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Indeed very sad news, but having volunteered in a donativo, unsurprising. I did what was not condoned, ie when asked, gave guidance as to an appropriate donation by comparing it to other private operations.
Nely is indeed a camino angel and her...
There is a Miam miam dodo for the Vézelay. Its symbols are universal. But the Dutch pilgrims website is very good indeed. I recall also that they had a guide Paris to Vézelay if you wanted to add a couple of hundred km to your camino, although I...
My rule of thumb for 60+ is 10 minutes rest per hour, and one day off per week. Can't say I abide by the hourly stops entirely when walking alone, but the one day off per week is essential.
And an hour for lunch.
While walking this route March 2023, I found it laugh out loud funny to hear the preferred method of pruning of olives: by chainsaw. Don't let anyone tell you that the countryside is quiet.
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