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I ended my Camino in Auvillar, but had many wonderful stays on the Via Podiensis. Probably the most magical and interesting was staying at the Abbey Church of St.Foy in the incredible village of Conques. A unique and surprising highlight was the...
This might be out in time- we have just finished Le Puy to St Jean ( we did St J to Santiago a few years ago ). I will put my book about the Le Puy part on Amazon in a couple of months , probably end of September. ( it won't be expensive). It's...
There will be many native English speakers on the Camino Frances in June. I think it is better to go on your own, and meet up with people without pre-arrangement. This will allow you to know them a bit, and get exposure to different accents...
I cycled to the mens monistery up the road (accidentaly)and asked for accommodation for the night and naturally got a rather quick refusal and shown the door! I'm a woman by the way. Ha ha BTW the convent down the way was an amazing experience...
Not to be missed is the Abbaye Notre Dame en Wisque. It was a great experience and Sister Lucie was delightful. I hope you have a wonderful journey. Buen Camino 🥾
Bueno sera @Colette Z
Here's a list of convents, monasteries and other places I stayed at on my way through Italy to Jerusalem (2013-2014). Many of these places have welcomed pilgrims for centuries and continue to do so today.
I came over the...
Can any of you recommend books in French or authors associated with the Voie du Puy, in particular the stretch between Le Puy and Cahors? A search on Google did not produce any results.
I am thinking primarily about fiction but would not be...
You say your post is not meant as an attack on "hikers" and I gladly believe that that was not your intention. It would be more convincing though if you would limit yourself to your own motivation for being on the camino and not compare it to...
As this may be my last Camino I approach it with hope and trepidation , will it have the same effect on me , will the events and people give me the same joy , will I be able to complete it . All these feelings are normal and to be expected it is...
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