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I’ve always used this …UK based.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255608890633?var=555548546744&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAB_7XZyiZAQrsK8Bg9SSuEXZopqWN&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338723872&toolid=20006&customid=LLMPvrAdAAAAcDo1BeBQjPNTav0lAAAAAA
Does anyone know whether anyone can place/spread ashes of deceased pilgrims here, and/or whether permission needs to be granted?
I am meeting up with several of our pilgrim group from 2014, with a portion of the ashes of one of our group who has since died -she loved Castrojeriz and environs...
I lit this candle at Lourdes as I set out on my first Camino 11th September 2014…,in memory of my late wife Susan … I have since taken this image and her memory on pilgrimages all over the World , always remembered along with fellow pilgrims I have met and since died … May they rest in peace …
I'm also in the UK
I always use Rohan for travel underwear - boxers and briefs
https://www.rohan.co.uk/mens/base-layers/
Perfect for Caminos, always quick drying, although not cheap
Advantage is you can go in a shop and see them
I’ve always taken both a camera, and phone to take pictures/videos
both have advantages, and disadvantages…
Small camera similar to above, in a pouch on my rucksack waist belt …
easily accessible, to take pictures whenever, relies on easily purchased batteries, which are long lasting …. No...
I recently transited through Paris ( UK to Mexico) and , even though at all times I remained in the ‘secure’ zone , still had to go through security again …
11th September 2014 ( my 60 th Birthday ) the day I started walking my first ever Camino … Lourdes to Santiago de Compostela, via SJPP…I was greeted by the hospiteleros at Lourdes with a rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ , and presented with a shell which everyone signed for me , and sang as I left...
I’m amazed at the tone of many of the replies here ..!!
In September 2014 I walked a lot of the CF with a fellow pilgrim - she carried a very small hairdryer with her ... and often had a Que of pilgrims wishing to lend it each night ...which she happily allowed ..
( I didn’t need/ nor use it...
I walked through Porto on the CP at this exact time last year , there was never a need to book in advance , however as a group of 3, we sometimes booked ‘on the go’ for that evening , as we were happy to use b&b’s , small Hotels etc ... the prices were very reasonable...
I just used...
I am awaiting a delivery of my newly made marker stone from this company...
https://caminostone.com
I saw a flyer whilst recently walking the CP, and ordered one !
I have my (4 years old info) which I can send you if you wish ( send a pm with email address)
There is lots of info on the Internet , more up to date
I took 6 days from Lourdes to SJPP... there weren’t many others ( 2 !) doing the same , but I think it’s more popular now !
I set off from Lourdes on 11th September 2014, along the Voie du Piemonte, also signed pretty well then ( and I think even better since )
To SJPP, and thence on to SdC ( arriving the end October)
The trail was such that my non waterproof walking trainers were perfect - cool in the heat, quickly...
From back in October 2014 , this couple and their donkey was with us for several days - I think they were from Holland ( although I don’t think the donkey walked that far ) - on the CF and into SdC ! We were woken by the donkey alarm on several days !!
This picture just as we were entering Cacabelos
Or, you could start your walk there....walk across to Thomar and join up with the CP
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/caminho-nascente-f%C3%A1tima-tomar.46577/
No, you don't !!
this thread
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/caminho-nascente-f%C3%A1tima-tomar.46577/ will show you the map...
The route is well marked from the shrine at Fatima to Tomar...
I walked it in May this year
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