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  1. DMSyracuse

    Trying to include Lourdes

    Done several camino's and never used Gronze before but sounds like it could be my best friend:). I have heard it mentioned several times - I'll definitely check it out. Thanks.
  2. DMSyracuse

    Trying to include Lourdes

    can you tell me is this part of Camino Aragones? looking to pull some info together but not sure what route(or maybe its not part of a camino route but a GR?) to reference that includes - Jaca > Canfranc > Somport > Oloron > Lourdes
  3. DMSyracuse

    Trying to include Lourdes

    Thank you for the info @JabbaPapa . I should have rephrased my question a bit though - when I said "easy" I wasn't really concerned about the difficulty of the route as far as big climbs, descents in the mountains as I've done Primitivo and Via DiFrancesco which are both challenging routes, I...
  4. DMSyracuse

    Trying to include Lourdes

    Curious if anyone has ever had Lourdes as there walking pilgrimage destination. From what route can you walk into a Lourdes? I’ve always loved walking into Santiago, Fatima, Assisi in previous pilgrimages I’ve done and Lourdes has also been on my list although I wasn’t sure if there is an...
  5. DMSyracuse

    Tight connection in Madrid

    I asked same question a year ago - see below thread. I had 1 hr 5 min connection and made it:)... In that thread I said the following: "Just wanted to follow up on this thread and am happy to report had no trouble making my 1 hr 5 minute connection time once arriving in Madrid. Actually had...
  6. DMSyracuse

    Short connection time in Madrid

    Yes correct went thru security for transiting passengers without any issue with my poles that were inside my pack collapsed down with rubber tips on them
  7. DMSyracuse

    Short connection time in Madrid

    Just wanted to follow up on this thread and am happy to report had no trouble making my 1 hr 5 minute connection time once arriving in Madrid. Actually had 1.5 hours because my flight from JFK was nearly 30 mins early. But I timed it and it only took me 45 minutes to get through customs train to...
  8. DMSyracuse

    Short connection time in Madrid

    Yes just my backpack carry on - have recvd some great info here on what to expect so will hope for the best and if not i'll just plan for a later arrival into Oviedo:)...
  9. DMSyracuse

    Short connection time in Madrid

    Thanks Marco! - i've downloaded the ALSA app so good to go there: and yes if I miss my flight I'll most likely just wait it out for the next one and probably catch up on some sleep:)...
  10. DMSyracuse

    Short connection time in Madrid

    Thanks @OzAnnie for the info and yes am aware and was planning on the bus from airport to Oviedo. If I happen to catch the connecting flight than I'll be arriving in Asturias 8:40 am so won't be in any big hurry at that point and can sit back and relax and enjoy Oviedo when I get there since...
  11. DMSyracuse

    Short connection time in Madrid

    Haha yeah I hear you especially with the travel situation these days - it’s all through Iberia so not put together as 2 one ways so they’ll rebook me if I can’t make it - worth a shot :)
  12. DMSyracuse

    Short connection time in Madrid

    Thanks for the great info Laurie appreciate it. And yes it is a “legal” ticket all through Iberia so we shall see. And yes I do have round trip Santiago - Madrid - US and never thought about them canceling the rest of my ticket if I’m a no show so good to know! I wonder if I miss my connection...
  13. DMSyracuse

    Short connection time in Madrid

    Has anyone recently had a short connection time in Madrid and what has been there experience? I will be flying on August 30th from NYC to Madrid arriving 6:25 am and then connecting flight onto Asturias-Oviedo at 7:30 - so 1 hour 5 minute connection time. What are the chances of making that...
  14. DMSyracuse

    Up coming strikes at Spanish airports 2015

    Hey there Prentiss - I'll also be coming into Madrid on March 22nd flying in from NY to Madrid. My plan is to make my way over to Pamplona via bus and then onto SJdPP. Maybe will cross paths out there:) - Buen Camino!

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