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Hey there! I wanted to chat about my experience on the 2017 Camino Frances. I'm pretty average physically, maybe a tad overweight, did some training (could've done more), and could've lightened my backpack a bit.
Started off strong from SJPP...
I was looking for cups at Eight Rooms in Logroño I saw this bag on the floor. This is not generally where bags are left so I thought I might post this just in case someone is looking for their backpack. I also contacted the transport company.🎒
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.
If you are on the CF watch for the fun & energetic group of 6 women from Taiwan, 5 of whom are 70 years plus.
Multigenerational family travelling together who exude love and joy from every pore! They call themselves the "Tiawan Grannies". The...
Dear forummembers,
It is with great sadness I inform you of the death of @annakappa.
She and her husband fraluchi ( who was also a member here ) were very active on this forum.
They were both gentle and wise people.
They were always generous...
Hello,
The weather has improved and the Route Napoléon is now open under weather conditions. Before setting off on your journey, please visit the Pilgrims' Office for the latest information. It's for your own safety
Here is an interesting map of (most of) the Caminos de Santiago, done in the style of a metro map.
https://coolhispania.blogspot.com/2024/01/mapa-metro.html
I love walking.
I love the simplicity. I love relative solitude compared to the social aspect of my job.
I have a deep interest in art and culture.
Compared to the living costs in my country , Spain is affordable for longer travelling.
This booking.com scam happened to me as well. I received a similar email. I did not click the link but sign in to booking.com account to check my hotel reservations booked for April/May 2024.
I am not sure what exactly happened, after entering...
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