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  1. Mark Di Marzio

    Living and working on the Camino

    Good to read your thoughts . Looks like we have a few things in common .Yes, the Italian consulate here in Melbourne have been very ‘bureaucratic ‘ and obtuse to deal with -I don’t know why -I have all the right paperwork -they just have their own way of doing things . They have a convoluted...
  2. Mark Di Marzio

    Living and working on the Camino

    Thanks mate ! Good stuff ! I’ll have a look at it ! Cheers 😊👍
  3. Mark Di Marzio

    Living and working on the Camino

    Great post . I read it . Really good. Thankyou for the excellent information. Many good points . I’m not sure if running an albergue is for me -but I’m doing some research at the moment and appreciate comments and advice so alternatives are being considered .I am actually in the process of...
  4. Mark Di Marzio

    Living and working on the Camino

    Thankyou !
  5. Mark Di Marzio

    Living and working on the Camino

    Thanks for this .However, I can’t seem to locate it - when I try -it says’broken link ‘ .
  6. Mark Di Marzio

    Living and working on the Camino

    Thankyou kindly for all the responses . I’ll do some research now , check out the links posted and see how it goes . Thankyou very much . Cheers Mark 😊👋
  7. Mark Di Marzio

    Living and working on the Camino

    Yes..Expatriate is a good word to plug into google . I went to my local library this afternoon and got out a book on living abroad in Italy -I couldn’t seem to find a similar one for Spain . . I also have found some links via the Internet of house sites (renting and buying) in Spain . I know the...
  8. Mark Di Marzio

    Living and working on the Camino

    Thankyou for the links . I know of Rebekah through the forum and I also recently donated money to the project to save the Santa Cruz albergue in Sahagun from being closed down . She’s amazing and inspiring .i support her cause .I’m actually looking for more specific practical information /...
  9. Mark Di Marzio

    Help Albergue Santa Cruz in Sahagun

    Done ✅ Donated and shared . I stayed at Santa Cruz in 2018 and I’m sad that it is under threat of closure . I hope that a good outcome for the continuation of the albergue will happen / Mark x
  10. Mark Di Marzio

    Living and working on the Camino

    My life has revolved around the Camino de Santiago since I stumbled upon a 2nd hand copy of Paulo Coehlo’s book ‘The pilgrimage’ in sacred heart goodwill op shop in St Kilda (Melbourne , Australia) in 2014 . I researched and planned my Camino in 2015 and flew to London then made my way down to...
  11. Mark Di Marzio

    Hospitalero in Bercianos del Real Camino.

    Hola /Hello, I was hospitelero at Bercianos in October 1-15 , 2017 . It’s a wonderful albergue and the local community are wonderful . It is a true donativo albergue with a beautiful Camino ambience . I wish you well . All the best 😊👋
  12. Mark Di Marzio

    The Camino Heals - delayed realisations post two Caminos

    I really enjoyed reading this . You have an interesting & unique way of expressing yourself . I've walked 3 caminos and have also been involved in bands etc .. the Camino is a pretty special life experience .i reckon you will walk a few more caminos and ..who knows .. maybe even write a book on...
  13. Mark Di Marzio

    Need to abandon walk!

    Good luck with it all . I am on my third Camino and accidently broke a toe in a silly innocuous accident just before Ponferrada . I have therefore abandoned this Camino and took a bus to Santiago .. i achieved everything I needed to learn . I have walked over 1500. Kms in Spain over the last few...
  14. Mark Di Marzio

    Reflections and Lessons learnt

    I really loved reading your account .. and reflections .. to me it expressed the real spirit of the Camino! Good on you mate ! Buen Camino of life
  15. Mark Di Marzio

    Why we walk - and courage

    Beautiful & evocative .
  16. Mark Di Marzio

    Camino diary, before and after

    This post was wonderful to read . You are very honest and courageous . Walking the Camino -overcoming your fears and making it happen despite your worries and anxieties is truly something to be proud of . Well done !
  17. Mark Di Marzio

    My advice

    Well done and congratulations ! It's such a wonderful feeling of accomplishment .
  18. Mark Di Marzio

    John Brierely and The Purpose of Camino

    Hi Frank .. I will arrive in Madrid (God willing ) and hope to be walking from around 23 or 24 or 25 September thereabouts . im not 100% sure - i just play it by ear and I'll see how it goes . I wish you well . Take care and Buen camino
  19. Mark Di Marzio

    John Brierely and The Purpose of Camino

    "As you walk the Camino the Camino walks you " - a beautiful and simple truism . Well said . I will also (God willing) be walking my 3rd Camino in September 2018 . Cheers and Buen Camino Mark -Melbourne , Australia .
  20. Mark Di Marzio

    Home alone

    I think it's a pretty good thing actually . Enjoy the peace and quiet .

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