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  1. Lydia Gillen

    Atypical/memorable albergues on Camino Francés?

    Michel, Both Gronze and caminodesantiago.consumer.es. give feedback from pilgrims. I think that both are in Spanish but even if you know very little you can pick out good vibes. Buen Camino Lydia
  2. Lydia Gillen

    Accommodation that offers hosted dinners ?

    Hebron is a lovely spot to stay. Unfortunately they do not open until 4 pm
  3. Lydia Gillen

    The booking ahead problem: Is it a problem?

    Starting in 2007 I never booked, did not even know that one could unless you stayed in a posh hotel. In some way there was always stress, would I get a bed??? and young tall men kept passing me by. I think I must be the most passed-by pilgrim every to walk the Camino. Now I cannot carry my...
  4. Lydia Gillen

    Accommodation for Volunteer

    Gail, I will be there in San Martin 5,6,and 7th of may. I hope I will see you. Lydia
  5. Lydia Gillen

    Accommodation for Volunteer

    Yes GAil, €29 is the price this year. Wonderful fantastic value and so near the Cathedral
  6. Lydia Gillen

    Thunderstorms forecast for Roncesvalles area

    Maybe good to remind pilgrims, especially first time ones, that Navarre decided a few years back to charge pilgrims needing rescue who had not obeyed signs warning of danger. Shortly afterwards two pilgrims from South America who had ignored the sign were charged €26.000 after they were rescued.
  7. Lydia Gillen

    Accommodation for Volunteer

    Cicero more than 2000 years ago said that everyone wanted to achieve old age, and having achieved it complained about it.. So we are the lucky ones, and I am blessed. I think I was just joking!!!
  8. Lydia Gillen

    Accommodation for Volunteer

    Joramos, It is lovely to hear you describing what working in the pilgrim office entails. It brings me so many happy memories, both from Rua de Vilar and the present office especially ' habitaion 6' upstairs. However please don't call 80 'very old'. I am 80 and trying to cope with bonky knees...
  9. Lydia Gillen

    Camino Portuguese, River route in Tui

    Hi Sarah, thank you very much. I look forward to walking along the river next month. Lydia
  10. Lydia Gillen

    Camino Portuguese, River route in Tui

    Thank you for replying Roz. No Roz I mean a path that is upstream from Valenca/Tui. I mean the Minho river path upstream on the North side of the river The path starts in Tui immediately after one passes over the bridge from Valenca. One does not even have to step on the road , there is a...
  11. Lydia Gillen

    Camino Portuguese, River route in Tui

    I would like to walk the river route in Tui next month. I can see on google maps exactly where it starts, but it seems a bit overgrown. Has anybody used this route this year or last year? Could it get flooded if there is a lot of rain? Is it very isolated? I have been walking solo...
  12. Lydia Gillen

    Luggage transport (on Camino Portugues)

    Lauren, you can contact Tuitrans at info@tuitrans.com. also at 0034 55 52 53. I have found them most helpful. Buen Camino, Lydia
  13. Lydia Gillen

    Do you need to stay at an albergue to access their luggage transfer service?

    Oziboyz mentioned' luggage' Somewhere, maybe this forum. I read about a group of Albergues along the Camino Frances who have decided that they will not take in Cases, only rucksacks, because the cases are so large and take up so much room in the dorm. I cannot be more exact then that. However...
  14. Lydia Gillen

    One day walk into Santiago

    I would make sure to do the tour of the roof of the Cathedral.
  15. Lydia Gillen

    Re: My First Camino

    I know you did not ask for advice on this, but I feel it is important. On the Camino only one thing is really important, feet. In the heat our feet get very sweaty and then our skin gets wet and soft and blisters can be the result. . There are 1001 ways of dealing with blisters. However, in my...
  16. Lydia Gillen

    On line reservations for accommodations

    I used to request the hospiladero/a if they would be so kind as to phone ahead for me to confirm my booking. they would realise that it was a long distance call for me but a local call for them. they were always very happy to do so. I would stress that it was to 'confirm' my booking. They...
  17. Lydia Gillen

    Tui to Santiago route

    Russ, Are you aware that on a short Camino like this you need to get two stamps each day. You can start in Valenca. The bridge over the River Minho was designed by Eiffel. It is two story, the trains go on top. Buen Camino.
  18. Lydia Gillen

    Tui to Santiago route

    Russ , It is an absolutely beautiful walk. This year I leave home 26th April, stay one night in Santiago and bus to Valenca , will stay in Tui on 27th so I start 2 days behind you, but I am also doing two very short days as I am now 80 and cannot do more than two days of 20 klms in a row. You...
  19. Lydia Gillen

    Type 2 Diabetic on the Camino

    I used to get blisters. Then I realised that when my feet get sweaty the skin gets soft and I got blisters. So now I use my anti perspirant not only under my arms but also on my feet. I use a stick one and I rub it in and make sure it is also between my toes, Since I started this I have had no...
  20. Lydia Gillen

    Transportation from Santiago airport to bus station

    The bus from airport to bus and train station is very regular maybe every 20 0r 30 minutes. You pay on the bus with a 0ne euro coin. Organise yourself to have it ready. The bus stop is just outside the exit from arrivals and is clearly marked' Buen Camino

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