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I've read somewhere that it is recommended (traditional) to identify oneself as a pelegrino with some sort of patch or symbol (a scallop shell dangling off my pack, an arrow, scallop shell patch, or even a St. James cross)
Is this something I should have ahead of time? If so, which one? Are any...
I really like the communal aspect of the Albergues, but I have some slight concerns.
1) I snore- LOUDLY!! I would pack earplugs just to give them to others
2) I am 6'8" and 320+ lbs. I don't know how comfortable I will be, and nobody wants to be underneath ME if I have a top bunk.
I don't...
Hola! I'm Brian.
At the moment, I am a live-in caregiver for my friend's 91 yr. old grandmother with Alzheimer's and dementia.
Once she passes, I will be starting my journey.
I would like to start in Lourdes and then either cross the Pyranese there or head up to SJPDP and hike from there...
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