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There are thermal hot springs in Ourense and I have read a few times of forum members taking a bus there after spending a couple of days in Santiago before going home.
Day 8 - Tamarite de Litera to Monzon
On costs. I set off about 6.00am from Coventry, UK last Tuesday and arrived in Barcelona at midday. I immediately took out €300 from an ATM and have a Wise travel card preloaded with Euros. So, for the first 7...
Day 7 - Algerri - Tamarite de Litera
On shoes. I used to think that hiking meant hiking boots, of the leather, ankle supporting variety. Spain knocked that idea on its head long ago, as I found my feet swelled and sweated so much in leather boots...
Day 6 - Balaguer to Algerri
On clothing. I bought the cheapest of cheap ponchos from Decathlon before leaving and had it on most of the day yesterday. The jury's still out, but one thing given Spain can be hot and humid, you don't sweat or...
Day 3 - Igualada to La Panadella
Power. I bought a worldwide Momax 70W fast charge adapter before this trip. After 2 days, it's been brilliant. Just chuck in a few leads and away you go. My phone is now charged up in well less than an hour, and...
Day 2 Montserrat to Igualada
After 6.30pm, everywhere is closed in Montserrat and the temperature drops considerably. In the building where the Albergue is, on Level P, there is a basic kitchen area you can use with microwave, kettle and fridge...
Day 1 - To Montserrat we go ......
4 yrs since the last Camino, older, less brain cells, easily confused usually followed by a touch of frustration and sometimes panic :) . I left Coventry, UK at 6.30am and made it to Barcelona's Plaza Espanya by...
Hello everyone! Well.. one week from today will begin my walk across France and Spain. I see a number of posts regarding a wave of walkers and room accommodation limitations. I am one who is approaching this with ZERO pre-made reservations except...
I wrote this long-winded post to address some of the recent concerns, comments and questions regarding this route, and I hope some might find it useful. I flew from Dublin to Lourdes on the 18th of April, took the train to Pau and started walking...
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