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  1. jbear

    Historic photos of Camino Francés

    These are great. Thanks for posting. Seems like a lot of vintage stuff popping up lately. People are are probably not planning so they are researching instead.
  2. jbear

    Which pilgrim passport/credencial has the nicest design?

    My first camino I used a German one and a French one. The one I ordered from American Pilgrims got lost on the way over. ( I had intended to use that one and a French one from the office in SJPdP) No problems with either. Depending on who is at the Pilgrims Office that could be an issue if you...
  3. jbear

    Footprints: The Path of Your Life movie

    I guess I’m in the minority. I liked it a lot. But the people, and their reasons for walking, resonated with me.
  4. jbear

    Side trip: wine tasting at Marqués de Riscal

    Love the quote!
  5. jbear

    Side trip: wine tasting at Marqués de Riscal

    This area, Briones-Haro-Briñas, is full of great wineries to explore. Spend a day or a week and a half, it's worth the trip.
  6. jbear

    Side trip: wine tasting at Marqués de Riscal

    I'll add- make a reservation, and don't just go wandering around. On a non-Camino trip we were driving from Barcelona to Haro saw the building from the road and decided to stop. Wandered the gardens for a bit and at some point ended up in "working" area (see above photo). We had one of those...
  7. jbear

    Memorabilia

    That map is great. Did you draw it or find it somewhere? It goes really well with photo of the trail.
  8. jbear

    Rifle Slits

    So true. The area I do the vast majority of my walking (& where my house is) was battlefield 150 years ago during our civil war. It has been an area of many hours of contemplation for me over the years. Of course, so much of Spain, and therefore many Camino routes, were battle grounds during...
  9. jbear

    This is a very Negative Post. A Vent.

    David- this is an important post. Something we all should consider. We must all be careful not to ruin what we love. I don't really have anything to add, but for some reason your post hit home for me.
  10. jbear

    Pokemon stops on the Camino?

    @Kathar1na Reminds me a bit of looking for the frog at the university in Salamanca.
  11. jbear

    Where did you go or will go after?............except Finisterre & Muxia)

    That is the plan. The most likely path will be to start in Salamanca. I'll be able to do that with a normal vacation block. However, what I really want to do is this; Start in La Redonda walk from there to Ciudad Rodrigo where I would pick up the Camino Torres. Then take that to Salamanca where...
  12. jbear

    Where did you go or will go after?............except Finisterre & Muxia)

    My two suggestions: 1) Where I went after my Camino- Salamanca. If you walk the VdlP you would have already passed through here, but if you didn't, it's a great city. If you want a little luxury the NH hotel is very nice and has parking if you end up with a car. Visit the university and look...
  13. jbear

    33 days to walk

    You didn't say where you planned to start from. I'll assume you are thinking SJPdP. Do-able? Certainly. However, do you want to put yourself under the gun from your first step? Personally, I'd build a bit more time into my schedule so I have some leeway. With 33 days I'd start in Pamplona. But...
  14. jbear

    Wine...in Vino veritas est

    If you want to take a slight detour off the CF and walk the Ruta del Vino de La Rioja Alta you will walk through Haro (Lopez y Heredia, Muga, Rioja Alta, Ramon Bilbao, among others) and Briones (Dinastía Vivanco), as well as the quaint town of Briñas. You will rejoin the CF around Logroño (too...
  15. jbear

    Easter week, 2016, on the Camino Frances

    Of all the places I have during Semana Santa (including Seville) Navatatte was the most moving for me.
  16. jbear

    Communion on Camino: Comments and an Observation

    Just one thing to add, I know the Eastern Catholic Church invites Roman Catholics to partake in the Eucharist, and have been told by by priests from both that the reciprocal is true as well. Of course, this assumes you are able to do so with your home church.
  17. jbear

    Holy Week

    I was on the CF during Semana Santa this spring (2015) and had no issues finding lodging. I had a great experience and met many Spaniards who were just walking for the week. One of my best memories was seeing the processions in Navarette. So different than Sevilla, and an absolutely moving...
  18. jbear

    Visigothic jewel south of Burgos

    Thank you for the tip. Next time I'm in Burgos this will be on my list of things to see.
  19. jbear

    Your stones, your shells, your burdens....then moving on.

    Don, your openness, thoughtful snow reports, and spirt were part of what made me feel the Camino was something that could help me get my life straight when I was in a dark place. You are truly an ambassador for the Camino. In the words of my grandfather: ¡Salud, dinero, y amor, y tiempo para...
  20. jbear

    The Rules

    That is a great list @waveprof

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