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<DIV><FONT size=2>Greetings -</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>. . . from Charles Hansen in Boston as I have just joined
the Friends and this list. My girlfriend, myself and another couple
will be cycling the Camino from St. Jean Pied de Port in June. We have
three weeks in total so plan a relaxed itinerary, with rest days in Burgos, Leon
and Santiago, as sell as a weekend in Bilbao before the tour.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I checked the archives for messages on Fisterra, but didn't
immediately spot any specifically related to cycling. My basic question is
whether it's reasonable to do it in one day each way? We would leave most
of our gear in Santiago and I see two likely routes, each about 60 miles.
It looks to be a climb out of Santiago, but I'd like to find out how hilly it is
riding to Fisterra.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I'd also be interested in cyclist's experiences
returning. We're considering the Iberia direct afternoon flight from
Santiago to London, probably overnighting near the airport and continuing home
in the morning. We understand they give discounts to pilgrims who book
locally with a Compostela, but we don't want to take the risk of not booking our
flight in advance.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>thanks much, Charles</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>