I love mountains. I feel that mountains are huge contemplatives. They are there and they are in the presence up to their necks and they are still in it and with it and within it. One of the lovely ways to pray is to to take your body out into the landscape and to be still in it. Your body is...
Jarlath, hopefully you will have time to walk the wall around Lugo before heading on Camino. Maybe you can get picnic items in Carrefour near albergue to enhance your evening.
Buen Camino.
jarlath, the " al bear gay " usually has hosiptalero during opening hours and probably not possible to book in advance.
Which section do you plan to walk?
Lee, Don't know about your previous posts and can't contribute much. All I can say is I came to grips with loosing my Dad by walking the Camino. Yes, every old man reminds me of my father.
Don't be too hard on yourself.
Interesting, something to think about.
The owner of hostel in Albergaria-A-Nova on Portuguese way is still working on a suitable "carimbo". Someone also mentioned that some hostels have two different stamps, one for those heading to Santiago and another for pilgrims to Fatima.
Thank you for this thread Sil. I can picture you in company with your friend. I know it's special for you. May you both enjoy more tender moments together.
I don't recall receiving tapas with soft drinks, however this was usually early in the day.
If the bar concerned supplies tapas then I'm quite sure you can purchase some. In this scenario you don't need to purchase an individual drink for each person.
I suppose " Tiene tapas?" is your must...
Usually no problem getting stamps on the Frances. Personally I prefer sello in my passport only from places I sleep. A notebook / diary etc is useful for others.
Buen Camino.
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