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  1. unadara

    Camino Verde from Primitivo ..

    Can you say why you are struggling? I've just finished and had been going to go to the Camino Verde but for various reasons decided to stay put. I was walking on my own for much of the time (joy) and can say I didn't get too bothered by the Day pilgrims. And the path seemed to have changed for...
  2. unadara

    Hiking poles on the plane in Santiago!

    I flew out of Santiago on Wednesday. There were 3 flights going to Dublin, I did not see One person in the Passport queue or boarding carrying poles on their carry on bags. I had paid for mine as Check in baggage.
  3. unadara

    Recovering, step by step

    Hi Peter I hope your full recovery is quick. Thanks for all your posts recently as they've been a great help to me. Finally another person who can read a book a day! This camino I was too tired to read my Kindle, it is not as bad as a screen but! I resorted to Audio and could not believe how...
  4. unadara

    Drinking water from the Fountains/Fuentes on Primitivo

    I've just returned from the San Salvador/Primitivo and have got Giardia from drinking untreated Water. I filled a bottle in Tineo as the Bar owner said it was good water/better than his Tap. There has been a lot of very heavy rain and just like here in Ireland sometimes the Tap water is not safe...
  5. unadara

    LIVE from the Camino K's San Salvador 24

    I also want to add, we had a good night sleeps at Poladura Albergue and no complaints at all. There was only one vacant bed. As I said in my post Ernesto the host went out of his way to order in Take away food for a Portugese family. As we enjoyed our evening meals so much in the Posada we slept...
  6. unadara

    LIVE from the Camino K's San Salvador 24

    Pajares has many many beds. Marisol is lovely . You go straight into Mountain from Poladura and you might wait until Sun rises at least. I kept my ham and cheese in that fridge there was no problem? I the Posada where you go for your meal they have Motor newspaper supplements, I took a few and...
  7. unadara

    LIVE from the Camino K's San Salvador 24

    As Sun is Shining did not go to Pajares I’d like to add a note here. We found the day from Poladura to Pajares long enough and couldn’t possibly have gone further. However Enders guide tells you in detail the directions which you need. It’s a long descent into Puerto de Pajares, After the...
  8. unadara

    LIVE from the Camino Camino del Salvador, April 2024

    Call ahead at Poladura and Pajares. Poladura the food is at the Posada so message there. If you stay at Albergue at Pajares tell her you want food also, we changed our booking and took both Comidas y Cena. Very happy. One at 2pm next at 7pm!
  9. unadara

    LIVE from the Camino Camino del Salvador, April 2024

    On the way to Buiza Add to post above we ate in Pola de Gordon at Meson de Miguel (not positive) the lovely lady in Town hall recommended it, a Menu with Sopa Main dessert coffee wine small beer etc Set us up for no food Buiza. Anyone starting out should try get this late mid day Comida! Many...
  10. unadara

    LIVE from the Camino Camino del Salvador, April 2024

    Day 2. Cabanillas to Buiza. 26km incl Registration at Town hall/eating/shopping in Pola de Gordón. Path from Cabanillas to La Robla is good, excellent stop at Casa Carmina for Cafe, Tortilla and Cake. Lengthy walk all asphalt to Buiza, last 4km quite dramatic with rocks above. Albergue at...
  11. unadara

    LIVE from the Camino Camino del Salvador, April 2024

    First time posting Live? Left León at 8am. Arrived at Cabanillas 2. The path is very beautiful. 20km total. Followed the River. At first town we went to the lovely Bar and Tienda. I bought cheese and ham and we were all set for Cabanillas.. (no shop/no bar). We were very glad to stop here as...
  12. unadara

    Late April Camino del Salvador in 8 days

    Sorry to hear that.. we’re here in Cabanillas and can only say you will walk this path some day soon, it’s spectacular. Will keep reports up.
  13. unadara

    Late April Camino del Salvador in 8 days

    "We" are also starting from Leon on Thurs! and staying in Cabanillas... then Buiza. The Sun is not shining at the moment and the Temps are set to drop very low. Looking forward so much to this Camino which includes the Primitivo. I'm hoping to see the Santa Cristina church and have no issues...
  14. unadara

    What’s the difference between my two chargers?

    Not on topic Laurie but are you brining your Electric Coil and an EU adapter for it? I've a multi USB charger (universal pins adaptable) as I use it abroad for Charging a camera battery pack, power bank and phone and kindle. This time I went and bought a Single USB Eu plug in Boots...
  15. unadara

    Cancelling Camino - Soliciting Advice

    When I started in Porto I was with a Portugese friend who wanted to meet up for a while so I walked and then took a Train/Metro back into Porto for 2 days in a row. That would mean you could take a Train/transport if you were too tired to walk on to Booked accommodation, However there is no...
  16. unadara

    Need help deciding to bring or not to bring

    I read on the plane, on the bus, if i am alone at night or in a bar eating alone. I cannot read on my very small phone. Take Kindle, power bank. poles, earphones if you want Audible or music Sarong for all the uses above, mine is thread bare and invaluable. I've been known to carry/read a book...
  17. unadara

    Wi Fi and Phone signal.

    Thanks I continue on to the Primitivo.
  18. unadara

    Last minute decisons - fleece or puffer?

    I used to always bring a microfleece (no zips/pockets) and used it as a layer under the Rain jacket, this time I'm bringing a very light Puffer, I will wear it travelling, it has a zip for ventilation and works as a very cosy pillow or back support on planes and buses. Also it has a hood which...
  19. unadara

    Wi Fi and Phone signal.

    Thanks Trecile , if the Albergues have wifi and the odd bar and restaurant that will be great. And regular cell reception is good news.
  20. unadara

    Wi Fi and Phone signal.

    Is there WiFi connectivity between Cabanillas, Buiza, Poladura and Benduenos?

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