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A general tip for the Stone and Water route that could also be relevant regarding weather is this: the route starts practically right next to the albergue in Armenteira and is wonderful right from the start. If you arrive in non-rainy weather but...
If you want to really treat yourself, my husband and I stayed at Casa Prado de Carballo in Armenteira. It is a couple miles off the Camino, but if you call them, they will come pick you up and deliver you back to the Camino in the morning. We...
I started from the Biarritz lighthouse last year. I had spent the night in Bayonne, and took the train to Biarritz, then a bus to the lighthouse. The distance walked was about 13 miles.
Here are some pictures from that day
God I wish! nah I'm in Germany near Berlin. Stuck here for one perhaps two more years then we'll see.
My complaint is a busted ankle - I went over hard on the Jakobsweg (Camino) during the Easter break so I'm laid up for a while. (Op, plate...
Bom caminho! I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful experience with your mom.
That’s a long afternoon walk if you don’t start from Padrón until after lunch! If you get an early boat it might be worth getting some kms under your belt before lunch.
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This was my husband. So many thanks to all of my fellow pilgrims who stopped to help and to pray and to translate for me.
He was doing what he loved.
Thank you for the news article link.
A classic application of the experimental method:
Hypothesis
Theory
Perform experiment to test hypothesis/theory
Replication of experiment by an independent second researcher
Analysis of findings, and conclusion
Publish the new knowledge
We stayed as pilgrims at the monestery with the nuns for two nights. What a delight!
The steep walk up from Combarro was lovely, solitary, and difficult for this 73 year old. Therefore, my husband and I had sent an email to hna ( Sister) Paula...
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