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I walked the Frances in 2018 and still pine for the pulpo and padron peppers. I ate them every time I could find them. I also really enjoyed a lentil soup and a wonderful grilled fish served as pilgrim meals (don't remember where.) The simple pleasures of good food and cheap wine are some of my...
I began my Camino (June-July) in a pair of Keen Venice sandals that had already taken me to many places. As I walked into Arre my shoe started to flap and I realized the sole had partially detached. I don't speak Spanish and the host spoke limited English but he told me his wife was taking the...
"I'll take the top bunk and you can take this lower one" said to me by a sweet and much younger girl who must have seen how pitifully I had been hobbling.
Thank you for posting this! The artist plays with such emotion and the guitar has a lovely sound. I'll listen all the way to the last note. How I would have loved to catch a performance such as this while I was walking!
When I learned that I could upload my own image to personalize my credit card, I used a picture of my credential. Now it will go everywhere with me, just like the original did!
The descents out of both Alto del Perdon & the Cruz de Ferro nearly did me in. I watched wide-eyed with raised brows as cyclists whooshed past me leaving Alto del Perdon, bouncing out of sight down the trail. Couldn't have done it without poles. Or ibuprofen. Or vino blanco. Or swearing.
I walked with an REI 38L pack. I didn't fill it up all the way & after a few days carrying it was almost second nature. I sure wish it had those nifty zip pockets on the belt, though!
My daily routine was to arise by 6:30, walk to the next town, & stop at a bar/cafe for breakfast. I didn't eat a large meal; breakfast was mainly a rest stop with bathroom privileges & a chance to check email. I usually had some OJ, a cup of cafe con leche, & a chocolate croissant (those...
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