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Yes, it’s a modern “tradition” that is a hazard to health, safety, and the environment. Instead of burning, I donated my clothes to a secondhand shop and used my boots as planters for succulents to always be reminded of my journey and that everything is connected.
I met this lovely woman named Carmen on my first and only Camino in 2016. She was a native to Rioja. She gave me “food for thought” about her breakfasts of when she was a child. A piece of baguette toast drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled generously with sugar. I know it sounds atrocious, but...
Friends, Amigos, and Amigas,
I am proud to say in the fall of 2016 I undertook and completed my first Camino. For those of you who have been on the ancient way, you will understand when I say my journey was nothing less than miraculous!
But I do not wish to go into detail yet. You see, the...
From what I've been researching, I'm so glad you confirmed the "gets easier actually along the Camino" bit. Whoo-ey, are these minor beginning details head-spinning! Haha! Hoping the weather was going to be beautiful out that time of year. Thanks so much again. Cheers!
Hello, everyone!
Danny Fox from New Lenox, Illinois, United States, here. On Septembre 14th, I will be landing in the Biarritz Airport to embark on my very first Camino. St. Jean to Compostella. *gulp* As I've been learning, we are all on this for a reason. No one walks the way by accident...
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