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Photos are important. Why? It's not about the vistas, churches, etc. You can find better ones online. It's about the people you meet, whether those you walk with, dine with, host you, help you, you help, etc. Years later we see those people and...
On the 2018 CF, I had my Nikon DSLR (2018) and my Samsung Note 4 but I found the DSLR an easier device to use. With the DSLR, I took (1,000s) more photographs than with the phones because of the simplicity of the DSLR -- in one single move I can...
I would consider pre-booking at Zubiri. When we ere there in April, we saw many pilgrims in a panic because there were no beds in the village left. They had to arrange taxis to take them elsewhere. That's too much stress to deal with after a long...
I walked the Camino because it looked like a nice long scenic walk. It was that simple.
I loved the idea of changing landscapes; from mountains to forest to vast areas of farmland.
I love history and art, and I love good food and drink. I...
As I said in my post, my first Camino was in 2006.
I know how to stock up on food.
I think it's obvious that I mentioned the (very surprising) prices at the only place to get something to eat in León station in case pilgrims arrived or departed...
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