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  1. JamesG

    Lucca to Rome on Via Francigina

    I walked Lucca to Rome mid October to November last year. I encountered 5 on the trail in total. I did see an American group of 4 at one of my stays but never saw them on the trail. It’s a very quiet trail at this time of the year. The weather was rainy cool and foggy in the north particularly...
  2. JamesG

    CF in November /December

    Thanks It56ny in early on the 2nd out on the 3rd. I’ll see some highlights and apparently morning pilgrim mass at the cathedral and of course the post office. Appreciate the advice!!
  3. JamesG

    CF in November /December

    Yes good point and good suggestion. It’s the first time I try to send gear ahead of me. Thanks Ccleary!
  4. JamesG

    CF in November /December

    Thanks C clearly, but it indicates that I cannot ship in from outside the EU due to custom issues.
  5. JamesG

    CF in November /December

    I start the Plata October 2nd aiming to finish in and around the 7th of November. From there my plan is to take a few days off in Santiago then travel to St Jean Pied de Port to begin the CF. Looking to send some weather appropriate gear ahead to swap out from the Plata. It would be coming from...
  6. JamesG

    Florence to Rome through Assisi In Winter - Advice

    I hiked from Lucca to Rome November 2023. More wet and damp than cold the first 100k. Perfectly safe, nothing to challenging and longest day was about 32k ish. I stayed mostly in pensions and hotels all of which were great experiences. Buen Camino!
  7. JamesG

    Madrid airport to Atocha train station

    Landing at T-1 but sounds like there are plenty of options non of which are overly complicated. Nice thing about the bus, if you miss one there’s usually one not too far behind. Thanks all for the info. This is a great resource!!
  8. JamesG

    Madrid airport to Atocha train station

    Hi all, Does anyone know if there is a shuttle (bus or rail) from the Madrid Airport to the Atocha train station?
  9. JamesG

    Waist/front Pack

    I’m trying the bellroy venture for the first time. I’m heading out on the Plata October 3 and carrying a 24 litre pack with a 3 litre osprey bladder. I did the via Francigena last year with this pack setup plus a very small day pouch I could pack away. it worked very well for hiking but needed...
  10. JamesG

    Camino Portuguese Coastal Route - Walking alone at 66

    Hi Linyloo, I did the costal last year and met Gabby a 75 year old German lady trekking alone who also had recent knee surgery. We did a leg together and shared stories over dinner in Baiona. She would get turned around at times but always found her way with the help of others and her trust app...
  11. JamesG

    Camino phone SIM

    I've used Orange e-sim over the years and am quite pleased. I've never been in any store, all online. I top up my account at home in Canada and once on the plane I flip it over to my number in France and when I land it activates. The only issue I've had was in northern Italy last year during the...
  12. JamesG

    Looking for suggestions where to find an Altus poncho - they are sold out everywhree!

    I just purchased a Ferrino rain cape from Amazon. Couldn't find the Altus anywhere. I've always been a rain jacket/pant person however I did the Via Francigena the latter part of last year and the weather proved to be unpredictable and very challenging. The jacket pant pack combo became...
  13. JamesG

    Merino Wool Shirt Sheep Smell

    To be honest I throw them in the washing machine on regular cycle and hang dry them. Socks go in the dryer. never any issues. Remember base layer in the summer. Buen Camino!
  14. JamesG

    Merino Wool Shirt Sheep Smell

    I've been wearing 100% merino wool for a number of years and have become a true believer..... love the product. One of the attractions advertised was it wouldn't smell after extreme use, so before investing I bought a couple of items, socks and t-shirt and put them through a rigorous test...
  15. JamesG

    Info on the Via Augusta?

    Thank you Peterexpatkiwi and all for the info and forum advice. Very much looking forward to the vdlp and now perhaps the additional leg!
  16. JamesG

    Info on the Via Augusta?

    Thats awesome, thanks for the info folks!!
  17. JamesG

    Info on the Via Augusta?

    Hello all, I'm new to this forum.....actually I'm new to any forum and I'm looking for some insight on the Via Augusta. I am planning to embark on the Via de la Plata at the end of September and discovered this small Camino from Cadiz to Sevilla. Has anyone travelled this path and what was your...

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