I stayed in the albergue in San Vicente de la Barquera in 2017 and didn't find it very different to many other albergues i have stayed in on various spanish caminos (they are often crowded and not much comfort) but for the price we pay it always...
A camino shell is always a St James Way (Camino de Santiago). The Via Francigena never uses camino shells.
Of course in some rare cases the 2 paths may cross but for sure you where on a St James Way.
I recently completed my third of the 5 Kumano Kodo Routes along With Mika, my Japanese Wife. Have compiled information for those interested in Kumano, Shikoku 88 Temple, and Nagasaki “Hidden Christians” pilgrimages:
1. How The Kumano Kodo Is...
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