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Hi all! Started today from Oviedo to Escamplero. Now I know, why so many people say it's a bit of a challenge to come out of Oviedo. I got lost just once, but was rescued by a very friendly guy. A short, but beautiful walk by great weather...
Well done to create such a useful resource. What I'd like to see is an app that helps pilgrims to find Catholic mass on the Camino. I wish I had the skill to create one myself. It'd make a big difference to bible-bashers like myself
I agree. We are all used to having Spain be such a reasonably priced country in general compared to many others, that it can breed an expectation that everything from lodging to meals should all be a bargain, which is wrong to assume.
In the US...
As some others have proposed, I prefer to make it clear in my inquiry that I am a pilgrim, and gratefully accept any discount that might be offered. I would hate anyone to think I had an expectation that I am entitled to a discount because I am a...
Firstly, I am very happy about people of young age walking the Camino: It can be a lifechanger.
Secondly, you will make new friends: When I was 60, I walked for several days with a Dutch man, 22. We are still friends. Age is only a number.
Hi currently on the vdlp and thought following might be useful to others. I’m only on day 3 so will try to update from time to time.
Have stopped in Guillena, Castilblanco de los Arroyos and Almaden de la plata. Mix of private and municipal...
I wouldn't call it a rule of thumb, but the rhythm of my Camino Day usually goes something like this (depending on all the variables and opportunities others have mentioned):
Walk 2 hours; short break of 10-15 minutes (shoes off, maybe first or...
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