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    Getting from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

    Hi! I took the train from Santiago to Madrid and let me say this, it was a long ride! While the ride itself was no big deal, I was seated with 3 strangers and when the guy who was facing me started to cough without covering his mouth, I took out my mask so fast that I startled them. Needless to...
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    Taxi T4 to Moncloa bus station cost

    Hi! For that ride, it should be about 30€. Also, Bolt is popular and cheaper.
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    Newly minted EU citizen

    Thanks for the info!
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    Death of an Indonesian pilgrim on the Camino Frances

    How very sad! I remember that stretch and even as an avid hiker it was brutal, especially because of the rain and slippery slopes. Poor man. May he rest in peace.
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    Newly minted EU citizen

    Hi Lunna! Congrats on your dual citizenship. I personally could have gotten dual but I was told that as a dual citizen I would need to file taxes in both countries. Not sure if you are aware of that. Other than that, I see no time constraints for you on doing the Caminos!
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    Descent into Portomarin

    Needless to say that was the worst of the Camino Frances. Luckily, we made it down in one piece :)
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    Descent into Portomarin

    Hi! There are 2 routes. The original, the most rugged, is the historical route. The less rugged is the complimentary route. I took the historical route after it had rained and a pilgrim was kind enough to help me down the slippery slope because it was not only slippery but it was so muddy that...
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    Five sisters walk from Sarria to Santiago

    Great you guys had a wonderful bonding experience. My sister and I did the same journey with another sister walking beside us every step of the way. We're already planning our next Camino!
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    About SIM cards and accommodation

    Hi! I brought with me Movistar sim card and it worked nicely.
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    Hiking shoes or sandals?

    Hi! My shoes of choice for the Camino were Sketchers D'lites. When it rained, nothing soaked through. When it was hot and sunny, my feet felt fine. Wore cotton socks with them. I"ll be using Sketchers on my next Camino.
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    Cats on the Camino

    As a cat lover myself, while I didn't pet them in case they had fleas, I was tempted to rescue at least one who followed me. Enjoy them.
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    LIVE from the Camino My last Camino tomorrow Finistere/Muxia.

    Good -luck! I was actually thinking of trying it in reverse. May try it in October. Buen Camino
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    Rail line closed between Santiago and Ourense - services to Madrid disrupted

    Hi! This has been going on for awhile. I bought my train ticket from Madrid to Sarria back in June and the train stopped at Ourense. At that point, we were able to get on a bus from there to Sarria. I am concerned how the train is operating from Santiago to Madrid as I do have a reservation...
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    Knocking on doors to find a place to stay

    Hi! I wouldn't do it not even if it was in my own country. Besides, I would feel like I was imposing on their hospitality.
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    Having trouble booking train from Santiago to Madrid Airport

    Hi! Have you thought of flying to Madrid? I took Renfe from Madrid to Sarria and a flight from Santiago to Madrid. Hope this helps!
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