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Autobuses AMAYA operate a service from Burgos to Fromista leaving Burgos at 1330 on Saturdays. It doesn't have a stop at Hornillos del Camino but does stop at Castrojeriz. See...
I found Jeffrey Barrera’s guidebook to the Camino de Madrid helpful when I walked it in late September last year. Whatever it didn’t cover the forum filled in the blanks. When walking the Buen Camino app and Gronze were also useful.
It’s a...
It may not have been your intention but please don't perpetuate the "Donativo = free/cheap" thing. We are losing Donativos along the Camino routes because people seem to think that a few €'s is all that's required. It ain't. Donate at least what...
Hey guys, I have just returned home to Canada early from the Camino Frances and thought my story might help others.
I left Canada on Feb 29th and started walking on March 4 in Leon. I had done SJPP to Leon last spring and my plan was to...
Started the pilgrimage yesterday (23rd March), walking from Ise Jingu Naiku to Tamaru. Took the train back to accommodation in Ise as there's nothing available in Tamaru. Was raining the whole day. Very easy and straight forward route all paved...
FWIW, on my last walk I used the Gossamer Gear Minimalist 19L backpack. My baseweight was 10lbs, not including water. It was plenty enough for my needs and what I was carrying at that time.
Thanks so much for this write-up. It should be very clear to anyone contemplating this route that the Camino is an afterthought for most of the towns and villages along the route. They are living their lives, they are happy to get your...
Hi all! So basically what the title says. I'm 16, I have a month off once my summer exams finish, and I just have a pull to get away from life and do something a little crazy. Not sure how to explain it. But I love the outdoors, and I think it'd...
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