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While having started both times in St.Jean i made very intense friendships in Leon, Foncebadon, La Faba and even Fisterra. So i guess i'd say don't worry to much about that.
Not a problem.
I joined the Frances route at Astorga last year, for only 3 days, crossing between routes.
Met loads of lovely people. Shared meals, walked together etc etc.
I even spotted a Forum member, that I had never met in person...
¡Buen camino, @montyhiker! I wish you a wonderful journey and inspirational pilgrimage!
I am about to start soon, too, and agree with you that this forum has been super helpful.
Thanks to all members, moderators, and especially to @ivar for...
I leave tomorrow from the US to SJPDP to begin my Camino (Francés). Just want to say “Thank You” to this Forum; I’ve gotten many good ideas, and several questions answered. Hope to report back. Buen Camino!
I feel like a baby bird finally...
This was my husband. So many thanks to all of my fellow pilgrims who stopped to help and to pray and to translate for me.
He was doing what he loved.
Thank you for the news article link.
...I am on day eight of walking the Francés at the moment. It is quite busy. A lot of talk about beds (and the need to book ahead).
I don't book.
Today I tried really hard not to get a bed. I really tried.
Got up late. Took my time to pack...
Sorry that you had such a “traumatic” experience…. but even more sorry that for a few Euros/ dollars you were so concerned about being ripped off for breakfast that your energy was directed away from the beautiful coastal camino you are walking...
Were they nice at least?
It's definitely priced at the higher end but freshly squeezed orange juice is usually expensive. If the portions were large and the surroundings were nice, I'd chalk it up to experience. Next time just ask how much the...
Take your rucksack off before you walk into a bar, please! If someone walked into my local with a sack on they would be thrown out.
Carry it by all means, but try to appear civilised. It’s Spain not Mars so behave like you would at home and...
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