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Christmas 2023 pilgrims, gather here!
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ShoshTrvls said:
So who will be in SdC on New Year's Eve? So far from this thread I think we have me and my (adult) kid, @Luka, @Maxetout (mother and daughter), @francescaew -- anyone else? Suggestions for a meet-up and photo op?
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So we are 6 already
Would be great to meet up

Anyone else staying in San Martín Pinario?
 
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Update about the xunta albergues. I texted the ones in Vigo, Redondela and Padrón.

- Vigo is open
- Redondela doesn't respond (booked a private albergue)
- Padrón is closed on Dec 24/25 and Dec 31/Jan 1 (I hope to stay there the 30th)
 
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J Willhaus said:
Also waiting for train and bus tickets to go on sale for our travel dates and for the tickets to be available for educational groups at the Sophia Reina Museum in Madrid for our last day of the trip.
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Oh how I'd love to be a mouse in the corner for your trip. As a nurse myself I'd love to hear what the young'ns are thinking.
Buen Camino!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Looks like we'll be in Palas de Rei for New Years Eve. Where's the party at? And where should we stay? Hotels are closed.
 
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Looks like we'll be in Palas de Rei for New Years Eve. Where's the party at? And where should we stay? Hotels are closed.
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We will be in Ferreiros just a couple of stages behind you. Early to bed for my group and depending on grace (and maybe taxis) we'll find beds and some supper.
 
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Looks like we'll be in Palas de Rei for New Years Eve. Where's the party at? And where should we stay? Hotels are closed.
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Nothing open in Palas de Rei? Wow.

I am afraid that foodwise it is going to be difficult too those days around Christmas and New Year. Lots of restaurants and shops will be closed.
 
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yikes! getting concerned about finding an albergue or place to sleep 12/31 New Year's Eve in Palais de Rei. Albergue Zendoira just emailed that they are also closed. Anyone know of a 365/yr albergue in Palais de Rei?
 
There are 2 Xunta albergues. Are you sure they are not open? Usually they would be open all year.

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Thanks!
 
I decided to carry a few freeze dried meals and protein bars with me, as I am afraid there will be days it will be hard to find something to eat. As I am vegetarian the choice will even be more limited. My electric coil was already on my packlist, so will use that for adding hot water to the meals.

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Sounds like good insurance for you. I usually carry something not very good for me like Pringles although I also like a bag of peanuts or walnuts. I usually have some kind of noodle or soup packets and instant coffee con leche or cappuccino packets, too.

Our Camino course is maybe changing routes due to the threatened bag handler strike to Iberia Airlines. I am making alternate plans for us to end up in Burgos instead of Santiago in case an agreement is not reached.
 
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J Willhaus said:
Our Camino course is maybe changing routes due to the threatened bag handler strike to Iberia Airlines. I am making alternate plans for us to end up in Burgos instead of Santiago in case an agreement is not reached.
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Oh no, that sounds stressful!
 
I walked on the Norte yesterday and today with (almost) my full winter gear. Distances were not too long, 16 km and 13 km. But my achilles tendons did great! So I am really hopeful that they will be fine too next weekend when I hope to start walking on the Portugués de la Costa. Nevertheless I will take it slow the first couple of days. Don't want to have to quit another Camino because of an injury.

I stayed in Llanes last night, which was nice. Met 1 other pilgrim on the road. Weather was the best you can imagine in winter: cold but a clear blue sky and no wind.

Now I am really looking forward to my Christmas Camino! I'll be heading to Santiago on Thursday, leave my car there, travel to the Spanish/Portuguese border (A Guarda) by public transport and start walking on Saturday.
 
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ShoshTrvls said:
So who will be in SdC on New Year's Eve? So far from this thread I think we have me and my (adult) kid, @Luka, @Maxetout (mother and daughter), @francescaew -- anyone else? Suggestions for a meet-up and photo op?
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Would LOVE this!

I'm staying very close to the cathedral. Happy to start a group.

Also- trying to work navigate a day trip to Finisterra on 1st Jan if anyone wants to join?
 
francescaew said:
Would LOVE this!

I'm staying very close to the cathedral. Happy to start a group.

