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  1. mochilaverde

    Camino Ingles, Meson-Museo Xente taxi

    There is also a bus a few times a day that is convenient for getting from near Presedo back to Betanzos...
  2. mochilaverde

    Taxi, bus service camino inglés

    There is a taxi stand outside the Concello de Betanzos by the main plaza in Betanzos. There is also a bus that runs a few times a day that stops near the albergue in Presedo. What about splitting the stage in two? Or if you were pressed for time, would your sister want to walk part of the...
  3. mochilaverde

    Mountaineering backpack 35 liters , Worth Buying?

    Do you currently own a pack that would be suitable for the camino? Could you borrow a more suitable pack from a friend for your trip? (or even borrow packs from others to try them out on a practice walk?) Will the bag (and the hip straps) fit as a carry-on? What do the seams where the straps are...
  4. mochilaverde

    Tips for wild/stealth camping along the camino?

    TLDR for : north of Vigo he doesn't find places to camp and he ends up staying in albergues. It's also worth noting that he did the coastal route in October, when there are far fewer people out and the sun sets earlier and rises later. I'm an enthusiastic camper, but I would not choose to wild...
  5. mochilaverde

    My Own Camino do Mar and Inglés

    This is a very good point. A lot of the Ruta Cantabrica is pretty exposed, the wind was harsh even on a sunny day. It would be miserable in the cold and rain, verging on unsafe where the trail is exposed. I think your route looks wonderful, but I'd wait until later next spring to do it. Check...
  6. mochilaverde

    My Own Camino do Mar and Inglés

    Between O Vicedo and P. Espasante you can follow the "Camino Ruta Cantabrica" which takes you past Playa Esteiro and is a bit shorter than the route you have marked. It's spectacular and well-marked. Map of this stage...
  7. mochilaverde

    Vegetarian Camino - a real sacrifice

    I eat vegetarian + seafood and I ate pretty well on the Ingles. Some highlights: green salad with a scoop of xeado de tomate (tomato ice cream!) for lunch in Ferrol (current menu: https://casalexo.gal/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/CARTA-OUTUBRO-2024.pdf ) a beautiful peach from a fruiteria just...
  8. mochilaverde

    MEC Serratus 40 ul

    One of the most desirable features in a pack is being able to take it as a carry-on in the plane. Can the hip straps can be detached or folded up?
  9. mochilaverde

    Can I do the Camino Portugues (Coastal Route) in 10 days & Weather

    There is good public transport and a commuter rail line running north out of Porto along the coast, so you could plan to fly to Porto and start somewhere like Viana do Castelo. If you haven't spent much time in Portugal or Spain, it's nice to have some energy and time in your day to explore the...
  10. mochilaverde

    Best apps for offline maps?

    I use a map app (OSMand) with the route marked on my phone. Once you have downloaded the map of the area you're in, you don't need to be connected to wifi or data to use the map! https://osmand.net/ Once you install the app, download the regional maps for your camino route from within the...
  11. mochilaverde

    Washing on the Camino

    I hand-washed my socks, underwear and shirt daily, no need to find a washing machine. I did a load of all my clothing in a machine about once a week - and I usually found another solo person who was happy to share the machine with me.
  12. mochilaverde

    First time fears

    I use a map app (OSMand) with the route marked on my phone. I don't worry about getting lost AND it also allows me to improvise detours that go off the official route. Even better, once you have downloaded the map of the area you're in, you don't need to be connected to wifi or data to use the...
  13. mochilaverde

    Food & Dietary Restrictions on the Camino

    Most albergues don't serve meals, but this depends on your route. Some albergues have a kitchen (although the "kitchen" may not have pans or cooking utensils, just a microwave). Not every village has a restaurant (and restaurants often closed once a week for the staff to have a break), so it...
  14. mochilaverde

    Where to get a Scallop Shell in Madrid?

    Go to a restaurant and enjoy a plate of zamburinas. Pick your favourite shell and lick all the butter off. Soak the shell in a dilute bleach solution (1 tsp in 1L water) overnight. You can bore a hole in the shell with a swiss army knife.
  15. mochilaverde

    LIVE from the Camino Knee flare up and no room at the inn. Coastal rt

    There is also a bus between Povoa de Varzim and Pulia/Fao. https://aitc.cimcavado.pt/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/120-Povoa-de-Varzim-%E2%80%93-Viana-do-Castelo-4.pdf Rome2rio often has more complete information on public transport in Spain and Portugal than Google Maps does. However, you should...
  16. mochilaverde

    How to get the train from Madrid to Sarria on Oct

    I found a train at 13:15 from Madrid Chamartin on Oct 16. The itinerary for the trip shows all the way to Lugo (after Sarria) and there is a notice that a bus replaces the train after Ourense. Try doing a search with the origin station "Madrid (todas)" and don't restrict the departure time?
  17. mochilaverde

    Lightweight cooking Pot or Cup?

    I carried a microwaveable tupperware container - good for microwaving ramen, for takeaway leftovers or just for carrying tomatoes without squishing them.
  18. mochilaverde

    Ultreia Sheet Music

    https://eichinger.ch/eichifamilyhom/Reisen/Jakobsweg/LePuy-Conques/EN/Ultreia.htm http://j.dauneau.free.fr/Partition%2010%20-%20Ultreia.pdf https://musescore.com/user/50004425/scores/8268917 https://musescore.com/user/50004425/scores/8268740 Recording by Jean-Claude Benazet Thanks for the...
  19. mochilaverde

    Hi I'm new here. I'm Bevey. We will be doing the Central Route arriving on Sept. 21st.

    Two thoughts: You have a long travel day to get from Lisbon, what about staying two nights in Barcelos and starting from there? Barcelos is a larger town and interesting to explore. what about walking on the Coastal route for a day from Vila do Conde to Apúlia/Fão, then taking a bus from...
  20. mochilaverde

    Before Pontevedra

    https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pontevedra,+Spain/@42.4166688,-8.6350834,21z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0xd2f71cf339da6d7:0x6d5b163a1be431d4!8m2!3d42.4298846!4d-8.6446202!16zL20vMDFxcGxn?entry=ttu Apps that use Open Street Maps (ie Osmand) often have more detailed information than Google Maps has. The...

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