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We stayed in the Paradore. Was a real treat.You can join the Paradores club for free. It gives you preferential rates and special offers.
When leaving Baiona, don’t follow the official route which takes you a little inland. Instead walk around...
I tried to help a small, older lady open a heavy church door just after lunch .... and received such a scolding it drove all my small Spanish out of my head. Of course she was closing it and I was the oafish tourist trying to push in and keep her...
On my first Camino with my granddaughter, we used to stop each afternoon and have our Cervezas. She would order them each day speaking Spanish. And we must’ve been about halfway through and on this day she told me “Nana, it’s time for you to...
I had a moment when I needed to 'go' , quickly checked around me, coast seemed clear. Stood up to find that the wild wheat on the field edges had drilled its way into my underwear and clothes, stabbing me in the process, and as I was frantically...
I was caught short and needed a “wild wee” ( and yes, I do take my loo paper away with me). I was on a slight incline with my back facing down instead of up. Lost my balance and ended up on my back like a turtle. I couldn’t right myself, but did...
Sarria to Santiago; although if you want a Compostela that’s not the best suggestion.
In your position I wouldn’t start in St Jean. Work backwards 42 days (less rest days and contingency) from Muxia.
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