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  1. Marbe2

    The new Rule 3 - no more tourist vs. pilgrim debates

    I guess, I don’t understand, given the rule, why we are still posting on this subject?
  2. Marbe2

    Clarification of change in refund of e-tickets on Renfe!

    If my connections work perfectly I connect (first train) with another train to my destination. If not, there is no connnecting train with thesecond departure, so we then have to wait several hours for another connection, or walk to get a bus, and still wait. Don’t want to do that if we can...
  3. Marbe2

    Clarification of change in refund of e-tickets on Renfe!

    If there is capacity why not ask…. but often during high season trains are sold out and lines are long at Chamartin. As long as one is aware of the current rules, one can take their chances if they so wish! Personally, after along transatlantic flight, I prefer a train ticket that I am at least...
  4. Marbe2

    Saint Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles, leaving in the afternoon

    From my perspective walking early in the morning for an hour or two vs. at night, is different! When walking the Napoleon early in the morning in the dark, one knows there will be lots of people coming after them, and a good chance of getting assistance. One starts fromSJPdP along the road...
  5. Marbe2

    Pilgrimage Plan for Beginners: Questions about Risk Management Along the Way

    You are walking from Porto. Do visit Porto it is a lovely City. But I would suggest you take the metro to MATSINHOS and begin walking from this coastal town and avoid the industrial area leaving Porto. The Portuguese camino has a lot of pavement or hard surface walking, so do walk at a...
  6. Marbe2

    Saint Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles, leaving in the afternoon

    I, too, am not questioning ,how long it will take him, but rather, what the quality of the experience will be, and what it might physically cost him after that.
  7. Marbe2

    Saint Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles, leaving in the afternoon

    Jonny, exactly how much time do you have to walk the CF? When do you arrive in Spain? Are you planning any rest days? How are you getting to Pamplona ? Do you need time to adjust to jet lag? Going down to Pamplona via Zubiri can also be stressful on the legs. Even if you are as fit as you...
  8. Marbe2

    Proof required on entering Spain of accomodation bookings during the visit?

    Relax, most of us who do not need a visa(to date) and who have walked caminos multiple times have never been asked for financial info. The most we have been asked is where we were going to in Spain. once we said Camino de Santiago, we were off and walking!
  9. Marbe2

    Clarification of change in refund of e-tickets on Renfe!

    Whatever one thinks about the practice I described, I paid, sometimes 30 percent of what the ticket cost, so it often was not a freebie. In addition I paid for the insurance on the ticket! It was their business model. It is hardly comparable, to booking an albergue without cost ahead of time...
  10. Marbe2

    Clarification of change in refund of e-tickets on Renfe!

    Hi, for several years I have posted about buying two tickets on renfe and then canceling the one ticket I did not need in time to get a refund (used to be an hour before departure). This was all done online with elite comfort tickets and sometimes, in addition full 100 percent refund insurance...
  11. Marbe2

    The dreaded descent into Zubiri

    We have walked down from Foncebadon to Molinesca on the paths and on the road. From Foncebadon to El Acebo we prefer the path. From Riego de Ambros to Molinesca we absolutely prefer the road. For us it is very slow going on the path from RdA with a constant need to be watching where we step...
  12. Marbe2

    The dreaded descent into Zubiri

    We walked down the road the last time we descended to Zubiri. We stopped at the Refreshment truck/wagon and then down the road from there, staying on the left. There are some hairpin turns but the road is not as bad as coming down into Molinaseca.
  13. Marbe2

    Walking in Rain

    I always keep the inside of my pack lined inside with a trash bag. In addition all clothes are sealed in plastic,so there is no worry they will get wet. Whatever system you decide upon, walk with it at home on a rainy day in training.
  14. Marbe2

    Accommodations as bad as Booking.com shows ???

    Most private accommodations between SJPdP to Pamplona will be pretty full/ very tight in September, early Oct. 2024. In December or January many of those private accommodations in that area start posting for 2025. Reserve in this region ahead! Reserve ahead near May 1st from Astorga to...
  15. Marbe2

    Finally Camino!

    Have a great Camino! The coast is beautiful!
  16. Marbe2

    US TSA and a walking stick

    @MichelleElynHogan Sorry you are still having pain!
  17. Marbe2

    Stolen poles

    I have expensive poles, and I never put them in the receptacle when staying in an albergue. Rather, I collapse my Leki poles. Then I put them inside my backpack before I enter the albergue. Sometimes, this necessitates taking other things out of my pack. in addition, I place my shoes in a...
  18. Marbe2

    56 y/o, traveling alone & so nervous

    When you arrive in Madrid, you will soon relax, rest and enjoy the city a bit. There is a lot of infrastructure between Sarria and SdC. There are many small bars or cafes, as well as albergues and other accommodations that will help you if you need assistance. Put the tel number 112 in your...
  19. Marbe2

    Small (4-5 kg which is about 10 pounds) dog -- should I bring her?

    Also checkout Kennel options. There are some good ones! Of course, if you can find someone to stay in your dwelling with the dog, that can be ideal for her with the right sitter.
  20. Marbe2

    US TSA and a walking stick

    You indicated in your initial post that it would be a fake limp? And you don’t apparently need the wooden pole regularly to ambulate? Do you?

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