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  1. Shades of Narnia

    Transportation Discounts

    Many thanks, that was the discount card I was thinking about, just could not remember its name :) In my search, I also uncovered a 15% discount (maybe one time?) that Alsa bus offers :) called ALSA PLUS and registered for it - just to let you know. Fondly sandi, already in that wonderful...
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    Transportation Discounts

    Is there a discount card available for seniors' travel in Spain?
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    Accommodations near Madrid airport?

    Madrid Albergue near airport? I will be going on to Irun/San Sebastian. With thanks, fondly sandi
  4. Shades of Narnia

    small town magic

    Thanks so much, this is super!
  5. Shades of Narnia

    small town magic

    May I ask you reload the reference to coastal alternatives please? The mentioned reference has an error. With thanks Fondly sandi
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    Lausanne, Switzerland to Wiesbaden, Germany

    I learned during my 6 day hike on ViaJacobi4, in Switzerland that 2 somewhat reasonable sleep options for those not wildcamping are Monestaries and 'sleep in straw' @ farmgates. Just saying; cost of living in Switzerland is steep!
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    Light tent vs Bivy bag

    I leave Wednesday and hope to walk most of the Swiss Jacobsweg (Camino), carrying a Pinon Bivy by Katabatic Gear, combining this with the tarp capacity of my One Wind Poncho. I have done many Caminos and always use the 28L Gregory backpack. Buen Camino, fondly sandi
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    LIVE from the Camino PwP (person with Parkinson's) doing the Camino de Invierno

    Mary Virtue from Victoria? If yes, greetings; we stayed camped in your driveway years ago for the Hospitaleros Course :) sandi from Harrison Hot Springs. I am just starting to look at this Camino perhaps for Fall.
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    Camino del norte budget?

    But remember, Albergues such as Donativos and Municipals are only for those actively walking or biking the Camino. Once you have finished your walk and begin bussing from place to place, your budget will need to factor in Hostel /hotel rates.
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    How does Tour de Mont Blanc compare to CF?

    It is not a pilgrimage.
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    Parroquial in Viana closed

    No, there are floor mattresses in 2 rooms upstairs. sandi, with fond memories of my 15 day Hospitalera stay.
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    Bus Santiago - Baamonde

    Don't forget to ask about the special tree carvings on the tree, in the Church yard, around the corner from the Albergue, in Baamonde.
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    Waymarking on Salvador - In both directions?

    Is San Salvador trail well marked in both directions; North-South and South-North?
  14. Shades of Narnia

    Early risers extraordinaire!

    Yes, thank you for the heads up, I just edited my remarks to remove the "to slow them down..."Ultriea, onward, to each his(her, them) own journey. Fondly, pilgrim sandi

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