Also- trying to work navigate a day trip to Finisterra on 1st Jan if anyone wants to join?
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We are leaving on the first but definitely up for a New Year’s Eve gathering. We are also staying quite near the cathedral.
 
Same here! Staying near the catedral (San Martín Pinario) and leaving on the 1st. Most likely I will be in Santiago with a (non-pilgrim) friend of mine. Would be really nice to meet up on the Praza do Obradoiro. Whatsapp group seems the most practical?

Are the 31st arrivers in Santiago all walking the Francés? I'll be walking from Padrón that day, on the Portugués.
 
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Luka said:
So we are 6 already
Would be great to meet up

Anyone else staying in San Martín Pinario?
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Hello everyone
I will also be walking on portuguese way in the end of december
I will spend Christmas in Porto, and will stard my walk from Tuí in the 26th december towards Santiago
Will be lovely to meet you all

And by the way, thanks for all the prior tips, I just read the comments and found lots of valuable recomendarions!!
 
Welcome to the Christmas Club, @Ester! Wonderful to see that the Camino won't be completely deserted the end of December.
 
About wet glasses, this is what we use against snow and it works for rain too.

 
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ranthr said:
A out wet glasses, this is what we use against snow and it works for rain too.
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That looks fancy. Is that something you would put over your glasses? Or does it work like a visor?
 
I am heading for Santiago tomorrow! I'll leave my car there and on Friday I'll travel to my starting point by public transport.

I have been following someone on Facebook who is walking the Portugués right now. It is not so deserted as I expected... He is just past Redondela now and says there are 30+ pilgrims on the road!
 
Luka said:
I have been following someone on Facebook who is walking the Portugués right now. It is not so deserted as I expected... He is just past Redondela now and says there are 30+ pilgrims on the road!
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And I suspect there will be more next week given the holidays.


Safe travels!
 
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A bit if good news for my group, the ground workers have called off their strike against Iberia so we are back on for the original plan of Santiago to Sarria starting Dec 31. I had developed an alternate plan that did not use Iberia to reach Santiago, but instead used the bus from Madrid to reach Estella and walk to Burgos. Its a relief for me.
 
This post has been really helpful as Im walking the Portuguese central from Ponte de Lima, starting on 24th December. Problem is I cant get any company to transfer my bags. I was even happy to leave my (airplane clothes/bag) in Ponte de Lima and pick them up in Santiago but Tuitrans aren't offering luggage transfer again until March. And when I contacted Correos they said they can only deliver within Spain. So I believe Im carrying everything during the 24th and 25th at least. Does anyone know of another company that would deliver from Ponte de Lima to Santiago, it seems they are definitely closed over Xmas and the 31st, but even if I could send my airplane bag ahead? Many thanks for your help
 
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That's good to know. I start from Porto on Saturday.
 
Luka said:
That looks fancy. Is that something you would put over your glasses? Or does it work like a visor?
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It’s like a sunscreen,can choose a coloured one as well. Buen camino!
 
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Hello.
Are there others headed to Vigo to celebrate new years, and talk to others? I am going here tomorrow. Apart from 'Vigo' I do not have much of an inkling where to go, but I hope I am not the only one at least ?
 
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Hello.
Are there others headed to Vigo to celebrate new years, and talk to others? I am going here tomorrow. Apart from 'Vigo' I do not have much of an inkling where to go, but I hope I am not the only one at least ?
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Hi, I'll be in Santiago then... When I was in Vigo a couple of days ago there were only a few pilgrims. You might want to pass by at the Xunta Albergue to find out if there is anyone there.
 
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ShoshTrvls said:
@ivar Thanks for bringing us all together! @Ester Ellery @ShoshTrvls @Luka @francescaew

Happy New Year all!
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I'm really greatefull I found this forum. It was my first walk, and I had lots of usefull tips here.
Also meeting @Ellery @ShoshTrvls @Luka @francescaew was really special, felt like being in a family even if I was walking alone!
My experience was really great, met lots of nice people in the path and I'm already wanting the next walk!

Thanks girls for the cia, nice chat, messages, dinner and new years night!

And thanks everyone for the valuable tips!!
 
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