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  1. MikeyC

    Carry-on packs

    My Osprey Atmos 36 is, from memory, 2cms over the height limit for the airlines I usually use to travel to Spain. There's plenty of space for the other dimensions but that's no help in the luggage measuring frame. The problem is the backplate which is rigid. So risk it or check it. I check the...
  2. MikeyC

    Booking tickets on the Renfe site

    We are fans of Trainline ever since rail strikes in the UK caused a group of us to change travel plans. Those that had booked directly with the train operator had to jump through hoops to get a refund. Trainline refunded us with just two clicks on their website.
  3. MikeyC

    Jacotrans -ruined backpack

    I did wonder how they organised collection and delivery so as to minimise handling and damage. I'm still none the wiser but it doesn't look too scientific.
  4. MikeyC

    Jacotrans -ruined backpack

    Ponferrada has a Decathlon store
  5. MikeyC

    Renting a car and driving in Spain and Portugal

    In the UK there are specialist standalone policies to cover the excess. I just rented for 10 days in Iceland and the no excess insurance was very expensive. I took the standard cover and my CDW excess insurance was about £30 through Zurich.
  6. MikeyC

    Santiago to London

    We once flew Santiago to Malaga and then back to the UK. Much cheaper than a direct flight at that time.
  7. MikeyC

    Passport expiry date: It may not be what it seems.

    This is a cautionary tale of how the Schengen area calculates the remaining validity of your passport. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-61202948
  8. MikeyC

    My Situation on booking the flight

    Just a reminder that insurance companies price for risk. They rely on the applicant to fully disclose all facts so that they can price for any particular risk. That's why insurance contracts are considered to be of "Utmost good faith" (uberrimae fidei). It's not just a good idea to disclose all...
  9. MikeyC

    Bus from Santiago to Sarria

    if you get to Lugo (see Tincatinker's post) there should be an Alsa bus to Ambasmestas which is a few kms before O'Cebreiro.
  10. MikeyC

    Lugo - Santiago bus

    Alsa.com is in English. Alsa.es is in Spanish. We've just turned up and bought tickets in Lugo but I always feel more relaxed if I've bought on line ahead of time. Alsa is owned by the UK National Express coach operator.
  11. MikeyC

    Getting home from SDC to the UK after your Camino

    A previous Camino saw us fly SDC to Gatwick and a tiresome train journey to Bournemouth with various changes and delays due to strikes. After our last Camino we found it quicker and cheaper to fly Ryanair SDC to Malaga, spend a couple of days there, and then a direct flight to Bournemouth...
  12. MikeyC

    Cancelation Insurance due to Coronavirus

    I use LV, a large general insurance company in the UK. They have a good FAQ section on the coronavirus and how this affects their policy holders. Whilst specific to LV you may wish to pose similar questions to your insurer or broker. https://www.lv.com/travel-insurance/coronavirus
  13. MikeyC

    Train Schedules Barcelona to Pamplona ...

    If I remember correctly the discount was not available on all fare categories. Subsequent years I didn't bother as the tourist fares were more cost effective. The Renfe website was easy to navigate and quite informative. Buen camino.
  14. MikeyC

    Buses between towns

    When you do see a local taxi driver advertising his number take a picture for easy reference. As mentioned above these are often posted on lamp posts or similar
  15. MikeyC

    Santiago back to the UK

    As an alternative do your connections in Spain. We flew SdC to Malaga (with Ryanair) which has direct flights to our local UK airport.
  16. MikeyC

    Stuck in Bayonne

    We faced a similar problem. Approached a few other pilgrims around the station and shared a taxi. There is a taxi stand next to the station. There is a phone number on a sign there to call if no taxis on the stand.
  17. MikeyC

    Can I take my trekking poles as carry-on baggage?

    Agree with that. We now use Z type poles bought on Taobao from China at a fraction of the cost of the big brands.
  18. MikeyC

    Can I take my trekking poles as carry-on baggage?

    If you are routing through the UK there is a similar prohibition by the UK Government. You should also check your airline's conditions on luggage. Europe's largest low cost carrier, Ryanair, which many of us use to reach the Camino has a similar prohibition about poles as carry on luggage.
  19. MikeyC

    Has anyone booked an extra seat/item seat for their rucksack on Ryanair?

    .... which reminds me of the story of the largish gentleman who booked two economy class tickets so he could enjoy a little more comfort. To his dismay he found the seats were allocated in different rows!
  20. MikeyC

    Rail strike

    In September 2016 we arrived at Bayonne station to be faced with a train strike. There were a few other pilgrims looking around so we rounded up enough to share two taxis to St Jean. The taxi rank is outside the station and there is a phone number on a board to call if there are no taxis...

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