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  1. Martin 888

    Flooding on the Variant Espiritual

    On the Portuguese right now in Redondela…..intending to do the Variant Espiritual North of Pontevedra from Tuesday. Had heard that there may be flooding problems on some of it, possibly the second day…..can anyone confirm ?? Thanks!!
  2. Martin 888

    Pilgrim passport in Canada?

  3. Martin 888

    Pilgrim passport in Canada?

    Two places immediately spring to mind. First is The Canadian Company of Pilgrims, a national organization with a strong BC chapter that you should join anyway…..they have the rights to issue you a Canadian version of the CdS credential already kitted out with your name etc. Second, to get the...
  4. Martin 888

    Rucksack flight bag

    Deuter make a ‘flight cover’ bag like a very large dry bag specifically for putting your backpack in to check-in for flights. It also allows you to include walking poles in the bag too as on most airlines they can’t be taken in the cabin. It has its own built in pocket that the bag folds neatly...
  5. Martin 888

    Join for a Coffee or Wine in Leon - March 3rd

    Ha ha…..you won’t regret it !! A little hidden away but a quite magnificent place…..enjoy !!
  6. Martin 888

    Join for a Coffee or Wine in Leon - March 3rd

    Unfortunately I won’t be in Leon on the dates you are there but I do have one suggestion……meet at The Four Lions Brewery pub/taproom in the centre of Leon. It’s near the cathedral and it is a fabulous place. Amazing craft beer (if you like beer of course) and each beer comes with fabulous...
  7. Martin 888

    Concerned about accommodation during Easter

    I would definitely book ahead for Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Sunday…..Easter celebrations in Spain and Portugal are massive and a lot of people travel to be with family and to attend church events and processions (which are something to behold and enjoy!).
  8. Martin 888

    Topo Wearers!

    Nor have I…..although I am wearing them a lot (likewise Newfoundland winter weather not conducive to outside hiking right now) and all indications suggest that they are going to be a real winner.
  9. Martin 888

    Topo Wearers!

    yep.....exactly the same size. I love them, they're the perfect combo of lightness, comfort (foot shaped wide toe box) and structure (Vibram sole)......Topo seem to have listened, learned and got everything right with this shoe. I even love the new water resistant and 'bobbly' surfaced...
  10. Martin 888

    Topo Wearers!

    I was well into Altra Lone Peak 6’s until I discovered Topo. I was looking for a water resistant alternative for mega wet days like I experienced on the Camino Portuguese last March and Altra have nothing really to offer in that department. I was recommended to look at Topo and found their...
  11. Martin 888

    Shoe choice

    Take a look at the new Topo Traverse……absolutely outstanding !
  12. Martin 888

    Route from Porto to Santiago de Compostela in 7 days

    Some of your numbers are wrong? For example, Pontevedra to Padron is around 50kms not 19kms. I would change your starting point to Tui on the Spanish/Portuguese border and relax a bit if you only have 7 days or rent a bike !
  13. Martin 888

    Porrino or Vigo ?

    I did this twice…..Vigo is a great town to visit and stay in. After arriving in O Porrino, I got a cab to Vigo (not expensive) and stayed over. I cabbed it back in the morning and walked from O Porrino to Redondela which is a really nice walk, not to be missed. Arriving in Redondela, I repeated...
  14. Martin 888

    Show me your backpack!

    I keep things neat and tidy on the external surfaces of my pack. Don’t want constant jangles or swinging things as I walk. Two Nalgenes for water, one on either side, bottle opener, carabiner just in case, mug for opportune beverage moments including the wine fountain at Irache if I’m on the...
  15. Martin 888

    Any suggestions for a technical shirt with the performance of Merino but without the drawbacks?

    Hello……just wanted to let you know that my two Vollebak Equator tee shirts arrived here in eastern Canada today from their warehouse in Holland. Free shipping through DHL was smooth and quick, so great customer service. They look and feel fantastic and if they perform on the trail like they...
  16. Martin 888

    That recipe - which one is yours?

    Thread 'Chuletitas de Cordero' https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/chuletitas-de-cordero.69412/ I posted this thread a while ago……favourite, favourite food from the trail recreated at home!
  17. Martin 888

    Best way to get from Biarritz to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port?

    Unless you have timetable restrictions and are booked to stay in SJPdP that night, I wouldn’t rush. Biarritz is a fabulous town and well worthwhile spending an evening and overnight there. Given the arrival time of your flight being so late (could be delayed too!), I wouldn’t ‘sweat’ the onward...
  18. Martin 888

    One Day Walk out of Santiago ?

    Last year with a spare day in Santiago, I took a cab early down to Padron and walked back to Santiago along the last stage of the Portuguese. Even though I’ve already walked the whole Portuguese, the last stage is a terrific walk and well worth repeating….way preferable to the last stage of the...
  19. Martin 888

    My fellow Canadians: Cabot Trail

    Just a highway as far as I know with individual trails in the area like the famous ‘skyline’ trail.
  20. Martin 888

    Soft tips for new walkers

    5…..No matter how desperate you are for a cafe con leche, sustenance, the loo, whatever….. remember that the first cafe/bar that you come across in a village or small town is often way from being the best…..be patient!

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