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  1. M

    Looking for stores in Santiago to purchase cookbook and St. James cross for Santiago cake

    Looking for stores in Santiago de Compostela to purchase a cookbook and a St. James cross for baking the Santiago cake. In 2019 when I looked for a cook book, the tourist office sent me to a book store that no longer existed. This time I would like to know in advance where I might find a...
  2. JohnLloyd

    Recommended souvenir shops in Santiago

    I’m a terrible shopper, confounded by too much choice. I’d like to pick up a few nice souvenirs of my latest trip, like a third wristband to accompany these two. Where should I go? Which shops offer best value/most authentic items to choose from?
  3. Damico Walking

    Help with travel from Santiago

    We will be starting our camino very soon. We leave the USA a week from tomorrow. To make things easier for us does anyone know of a competent travel advisor in Santiago that we may use for travel within the EU after our camino is done? Yes I know we can use the internet, yes I know there are...
  4. El Cascayal

    RENFE idiosyncrasies & Interesting knife store in Madrid

    When you board RENFE there is a security X-ray checkpoint. Poles are no problem. In Santiago, I had bought 2 small dining knives which were wrapped in their original packaging and that I bubble wrapped to my trekking poles and secured in my small duffel bag that gets checked on the plane for...
  5. HeyRobin

    Need to buy poles in Madrid

    Hi All, I'm starting my trek from Madrid mid May and need to purchase hiking poles before I set out. Where in Madrid would you recommend I go to buy these? I'd like something close to Santiago Square where I'll be starting and likely lodging before I head out. So excited to be walking this route!
  6. S

    Buying Meindl boots along the Camino?

    Hi - I have a pair of Meindl boots that have life in them yet - they did half the Camino Frances from Fromista in 2019. I don’t need to replace them yet. But I’m wondering if I could get Meindl boots in a city s along the CF if I needed to when walking the whole thing this year? (I can wear...
  7. mark stevens

    Camino patches for backpack

    Hi guys. I’m looking for anywhere to get a Camino patch for the Caminos I’ve completed for my backpack. Hopefully some with the year on them as well. Any suggestions welcome
  8. Don Kim

    Car rental in Santiago

    I'll probably have a few days extra in Santiago after the camino and I'd like to know a little more details of the car rental. Would you please be able to provide some useful information? Thanks for the ideas. [This post was extracted from another thread]
  9. Yoah

    Buying shoes in (or around) Santiago

    Hi everyone, The short version: Does anyone know where (if) I can buy Altras in or around Santiago? The slightly longer version: I'll be finishing the Via de la Plata soon and am planning to walk the Frances straight after. I've been wearing the same pair of shoes since starting my walk, and...
  10. alexwalker

    Is this man and shop still present in Castrojeriz?

    For many years, I have bought Lorpen socks & other items from an old man in Castrojeriz. He is selling everything you need on your Camino, as well as many items you didn't know you needed. He was 86 years old last time I visited him (2019), and he is a good friend. My question now is: Is he...
  11. peregrina2000

    Bringing things home from Santiago — what to buy?

    I know we’ve had these threads over the years, but not one lately, and I think it’s always fun to hear about what other people have found to bring home from Santiago. I am not a big shopper, but I do really like to fill up a duffel bag with stuff I can’t get at home — some for me, some for...
  12. JamesQuast

    Where to buy pilgrim stone sculptures/statues

    Does anybody know if there are any pilgrim carvings in stores in Santiago de Compostela? We’ve seen a few in stores along the way. I didn’t want to buy it while I’m walking because I didn’t want to carry it all the way to the end. Thanks!
  13. brian_garcia

    Finding hiking shoes in Santiago

    I’m trying to find a new pair of shoes before I leave for Finisterre I’ve been to most of the places in the old town and haven’t been able to find much I’m looking for brooks cascadias or Merrill Moabs. thanks for your help brian
  14. O

    Maria and Ramon, Santiago

    Maria and Ramon used to have a fruit shop at 80 Ruo del Vilar. They advertised rooms and over a few years I stayed in one or another. My favouite was in Rua da Trinidade, very close to the cathedral. Maria spoke good English, Ramon adequate English and their son spoke English like a native...
  15. artsschmidt

    Santiago replication Scent store

    There is a shop in the old town of Santiago that sells a wide variety of replicated scents. I bought some while there and was going to buy more next trip but...COVID. It is in a cute shop that i think is on a small corner. The scents are in large glass jars on the shelves and the proprietor...
  16. Stephen

    A barber in Santiago.

    I'm starting to look a bit like an older candidate for the group, ZZ Top. Any barbers open in Santiago. I should be there next week.
  17. A

    Recommendations for feet and legs massages in Santiago

    Hi, Does anyone have any recommendations for feet and legs massages in Santiago preferably English-speaking and won't cost a fortune? Cheers!
  18. louloubloom

    LIVE from the Camino Help please - English Speaking Dentist in Santiago

    I have arrived in O Pedrouzo for the final night of my pilgrimage. Unfortunately I have had some tooth problems today & might need to see a Dentist on Monday. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.
  19. L

    Massage in Santiago (reasonable price)

    Hi I arrive in Santiago in a couple of days. I've been walking a month and over the last week my shoulders have really started killing me, due to rucsac no doubt. Anyone know of a good and reasonable priced massage in Santiago? Thanks
  20. RumAndChupacabras

    Jones'ing For Mystery Chocolate Bar (Purchased in SDC)

    After we left SDC in 2016, I was given a bar of chocolate. It had a white paper wrapper with a bluish violet ink. When I bit into it, there was a kind of sugar-grainy feel 🤤 and it was decadently devine! All I know is that it was purchased in one of the shops. Been trying to find it online, ever...

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