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It has been a constant source of disappointment that so many people feel the need to "tag" along the Camino. Is their self involvement that strong and/or their ignorance of the affect of their actions on others that strong? Julius'16, for example, should be found and brought back to scrub his...
What I have loved about my Camino experience is the lack of judgement, the desires among many to be helpful, empathetic, and friendly. This forum seems to unleash the negativity that is seldom found along the route.
i did the detour to Samos and I am so glad I did-worth the extra kilometers and a beautiful walk from there to Sarria. Stayed at Casa Licerio which is run by a fabulous young woman, Ashley, who is helpful and hospitable. Tell her Emily sent you!!
I'm in Molineseca and have similar problems my entire walk so far. I even had problems with places to Finisterre. I now have reservations for my entire journey so I wouldn't stress. The Kelly book on Amazon is very helpful as are several app sites. Definitely look at places in the middle of the...
we could not get a reservation in Ponferrada so I booked in Molinseca instead at Molina Real Hotel Rural. Thank goodness!!! You walk into the grocery and Raul, Rosie, and Carmen greet you like welcomed family. I took a peach and they would not let me pay for it. They took me to our room which...
I had the most spectacular bodywork treatment today in Astorga that I - literally - have ever had in my life. I don't have a single aching body part. I sent a friend who had a similar experience. And the cost was very reasonable: 30 euros for an hour (although he worked on me for 75 minutes and...
I highly recommend Albergue de Ada in Reliegos. Pedro is our gracious host. Named for his daughter, Ada, whose artwork adorns the walls; she even painted the signs! Very clean, free wifi, laundry facilities, great bathrooms with numerous sinks, showers, toilets. Rooms can lock. Very pleasant...
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