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  1. amancio

    Would I be likely to encounter leeches on the CF in April/May?

    Never heard of leech incidents, I am afraid. The only potential pesk would be ticks in areas where bush is thick, but the CF is perfectly manicured and you will not find none of that. You do not have to cross large bodies of water whatsoever, only a few rivers, and leeches do not grow in moving...
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    LIVE from the Camino VDLP update feb 2024

    April is the "Feria de Sevilla" season, the whole town is pretty much in 24 hour party mood. You might want to try the week inmediately after Easter.
  3. amancio

    LIVE from the Camino VDLP update feb 2024

    Love Los Rodríguez, that town, Calzadilla has something special , indeed! The altar in the church is absolutely stunning! Tomorrow you will find quite a few streams to cross with no bridge, buen Camino!!!
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    LIVE from the Camino VDLP update feb 2024

    I, for one, LOVE the tarmac stretch between Castilblanco and the entry to the park leaving Castilblanco at night, the sunrise is looooong and beautiful, and there are lots of birds singing and moving. Love it! Did I understand the last few km are now no longer on tarmac, that is fantastic!!!
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    Where is this absolute beauty, Laurie?
  6. amancio

    Late October/Early Nov Camino days out of Granada/Seville or(Malaga)

    Out of those alternatives, I would say the Mozarabe from Malaga to Lucena or Baena would be absolutely worth it (and this tip is from somebody who lives in Granada!). The Malaga branch in the mozarabe is, in my opinion, the most beautiful of all.
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    "Give me a Camino, and give me thirty days"

    That is a quote from The Great Westward Walk: From the Front Door to the End of the Earth a book written by Antxon Gonzalez Garabain, aka Bolitx. Every year, on June 21st, the world remembers persons who have suffered a disease that goes under different names in English - Amyotrophic lateral...
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    Seeking advice about participating in Easter week celebrations in Spain.

    My two cents: Easter processions are held by Fraternities (Cofradías) where only members can take part. If you want to carry the "floats" on your shoulders, you have to train with the rest of the crew for a few months ahead of Easter. Those member wearing the spiky hats are also members of the...
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    Buying credenciales for subsequent caminos

    People really value that, if they are undecissive and you give them one credential, they see it as a sign and feel more determined to take the leap! The problem is when some thing of you as a credential provider and come back to you time after time for more, that is not what I was meaning todo!
  10. amancio

    Buying credenciales for subsequent caminos

    You are not the only one! In fact, I keep a few with me, they are a beautiful present to give!
  11. amancio

    Policia and Pilgrims

    Never had any issue with the Spanish Policia Local Policia Nacional Guardia Civil or their Guardia Republicana (Portuguese) or Gendarmerie (French) counterparts. Never. And I agree with Rebekah above; Guardia Civil are most helpful, but if you are up to no good they do seem to have a sixth...
  12. amancio

    Two albergues re-open on the Norte

    that is excellent news, Aves de Paso is a lovely place indeed
  13. amancio

    4 most beautiful days on Podiensis

    a big hug from the other end of the world, amiga, good to hear from you!!!
  14. amancio

    Strangest Thing on Your Camino?

    this is only a small part of the whole scene, about 40% maybe, I forgot to mention the giraffe, actually! There were lots of other characters, I was there on my own at 9 in the morning on a beautiful, cool Sunday morning. You can actually see the whole scene on Street View, they even hava a...
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    Strangest Thing on Your Camino?

    more and more things come up! This is in Roales del Pan, Via de la Plata, just outside Zamora, a small private garden with lots of weird lifesize figures; the wicked wolf, little red riding hood, a half naked mermaid, a pilgrim, a few dwarves... just weird!

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