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    What would you change about the CF - if you could?

    Spain, like the rest of the western world, not only has less priests, but also has a declining population of church goers. So the volunteer parish numbers decline, and the volunteers that do assist are getting older and can do less, or nothing.
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    Clarification of new entry rules in Oct 24.

    That we know of...
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    On the Camino: One Day at a Time, one Photo at a Time 10.0

    "Boston , you're my home."
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    Can you name this albergue?

    Si... Are, one of my favorites.
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    Washing clothes on the camino

    Spoken like a true Leo...
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    20% drop in pilgrim numbers at Roncesvalles

    You are correct. The 100k You are correct Bradypus the fist 100k does not end in Santiago, but a few more k's and your there. And, is my guess, the more fulfilled for it. Peace be with you.
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    Translation please?

    Si...
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    San Juan de Ortega or Atapuerca?

    Just add a bottle of wine... you'll notice an immediate improvement.
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    CF Routes late August with 3 weeks

    #3 The Mesata is the soul of the Camino.
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    Sleeping bag in summer

    I have walked three Caminos. The first two late September into November. Had a 2lb Zero bag and was happy. Third Camino, late May into July and had purchased a Summit liner that not only lines, but keeps the bedbugs at bay. Worked GREAT!!! Also purchased an inexpensive piece of fleece from...
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    Ibuprofen in Spain

    Ibuprofen is a good remedy for those 'aches and pains', but you might want to consider Napraxen Sodium if your taking regular daily doses. As a nurse I have been made aware from my nurse practitioner colleagues that studies are showing that there is less stress on the liver as the compound is...
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    Geezers on the Camino

    When people ask me about the Camino I tell them that when you make the commitment to go then the Camino takes over . It just let's you think that you're making all those decisions.
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    NY Times Guest Essay: Travel, Fear, the Camino

    I do believe that qualifies for an... AMEN!!! Yes I do..
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    STEPS: Why Pilgrims Walk the Camino de Santiago

    A late observation. Technically you have done your journalism instructors proud... however, you have made a common error. On your first Camino you filmed your project (walking the Camino), you should have walked without the camera. You could have experienced the Camino without the mind...
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    A 2700 mile Pilgrimage to more than 200 Shrines in the Alps

    Not long after I posted I found Reelhouse and purchased the video. I just finished watching it a second time, and look forward to re-visiting the experience in the future. Thank you for the inspiration. Peace be with you...
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