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It doesn't seem like many pilgrims walk Camino Frances in March. I have also noticed that many albergues are closed in March. Is this because March is an unpopular time to walk? If so, why? Also, what is the weather like early March through late April along Camino Frances?
I have a particular pet peeve about people who dress inappropriately in holy places. (Regardless of whether the locals say anything or just look the other way.) I am packing two 'Macabi' Skirts with me for my journey. They will be all I have for my "bottom half" attire. They were invented by a...
Would it be considered strange/rude to use an audio translation app on a smart phone? I don't want to be off putting by shoving a strange device into someones face. Are there places that it would be tolerated? Even useful?
Did this incident take place soon after the tragedy in Santiago? All pilgrims should have been pulling closer together, not being publicly horrible to one another! This experience simply illustrates that woman's lack of humanity and empathy. The conversation could have been had privately if it...
I am all for people who want to instill a passion and respect for world travel and different cultures in their children. I would absolutely agree that having a 5 month old baby in communal sleeping areas of the alberques may be inconsiderate for other pilgrims who also have long days of travel...
My name is Ingrid. I live in Broomfield, CO. Myself and a friend will leave for SJPP on March 1st, 2014. We will walk El Camino Frances all the way to Fisterra before returning home on the 21st of April. I try not to think about how long I still have to wait until I embark on this amazing...
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