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  1. dutchwalkagain

    Ocean front path between Finisterra and Lires instead of regular route???

    Thinking about the alternative route (that follows the coastline instead of more inland) between Finisterra and Lires. Has anyone done this recently and is it decently marked and what is the difficulty level? (meaning is it a very rocky rough path or fairly smooth ? ) We would only consider...
  2. dutchwalkagain

    Taxi availability (or not )Meseta ???

    Hi . How easy OR difficult is it to get a taxi from Itero de la Vega to Fromista ?( where we will sleep and get on the train the next morning to Palencia ) I'm aware of the availability of taxi's in other area's on the Camino but not the smaller towns in the Meseta.
  3. dutchwalkagain

    Is there an early or midday train from Leon to Santiago?

    I know Renfe doesn't post trains until 2 months or so prior to date needed. But does anyone know if there is a train from Leon to Santiago any time between 8 am and 3 pm end april/early May ? We would consider a bus too but my last experience on a long 3 1/2 hour bus trip along the Camino was...
  4. dutchwalkagain

    Any tips on walking the Meseta in February?

    After 5 spring/fall Camino's we're thinking about walking a partial Camino in February. Mainly the Meseta and maybe Santiago to Finisterra. Any tips /thoughts are welcome. We will be staying in Hotels mostly.
  5. dutchwalkagain

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Where to get recovery health certificate to renter USA ?

    We just tested positive today ( asymptomatic aside from some sneezes ) we got our 4 th booster 2 weeks before traveling and are sleeping in hotels and are pretty private but still got it . We will be here another 14 days and will isolate for a few days eventhough we’re not having any symptoms ...
  6. dutchwalkagain

    is there a bus from ponferrada to Santiago airport?

    I cant find a bus from Ponferrada towards the Santiago airport . I Have done this 4 years ago so know it was available then. But I checked on Omio, Rome2Rio . alsa etc. The only option it gives is a very early one and late afternoon one ( alsa) via Coruna. In 2018 I took one that almost followed...
  7. dutchwalkagain

    Does anyone has experience with taxi company "Zonetransfers ".

    I saw online that "zonetransfers" offers transfers between towns on the camino for a lot less then caminofacil. Has anyone used them, and if so are they reliable ? Thanks
  8. dutchwalkagain

    Experiences with Caminofacil booking ahead

    Hi, does anyone has experiences with booking ahead luggage transfers and taxi transfers with Caminofacil? Reliability ??? I normally use jacotrans but it seems very convenient to able to book all ahead of time with Caminofacil. However I have never used them. And yes I know our stages so do know...
  9. dutchwalkagain

    When can I book for Alsa?

    I always was able to buy Alsa tickets (and renfe) online prior to the start of my Camino's. Right now I am only 6 weeks away from leaving and there are barely any routes available for purchase. For example, renfe doesn't have a train to book from Burgos to Leon, which is a pretty busy route. I...
  10. dutchwalkagain

    Do my feet change size as I age? Hiking boot sizing question

    So I've always had the same size hiking boots/shoes(Keen ) but during last weeks 4 day practice thru hike, it felt like my boots were too tight. Last Camino was 4 years ago and they worked great. Is it possible that due to age or so, my feet got a bit bigger and so I need to increase my hiking...
  11. dutchwalkagain

    Neuropathy tips

    planning my 5th ( 20 days only ) Camino . My partner will join me for the first time . He is planning to walk limited miles daily and forward by bus or taxi as needed . He has neuropathy and both feet are numb . Any tips about Camino and Neuropathy are welcome . Thanks
  12. dutchwalkagain

    Taxi from alto de perdon to Puente la Reina

    Hi , I’m planning my 5th Camino for 2022 ( Yay) Last camino was in 2018 . Now my partner will join me . It will be a limited ,somewhat chopped up Camino . 20 days . My partner has health issues and won’t be able to walk more then 5 to 10 miles a day . So he will forward each day by taxi or bus...

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