- Time of past OR future Camino
- 23:Valença Var Espiritual Apr; Norte Cudillero Oct
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 return flight to the US. In this duffel go some extras like gifts and this time 3 quesos de tetilla from the mercado de abastos, but, I digress. I was shocked when the knives were confiscated with much fanfare and drama. The sticking point , which I find insane, was that they would have allowed them to go through under 2 conditions if bought 24 prior to travel AND bill of sale/receipt was presented. Huh???? Still is completely illogical to me.
In Madrid, I replaced the knives at this wonderful storefront, Cuchillería Viñas, open since 1925 and now run by the owner’s daughter, on Calle de Atocha. Telling her of the RENFE tale, the elderly owner was visibly outraged at the knife confiscation and I quickly learned some new and highly visual, animated and creative curses. I learn so much on every Camino. The Camino truly provides. Pictures of her store which is more like a big closet storefront. Worth a visit.
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 return flight to the US. In this duffel go some extras like gifts and this time 3 quesos de tetilla from the mercado de abastos, but, I digress. I was shocked when the knives were confiscated with much fanfare and drama. The sticking point , which I find insane, was that they would have allowed them to go through under 2 conditions if bought 24 prior to travel AND bill of sale/receipt was presented. Huh???? Still is completely illogical to me.
In Madrid, I replaced the knives at this wonderful storefront, Cuchillería Viñas, open since 1925 and now run by the owner’s daughter, on Calle de Atocha. Telling her of the RENFE tale, the elderly owner was visibly outraged at the knife confiscation and I quickly learned some new and highly visual, animated and creative curses. I learn so much on every Camino. The Camino truly provides. Pictures of her store which is more like a big closet storefront. Worth a visit.