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  1. Diane Kinney

    Travel from Canada

    As I started my Camino in Ponferrada, my destination was to get to Madrid. I flew Toronto to Brussels, Brussels to Madrid. Going home I flew Lisbon to Brussels, had a 24 hour layover which was a wonderful opportunity to see a city I had never seen. I forget the airline but is was Air India’s...
  2. Diane Kinney

    Pre or Post Camino Vacation

    I guess it depends on what you mean by vacation. Other than an extra days’ stay in Ponferrada at the start of a Camino in 2015, I think I would be too focused on my Camino to truly vacation. That same trip, we extended the end by going to Porto and Lisbon. It was great, different pace and just...
  3. Diane Kinney

    Looong Toronto Layover

    You should be fine and I really find Westjet staff super helpful; they will direct those with connecting flights to the right place. And let's face it, if you weren't stressing about this, it would be some other Camino worry. Funny that when you take the first step once you are there, how...
  4. Diane Kinney

    Looong Toronto Layover

    Hi, can't you check in online and get your boarding pass prior to leaving Calgary? Most airlines will let you check in and print boarding passes up to 24 hours prior to departure. If you need to check in at the desk in Toronto to get your boarding pass, you will need to leave the secure area and...
  5. Diane Kinney

    Looong Toronto Layover

    Spoken like a true west coaster. But in truth I am flying back from China in November and do hope I have a long enough lay over in Vancouver to get downtown.
  6. Diane Kinney

    Looong Toronto Layover

    Hi, with carry on and no customs, you'll be fine. Are you flying in and out of terminal 3? I don't even think you need to go through security when you have a connecting flight but not sure. Buen Camino.
  7. Diane Kinney

    Looong Toronto Layover

    HI Shawna, I live in Mississauga, which is a suburb of Toronto and actually where the airport is. Please PM me. We would be happy to host you during your lay over and show you around a bit. Diane
  8. Diane Kinney

    Towns on the Camino Francés with direct bus and/or train links with Madrid

    Hi Deacon, in my opinion the train is more comfortable. The bus can be very warm especially if seated near the rear (engine at back) and the ability to get up and walk around is limited. At least on a train you can move a bit and use the facilities if necessary. Also generally the train trip is...
  9. Diane Kinney

    I have a question about carrying my backpack on the plane.

    In 2015 I packed my poles in my backpack and there was no issue. I flew on three different airlines and passed through security four times. My flight was from Toronto to Brussels to Madrid and return from Lisbon to Brussels to Toronto. My poles were apart to allow them to fit but securely...
  10. Diane Kinney

    Airfare costs

    Annie, I booked through Priceline and am paying $896 CAD for a flight to Madrid (through Brussels) on September 4 and home from Lisbon September 20 (this time with a 24 hour stop over so I can tour Brussels). I do not take out any cancellation insurance (a savings of about $300) as my credit...

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