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  1. Kelli Leydecker

    Anyone know of a good medical clinic in Lisbon

    Hi! I’ve been traveling a bit prior to my Camino and have developed a sinus infection. (COVID test comes back negative. Yay!). I’m flying into Lisbon tomorrow and would like to see a doctor to maybe get some antibiotics. Anyone know of a good clinic? Especially near the airport? Thanks!
  2. E

    buying walking poles in Porto

    Is there a good place to purchase walking poles in Porto [arrriving by plane]?
  3. F

    LIVE from the Camino swollen painful feet

    i am currently in estella and both feet are swollen and painful with one toenail coming off. wearing altra lonepeaks- no blisters. had rain for a couple days out of roncesvalles with soaked shoes the whole time through zubiri followed by hotter than hell 2 days pamplona-alt de perdon and puente...
  4. L

    Bike packing service in SdC

    Would anyone know of a bike shop in SdC who offers a bike packing service to assist in me flying back home with my bike? I've searched in the forum but it appears some of the suggestions point to shops that unfortunately no longer exist. Any suggestions would be most grateful.
  5. L

    Lisbon: where to find poles and shells

    Hi all, starting from Lisbon soon. Where can I pick up a pair of relatively inexpensive poles in Lisbon? And can I find a shell to tie onto my bag anywhere in Lisbon? Only saw old responses to these in the search - appreciate your help!
  6. gradypup

    Covid testing sites in Santiago De Compostela

    Hello , my spouse and I are walking the Camino Frances from the end of April to the end of May . Where can we get a covid test in Santiago to return to the United States? Thanks for any advice, Gradypup
  7. M

    Looking for stores in Santiago to purchase cookbook and St. James cross for Santiago cake

    Looking for stores in Santiago de Compostela to purchase a cookbook and a St. James cross for baking the Santiago cake. In 2019 when I looked for a cook book, the tourist office sent me to a book store that no longer existed. This time I would like to know in advance where I might find a...
  8. JohnLloyd

    Recommended souvenir shops in Santiago

    I’m a terrible shopper, confounded by too much choice. I’d like to pick up a few nice souvenirs of my latest trip, like a third wristband to accompany these two. Where should I go? Which shops offer best value/most authentic items to choose from?
  9. Damico Walking

    Help with travel from Santiago

    We will be starting our camino very soon. We leave the USA a week from tomorrow. To make things easier for us does anyone know of a competent travel advisor in Santiago that we may use for travel within the EU after our camino is done? Yes I know we can use the internet, yes I know there are...
  10. El Cascayal

    RENFE idiosyncrasies & Interesting knife store in Madrid

    When you board RENFE there is a security X-ray checkpoint. Poles are no problem. In Santiago, I had bought 2 small dining knives which were wrapped in their original packaging and that I bubble wrapped to my trekking poles and secured in my small duffel bag that gets checked on the plane for...
  11. HeyRobin

    Need to buy poles in Madrid

    Hi All, I'm starting my trek from Madrid mid May and need to purchase hiking poles before I set out. Where in Madrid would you recommend I go to buy these? I'd like something close to Santiago Square where I'll be starting and likely lodging before I head out. So excited to be walking this route!
  12. S

    Buying Meindl boots along the Camino?

    Hi - I have a pair of Meindl boots that have life in them yet - they did half the Camino Frances from Fromista in 2019. I don’t need to replace them yet. But I’m wondering if I could get Meindl boots in a city s along the CF if I needed to when walking the whole thing this year? (I can wear...
  13. mark stevens

    Camino patches for backpack

    Hi guys. I’m looking for anywhere to get a Camino patch for the Caminos I’ve completed for my backpack. Hopefully some with the year on them as well. Any suggestions welcome
  14. Don Kim

    Car rental in Santiago

    I'll probably have a few days extra in Santiago after the camino and I'd like to know a little more details of the car rental. Would you please be able to provide some useful information? Thanks for the ideas. [This post was extracted from another thread]
  15. Yoah

    Buying shoes in (or around) Santiago

    Hi everyone, The short version: Does anyone know where (if) I can buy Altras in or around Santiago? The slightly longer version: I'll be finishing the Via de la Plata soon and am planning to walk the Frances straight after. I've been wearing the same pair of shoes since starting my walk, and...
  16. alexwalker

    Is this man and shop still present in Castrojeriz?

    For many years, I have bought Lorpen socks & other items from an old man in Castrojeriz. He is selling everything you need on your Camino, as well as many items you didn't know you needed. He was 86 years old last time I visited him (2019), and he is a good friend. My question now is: Is he...
  17. peregrina2000

    Bringing things home from Santiago — what to buy?

    I know we’ve had these threads over the years, but not one lately, and I think it’s always fun to hear about what other people have found to bring home from Santiago. I am not a big shopper, but I do really like to fill up a duffel bag with stuff I can’t get at home — some for me, some for...
  18. JamesQuast

    Where to buy pilgrim stone sculptures/statues

    Does anybody know if there are any pilgrim carvings in stores in Santiago de Compostela? We’ve seen a few in stores along the way. I didn’t want to buy it while I’m walking because I didn’t want to carry it all the way to the end. Thanks!
  19. brian_garcia

    Finding hiking shoes in Santiago

    I’m trying to find a new pair of shoes before I leave for Finisterre I’ve been to most of the places in the old town and haven’t been able to find much I’m looking for brooks cascadias or Merrill Moabs. thanks for your help brian
  20. O

    Maria and Ramon, Santiago

    Maria and Ramon used to have a fruit shop at 80 Ruo del Vilar. They advertised rooms and over a few years I stayed in one or another. My favouite was in Rua da Trinidade, very close to the cathedral. Maria spoke good English, Ramon adequate English and their son spoke English like a native...

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