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Change of rules on checking in hiking poles at SCQ airport
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Martin Sheen plans movie on Spanish pilgrimage route
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Some thoughs from Santiago
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Go Pilgrims Office!
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Portico unveiled on Monday 12th
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Peaceful hotel in Santiago
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Ivar the Media Star!
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Up close and personal with the Pórtico de la Gloria
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FIRST OPEN AIR MASS IN QUINTANA SQUARE
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Quiet in Santiago
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Altus 24 Liters daypack (DENON 24 H30)
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Will anyone be in Santiago on Sunday and Monday, June 20 and
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Botafumeiro from a different angle
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Exhibit on the Camino at the Vatican, Santiago de Compostela
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Wolves in Santiago baited with sheep
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SANTIAGO IS CROWDED!!
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Camino Preparation Guide
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Swimming Pool
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Pilgrim Office Opening Hours in July 2010
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STAR WARS IN SANTIAGO
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Masses in the Cathedral might be relieved by big screens
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Fireworks on the 25th July
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Camino Jewellery
A selection of Camino Jewellery
Botafumeiro won't swing at every mass
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Pilgrims with Compostela get preferred access to the Cathedr
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    Camino Inspired & Tested Gear!
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    New 200 bed albergue in Compostela
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    Good Restaurants with non-smoking areas in Santiago?
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    Left Luggage in Bus Staion in Santiago?
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    Walking Tours of the Camino!
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    Pilgrims mass live over in the albergue
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    Vlog about the Camino
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    Mass at Santiago
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    4th International Compostela Colloquium (2010
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    "One Compostela per minute" at the pilgrims office on friday
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    "The Portico of Glory is left on the road"
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    Extra Masses for 2010
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    Stunning photo of mass inside the cathedral
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    As of today no backpack in the Cathedral!
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    15 000 youth expected in Santiago 5 - 8th August
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    La Crepe. Praza Quintana in Santiago.
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    more than one night in Santiago?
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    The Pope's visit
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    Leaving luggage in Santiago De Compostella July
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    Get a Spanish mobil number + data while on the Camino
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    Unlikely Pope will visit Santiago in the Holy Year
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    Camino Way markers in Bronze
    The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
    Mañana de caos en Santiago de Compostela
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    Holy Year Cathedral timetables
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    If you happen to be in Galicia this summer...
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    Whatever happened to...Diego Gelmirez?
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    New application that searches pilgrims
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    Santiago bookstore
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    Our Atmospheric H30 poncho offers lightness and waterproofness. Easily compressible and made with our Waterproof fabric, its heat-sealed interior seams guarantee its waterproofness. Includes carrying bag.

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    Opening of Holy Year
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    2010 - No Backpacks allowed in the cathedral
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    Camino by boat /Camino del Mar
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