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This was my husband. So many thanks to all of my fellow pilgrims who stopped to help and to pray and to translate for me.
He was doing what he loved.
Thank you for the news article link.
Clearly, we didn't have to, but we enjoyed it anyway.
It is a pleasure when you get to your mid-70s to do it from time to time in the interests of seeing what is on the other side
The northern portal of the church in Villafranca is a unique special case while any story about climbing up to the Alto del Perdón and gaining forgiveness or absolution is simply one of the many made-up narratives of current Camino lore without...
Can I turn this? I’ll turn this. The most dangerous place on the Camino Frances, or any other Camino, is the gap between expectation and reality. Many have fallen there. Yes there are places where the footing is a bit challenging and there are...
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In Spain, when ordering beer, you'll often come across three common terms: "copa," "caña," and "jarra." Each term refers to a different serving size of beer, and they vary in quantity and sometimes even in the type of...
Sounds like you were well prepared and sorry about the insurance resources. It is really hard to know which ones are responsive until something happens.
We had a pilgrim last summer from France (I think), who had a heart attack while walking the...
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...
If economy is an issue, set and book your arrival and return dates, and in between those, take it as it comes.
Life is so full of dates and obligations. Walk the Camino and be free, for once. It may be a revelation.
The best plan is to not have a plan. Carpe diem.
Live in the now and enjoy each day.
"Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans". John Lennon.
It depends on how particular you are about being warm at night, what type of accommodation you will usually choose, what layers of clothing you can comfortably sleep in, and what the weather is!
I would take a light sleeping bag or...
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