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My wife and I arrived on the tragic scene while you and several pilgrims were bravely trying to resuscitate your husband. Our thoughts go out to you, and we have dedicated the rest our Camino hike to you and your husband. We are finishing for...
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.
The most dangerous place I ever had to deal with was a busy street crossing in the center of the town of Virgen del Camino, back in 2015 --- where I stupidly stumbled over my own feet, fell, and badly broke my right hand! (Bone sticking out, and...
@kwinward It's a good question and one that I'm sure worries new Pilgrims to a degree.
I was an avid 'avoider' of Albergues for a number of reasons. I like my privacy, was worried about my snoring, etc etc. But bathroom etiquette, was also...
Also, you may see things you are comfortable with and some things you may not be comfortable with. Mainly, just look away or don't look. On my first Camino a group of male bicyclists from Italy strode around visiting pleasantly in the giant bunk...
Walking into Castrojeriz. You have the monastery ruins which are worth looking around. And in Castrojeriz, the walk up to the castle is amazing, and yet most people pass it by. You can look around the ruins, and climb to the top to get 360 degree...
St Anton, which for me was the most magical stay/night of my whole Camino.
+1 for Eunate also. It's beautiful, spellbinding and mesmerising, and only a short detour.
Go. Walk. Expect nothing, but believe in everything and let it unfold around...
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