainline to Hendaye, or...
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    Train Discounts over 60s

    Bevskia, to answer your question, it depends. Spanish train ticket prices are dynamic, like plane tickets . You may be able to buy a ticket in advance which is cheaper than a full priced ticket with discount. Or not. There's a full explanation, and much other useful information about trains in...
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    Train Discounts over 60s

    For over 65s travelling in Portugal there's a 50% discount. You just need to show your passport when you buy tickets at a station, or even on a train.
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    Train Discounts over 60s

    Bought one last week. 15 euros for 3 years now.
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    Packing - edition one

    Well done and buen Camino!
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    Reverse Camino tips? Muxía - Fisterra - Santiago

    Hi, I did this last year, but haven't managed to copy the link. The thread is called something like "walking Finisterre to Santiago to avoid crowds". It's not a lonely Camino, but I missed the pleasure you get from meeting and re-meeting people that you get if you are walking in the same...
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    Compostela requirements, pre Camino Ingles in UK

    Just reporting back in case anyone else is looking for information. We ended up walking Canterbury to Ramsgate: this worked better for train times and mileage in relation to our overnight stop at Grove Ferry. No problems at all at the pilgrim office in Santiago - they just asked how many k I had...
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    Which part to choose between Lisbon and Porto

    I walked the Tomar to Coimbra section last May and there were very few pilgrims. Had I not teamed up with another pilgrim I'd have been walking alone. I estimate that there were only about 20 people a day walking this bit. We met in albergues at night.
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    Camino Ingles - how immersive an experience have you found it?

    Just finished. Whilst actually walking, for me it was as worthwhile and immersive as a longer Camino. What I missed was the daily rhythm of albergue life. That's partly because I was on the A Coruña branch which is less frequented, and partly because I had to do short stages and therefore stayed...
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    Help! Where to buy a new hat on Camino Ingles?

    Suggest you post this as a new thread, so more people will see it. I can't help as I'm further along the Camino, and wasn't on the Ferrol branch anyway.
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    Packing - edition one

    A good list, and we're all different. These are things I've taken in the past, but not now: Spork smartish blouse for evening - perhaps equivalent to your peasant blouse String torch hand sanitizer (there's sanitiser out in many albergues and other places) I've never taken pegs, battery unit...
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    Help! Where to buy a new hat on Camino Ingles?

    Well I might raise a few smiles at least, but appreciate the compliment, Turga!
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    Cancelling Camino - Soliciting Advice

    6 days before I was due to leave for Spain I found myself in great pain after doing just 12 miles. I have come nevertheless, with had two long but relaxed days on the train. I started walking yesterday and have done a couple of slow 10k days. Doing OK and enjoying stopping to smell the jasmine...
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    Help! Where to buy a new hat on Camino Ingles?

    So, I managed to lose my lovely Tilley hat. Left behind I think, in a shop in Cambre. Going back for it not an option as the place is closed today, Sunday. Am I destined to arrive in Santiago wearing my towel on my head? Believe me, it's a better option than using my spare shirt or trousers. Is...

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