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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.
Thank you @Pelerina for your thoughtful words.
Most working people in Belgium I know walk the Camino that way.It is also my intention to start next year that way seeing earliest date for getting my pension is only in 2033.
Thank you for sharing this story. It makes one grateful for anonymity. And I agree @SabsP there is no reason to doubt their sincerity. Whether 'royals' or 'commoners' - my impression from people I've met walking and while living on a camino...
They have done a pretty good job in keeping their Camino walks low-key. And the press seem to have been helpful by running their stories mostly after the family have finished their walking for that year.
The Belgian royals started in 2017 with walking parts of the Camino Frances. This year only their youngest daughter Eleonore joined them. And also quite a big group of security and staff.
At least they booked private places ;) .
They flew with...
An article on the website of The Guardian today about walking the St Michael's Way in Cornwall.
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/mar/30/walking-the-st-michaels-way-cornwall
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