It's a chilly 13C where I am on the Alaska Highway with our progress toward the south impeded by a landslide/washout. I miss Santiago, too, on days like this when I'm browsing the forum. I'm there in my mind and I know you are ,too, @mspath. ❤️
on an island in the Marne River, France
July 25, 2024, pre-dawn
Although physically I may not be in Santiago de Compostela nevertheless I yearn to hear the massive cathedral bells peal in celebration of the Feast of Saint James, July 25.
Within...
When we arrived at Madrid immigration, the official looked at us with our backpacks and said “Camino?” “Si.” Then we heard our first “Buen Camino!” After six months of planning and waiting, and 12 hours of flying, I got really emotional hearing that.
I am a little confused now and just curious: Reading the thread title and first post I understood it to mean that the question was about personal data information that one might have to provide upon arrival at Madrid airport.
But this...
Don't worry, It's the Camino season. The hiking backpack and walking stick will be a giveaway. And if asked what your purpose of travel is, then just say you're doing the Camino de Santiago. Buen Camino!
I don't even remember ever filling out paperwork on the plane. If I did I would always write down the name of an albergue or hostel I saw on Gronze. This year after my arrival in Barcelona I will immediately head up to Jaca. If I have to say...
Yes.....I was updating the International Information on the American Airlines for my flight upon entry and it was then, that the accommodation names were requested. That's the only place that I read and was asked to enter such. No worries...my...
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