dean defir
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Believe me, it is sometimes tempting to give a gentle reminder, but now I take the view that if you are prepared to accept what might be the unrepresentative views of some of the more strident afficionados of various extreme positions who just happen to respond quickly, in preference to exploring the broader range of views available by searching and doing some deeper reading, that is your lookout.Thanks so much. And also….. for not pointing out the first rule about forums is use the search function before asking.
@t2andreo does not recommend this. He gives his reasons in the following post of his.Or you can use the Portuguese post office to mail your luggage to Casa Ivar
Hi James, (or are you Dean)?Thanks so much. And also….. for not pointing out the first rule about forums is use the search function before asking.
Across the Irish Sea from EnhlandBelieve me, it is sometimes tempting to give a gentle reminder, but now I take the view that if you are prepared to accept what might be the unrepresentative views of some of the more strident afficionados of various extreme positions who just happen to respond quickly, in preference to exploring the broader range of views available by searching and doing some deeper reading, that is your lookout.
ps, where is irekand?
I confess I have not lurked at all but thought often about walking the Camino. If not this time then soon enough. ‘Dean defir’ actually means ‘hurry up’ in irishHi James, (or are you Dean)?
Welcome here and for starting your first thread/post! You must have been a lurker on the forum for quite awhile before signing up.
I hope you have a wonderful Camino!
I think that Ted's experience may be an outlier. I have a couple of (real life) friends who have done this, and have read several accounts from other pilgrims on the forum who have successfully used the Portuguese post office to mail to Ivar. Like this one.
That said, I was really happy with the service from Luggage Driver.yes - i used the Portuguese postal service (CIT) to send some clothes and other things from Lisbon to Ivar in Santiago in 2019.
I packaged up my things, walked into a post office not far from the cathedral, bought a cardboard box of the right size from their stock, put my stuff in it and addressed it to Ivar. Post office staff taped and sealed the box.
I received emails advising of progress…. Box sent from Lisbon, box delivered to Ivar.
And, of course, the box (and contents) was waiting for me in Santiago 5 weeks later - no damage…
Cost of the box and postage - around 17 Euro, from memory….
Good service and no problems… i especially appreciated the post office staff doing the taping and sealing of the box.
I used the CTT and Casa Ivar for two parcels. One I posted from Lisbon, the other was posted to Casa Ivar after I left Porto. I collected both when I got to Santiago.
Some posts have mentioned that there were no problems encountered by them or others when posting parcels through government postal systems to Spain from outside Spain. I just wanted to notify members that there is a risk to that. Similar to members posting not to check their packs in airline baggage. Most times things work well but other times not.@t2andreo does not recommend this. He gives his reasons in the following post of his.
That’s super info. ThanksCaminofacil also offers the the you are looking for.
They are often full, but the Hospideria San Martin de Pinaro is the best place to stay in Santiago, a private Pilgrim room with breakfast for 25€ . You would need to send an email to them.
Is there a reason you say that?The problems @t2andreo had aren't likely to happen with private shipping companies.
Because I doubt they will spend the money to ship to distant intermediary cities as @t2andreo described:Is there a reason you say that?
I get that, but what makes you think that commercial carriers don't also use some form of hub and spoke distribution model. Certainly here in Australia, the major commercial carriers are doing just that. In country, their hub locations might vary from those used by CTT and Correos, but I expect they all have basically the same logistics model. The differences, where there are any, used to be in the efficiency with which those operated and how visible progress was to the person receiving an item. Here, these have been substantially eroded over time, and many companies are returning to the postal system for parcels.Because I doubt they will spend the money to ship to distant intermediary cities as @t2andreo described:
This means, for example, that a parcel mailed from anywhere in Portugal will go to Lisbon first, then into their export scheme, then to Madrid, where the Spanish Correos will process this as an import item, despite the fact that there are no actual customs controls. It is just how the process is organized. From Madrid, the imported item goes into the Spanish distribution network.
I would agree...I think that Ted's experience may be an outlier. I have a couple of (real life) friends who have done this, and have read several accounts from other pilgrims on the forum who have successfully used the Portuguese post office to mail to Ivar. Like this one.
I guess I have to say that I have faith that the previously mentioned services, Tuitrans, Caminofacil and Luggage Driver, don't do that or don't to the extend that the post offices do for a two and a half hour drive from Porto to Santiago.I get that, but what makes you think that commercial carriers don't also use some form of hub and spoke distribution model.
Sounds perfect!while I make my ill-prepared way there with just the essentials?
That would be completely understandable. These companies are optimising their logistics models along specific routes, and not providing a more general, ubiquitous, service across Spain or Portugal. A far easier problem than that faced by the general range of private shipping companies.I guess I have to say that I have faith that the previously mentioned services, Tuitrans, Caminofacil and Luggage Driver, don't do that or don't to the extend that the post offices do for a two and a half hour drive from Porto to Santiago.
Others have mentioned Luggage Driver. I used them in June/July this year for a carry-on size roller bag from Porto to Santiago and was quite happy with the service. Cost was 30 euros for up to 10kg. I think it was 40 euros for over 10kg, but I forget if there was an upper limit. I hid an apple AirTag in the bag and it was stored somewhere near Povoa for several days before being transported the rest of the way to Santiago. I had arranged for my hotel to hold it for me in Santiago.Hi. I’m travelling to portugal in a few days and I might try to extend my time by walking Porto to Santiago. Is there a way I can transfer my luggage to Santiago from Porto and have it safe there for a week or two while I make my ill-prepared way there with just the essentials?
It’ll be in a few weeks but not a fixed time and I don’t have a place booked in Santiago yet to stay the night. Budget options preferred.
Appreciate any response and also that I have’t even introduced my self or posted before. Could do with going for a long walk though in fairness.
James
Good for you for recognizing you need a long walk … don’t worry about a thing!! Just go!! Theres lots of options for accommodation in Santiago. And there’s lots of options between porto and Santiago. I booked just one day ahead and it was perfect. Have an awesome Camino!!Hi. I’m travelling to portugal in a few days and I might try to extend my time by walking Porto to Santiago. Is there a way I can transfer my luggage to Santiago from Porto and have it safe there for a week or two while I make my ill-prepared way there with just the essentials?
It’ll be in a few weeks but not a fixed time and I don’t have a place booked in Santiago yet to stay the night. Budget options preferred.
Appreciate any response and also that I have’t even introduced my self or posted before. Could do with going for a long walk though in fairness.
James
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