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    Group of prison inmates walking the Camino

    For more information re such rehabilitative programs during the past on the camino see these earlier Forum threads. https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/juvenile-penitent-pilgrims.1043/ https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/court-ordered-camino.42950/ February 2009 in...
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    Little sculptures

    Camino Frances Sahagun Calle Antonio Nicolás, 40 photo taken March 3, 2007 The lattice-like wooden interior screen of this handsome window, one of a series in the south wall of the Santa Cruz albergue, exhibits a Mashrabiya influence.
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    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 11.0

    Camino Frances east of Lorca rainbow photo taken October 20, 2011 Glimpsing a rainbow is always special.
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    Albergue San Juan de Ortega -- a question

    Indeed. So would I do it again. Read/see why in this earlier post.
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    Where do ( did ) you walk locally in 2024?

    Sunday, May 26, 2024, the American Battle Monuments Commission at their worldwide sites commemorate Memorial Day. Within the Aisne-Marne Cemetery site near Chateau Thierry, France, are buried 2,289 American war dead who summer 1918 fought at Belleau Wood and elsewhere along the Marne River...
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    Little sculptures

    Camino Frances Astorga Bishop's Palace tile detail photo taken March 10, 2007 Distinctive tiles were used by Antonio Gaudi in some original spaces designed from 1889 in the Bishop's Palace, now a museum known as the Palacio de Gaudi.
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    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 11.0

    Camino Frances towards Villatuerta photo taken October 5, 2004 On route to Lorca the broad camino path followed antique cart routes and crossed this restored Roman bridge.
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    Little sculptures

    Camino Portuguese (Central) south of Redondela Roman milestone photo taken December 14, 2011 Now amidst a camino path/back lanes mix near Capela de Santiaguño 6 km south of Redondela this Roman milestone once marked the Via XIX which connected Braga to Lugo via Santiago.
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    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 11.0

    Camino Frances Cirauqui Roman bridge photo taken October 20, 2011 Crossing alone this ruined bridge and climbing/crawling/balancing on those distant precarious "steps" of irregular stones would be nerve wracking. ..Nevertheless using my indispensable walking stick I made it and rested for a...
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    Memory lane

    Hiking 20 km up to the 1060 meter Ibaneta pass via the Valcarlos route to Roncesvalles the first time in September 2004 at 65 was one of the most difficult days on the Camino and certainly the most physically exhausting day of my adult life then to date. I was pooped! Although I had hiked...
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    Molinaseca to Manchester, UK

    Bryonydays, www.Rome2.com suggests taking a taxi to Ponferrada and then a train to Astorga. Check for other routes on their web. Happy planning for your next camino.
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    Little sculptures

    Camino Frances O Cebreiro Santa Maria a Real photo taken November 29, 2013 Hanging in a side chapel this painted crucifix is another of the many handsome details within the historic church.
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    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 11.0

    Camino Frances Cirauqui Iglesia de San Román south door photo taken October 22, 2015 Nearby on the street were two tots with their mom who had asked me "What makes this door special?" As I pointed to the distinctive poly-globed arch she kindly snapped my photo.
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    Albergue San Juan de Ortega -- a question

    Years past I often ate in San Juan Ortega at the simple Bar Marcela which had good hearty food. Their black morcilla sausage was great especially in winter! It is located just after the monastery complex.
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    Little sculptures

    Camino Frances Villalcazar de Sirga Iglesia de Santa María la Blanca photo taken November 6, 2011 Sculpted interconnected units form this massive historic door.
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    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 11.0

    Camino Frances near Mañeru photo taken October 24, 2012 Walking on a paved path to cross this vignoble was an easy pleasure in the bright autumn sun.
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    Irun Camino start

    Before you leave watch this BBC video published 14/11/2022 re the island in the Bidosa river between Hendaye, France and Irun, Spain which changes nationality every six months. You can see it from the international bridge but it is rarely visited. The island that switches nationality every six...
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    Little sculptures

    Camino Frances towards Palas de Rei photo taken November 29, 2011 West of Gonzar many hamlets had wayside crosses and chapels.
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    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 11.0

    Camino Frances Puente La Reina photo taken February 11, 2007 Arches reflected in the calm Arga river create an illusion of circular supports below the famous bridge for which the town is named.
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    December camino

    vwzoo, In the happy, easier past years, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010, when I walked the CF late autumn /winter accommodation started to close mid October but some place was always open. There were no summer crowds and beds/bunks were available. I usually slept in albergues, often the sole...

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