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It’s called the Roncesvalles Cross and I understand the monks would use it as a banner when venturing out of the monastery to protect pilgrims from the Barbarians. It symbolises the Bishops crozier and the indissoluble union of the cross and the church. I bought one in the shop and wear it a lot.
My friend Jennifer and I start May 6th and I’m 73. We may meet. My experience of walking in France is to book ahead one or two nights as a courtesy as meals are often involved. It also is good to know you’ve got a bed sorted for the night, even though this is not a busy camino. We’ll look out...
I experienced a light dusting of snow on the Aubrac at the end of March on one occasion only. Otherwise the weather was warmish but had two weeks of rain.
Hi Konnie, I'm planning to be walking into my 80's. I'm 68 and starting my fourth Camino next month, four since March 2018, 16 all up since 2012. Don't stop dreaming but make sure you follow it up. God bless and go for it.
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