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Very little will be open in Pamplona on a Sunday though according to Google the Caminoteca shop should be. Very likely that some of the shops in SJPDP will be as well. But personally I would not leave buying footwear until the day before I...
This is great news! Just like @KinkyOne I spent quite a few afternoons with the owner and his son in the garden by the side of the pensión, and I can assure you that there was plenty of beer and aguardiente!
I will be back on the Invierno in a...
We were in Pobra de Brollón yesterday and opted for the newly reopened Pensión As Viñas, whose owners closed it when they retired years ago. Now the daughters have re- opened it, and they also manage the albergue.
Sandra took us on a tour of...
Quite an impressive story of determination and resistance.
The only reason for not having bag transport is if you want the freedom to stop when you feel like it. Otherwise, do what you feel like, and listen to your body. Besides bag transport...
So happy that everything worked out.
A little distressed to hear about the ‘cranky pants’ hotel management in Paris when I know many hotels will hold luggage for days and maybe even weeks.
It is difficult since some holidays are very local. There are days Santiago has a holiday, but not Padrón a few kilometers away… then think of how complexed it would be if we include Paris, Lisbon and other towns.
The important thing for this...
Sounds like all is well, and under control.
For future reference for North Americans and others, May 1--European Labour Day--is quite a big deal in much of Europe.
Best to plan for many services to not be available that day and perhaps a few...
Transport Claudine
https://www.claudine32.com/transports-de-personnes
Check out post #28 of the linked thread about transport on Chemin Le Puy (following)...
Wow -I’m lost for words. You have given it everything.
I think this is the safest way. I’m like you- I’d prefer to carry my own pack if possible but it’s more important for you I think., to give your poor body some help … don’t over stress...
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