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So I’d been given to understand in my pre-Camino research that one could just ask for a copo de agua (glass of water) which is basically tap water on the house.
Since arriving in Portugal a few days ago, I had no issues with such a request at...
Hi, I live in Lisbon, so I might help clarify the issue :)
Some years ago the restaurants/bars were in a crisis and become annoyed with people asking for tap water with ice cubes and not consuming anything else, so they started denying it.
As...
I wish you a great experience. On the Camino and as a volunteer.
I will be doing the Portuguese, senda litoral + spiritual variant, so we won't cross paths (at least not this year ;) )
Thank you for such a thoughtful reply. I think, for me, I understand this next journey won't be like my first - although I wouldn't want it to be. My first Camino was this beautiful, difficult, maddening, and inspiring once in a lifetime...
OK, without creating a spoiler.
It gives a really authentic insight into what walking a Camino is really about and can be.
Some interesting facts:
There are only 4 professional actors in the movie.
The rest are Pilgrims.
Pilgrims that Bill...
One way or another, you need to see this movie!
We were lucky enough this evening to attend the 'World Premiere' that was followed by a Q&A Session with:
Writer / Director / Producer - Bill Bennett
Producer / Actress - Jennifer Cluff, and
Rising...
I'm not sure why I felt compelled to write something here though I feel as though others will relate to this. I will be leaving from Dublin via ferry to Cherbourg and walking over 1500km until I reach Santiago. This journey begins in a little...
Hi @CaminoDeChristiano , I am in a similar situation. My first Camino in 2022 and are now anticipating my second Camino in 5 months.
I can relate with much that you have said: the anticipation, the joy of returning to a simpler life, the time for...
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