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    LIVE from the Camino Bulgarian camino

    I was hiking in the mountains and came across a red and white marker. Seen them before in france and spain. So I thought I will follow this through an intermediate cliff abd mountain trail. I came to a secret mountain church. Incredibly hard to find and not visible from the streets. The...
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    Hanging Bags etc in the Shower

    In galicia there is no doors on the showers in the municipal. Not sure why,a couple of hinges and a wood is all it would take in some instances to give pilgrim privacy. But mainly you can get a hook or a shelf at most places.
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    Did not collect my compostella certificate?

    The ques were so large talking hours, I had to get a plane. So I still have my credencial is there anyway to still get this certificate now that I am in Amsterdam. Sorry did not know where to put this.
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    Swimming the Camino

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    Swimming the Camino

    This is my last post. Santiago pool is a 25m. Well maintained with ropes and a fast lane for lap swimmers. I missed many pools along the way. So hopefully you the members can add your photos and reviews of the piscinas/pools that i never visited. Hopefully Luka will add her review of porto...
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    My spiritual awakening

    What a difference a single day can make in ones life.
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    My spiritual awakening

    Today I may walk from azura to santiago. Yesterday I met a new amazing friend and had an amazing day. For me treking lightly and softly helps me to awaken. I questioned myself why I got upset in the albergue. Regarding the albergue, with the malodorous feet - it had a single shutter window...
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    Establishing a CGG (Camino Gourmet Guide)

    I am an accomplished amateur food critic. I also made friends with locals in leon and understand the diffetent places. So I am happy to review restaraunts that rip off customers as well as those that offer exceptional value.
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    Dogs of the Camino Frances

    @BShea that is the most amazing photo, what a fluff ball, impeccably groomed and has a matching pack. That dog is loved.
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    38 Litre or 48 Litre backpack?

    8 liter with molle attatchment is my gold standard pack. Have not got this yet but am getying closet every day. If you get a big pack you tend to take allot of extra unnecrssary items. The camino is not an expedition.
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    My spiritual awakening

    I am sure I will have a tonne of laughs as I always try to look on the bright side of life. Live love laugh, have you laughed today? SabineP has. That was my spiritual awakening for today. What would jesus do? What would jesus want for me?
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    Luka on the Invierno

    Accomodation is scarce, doubt there will be anything in azura unless you want to start walking at 430am. Plus there phone booking out the privates.
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    Luka on the Invierno

    Tell me about it, its busy back with me.
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    My spiritual awakening

    I showed this drawing to the hospitalero and she refused to let me move beds.
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    Iberian Lynx sighting.

    If you walk the camino frances, and you see a cat with a white beard, photograph it, or even better get a saliva sample as well.

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