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    Over 32K pilgrims from the U.S., the second highest after Spain, received compostelas in 2023, per Foundacion Jacobea

    The article below indicates that this represents more than 10-fold increase in the number of U.S residents receiving the Compostela in little more than ten years. It attributes much of this growth to the popularity of the film The Way. Personally, when I did my first walk on the Camino in 2016...
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    Personal Reflections on the Camino Journey

    Very evocative. Nice video, walking in breathtaking silence lets the Mother Earth speak to you.
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    The Intriguing Story behind the Cross of Santiago in Velazquez's Artwork

    I edited the post a bit to provide more clarity to it. Thanks again.
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    The Intriguing Story behind the Cross of Santiago in Velazquez's Artwork

    Yes I meant by Philip IV himself. I was referring to the conventional theory which asserted that the cross was added to Velazquez's image in 'Las Meninas' as a retaliation against the Order of Santiago for their ill treatment and dishonoring of Velazquez. I know it might sound confusing. It's...
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    The Intriguing Story behind the Cross of Santiago in Velazquez's Artwork

    While recently working on an article on Diego Velazquez I discovered some interesting facts that I wanted to share. Most of you, if not all, might have seen the Cross of Santiago emblazoned on Velazquez’s tunic in his signature work ‘Las Meninas.’ The story of how it got there is very...
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    Has the Camino Frances become a victim of its own success?

    Whether Camino Francis has become a victim of its success or not, I found each of my four walks more rewarding than the one before. Interestingly the more people I met on the Camino the more it enhanced my cultural horizon.
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    How steep is the climb to Alto de Perdon.

    When I walked the Camino last year Spain was under the grip of a brutal heat wave. The day in May when I covered the Pamplona to Puenta de la Reina segment it was so hot that I almost certainly came down with a mini heat stroke. Come May, If the weather turns to be as bad as it was in the...
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    Very impressive walk for a peregrino but I wonder if his companion thought it was a good idea

    The peregrino started his walk in Burgundy, France and passed through Burgos recently. He would like to return home from Santiago following Camino del Norte. While one can appreciate his resilience, one can also feel sorry for the donkey.
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    A secular Camino?

    It's the mindset, Camino is what you make of it. Had William S. Burroughs walked the Camino he would probably have said that it gave him the chance to "live in complete silence."
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    The Solace of Memory/redux/3

    As always, both moving and inspiring.
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    Managing Knee Pain: What Has Worked for You?

    You may find the following interesting...
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    Carbon neutral Camino?

    It's quite possible that a walk on the Camino for a month or even a few weeks more than offsets any carbon footprint involved in getting to Spain by air.
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    monasteries of San Millan

    San Milian Yuso and Suso Monasteries used to be a destination for many pilgrims in the past. Even today some take a detour to visit these spots. Suso is still a living monastery today. @mspath's suggestion is very well taken. I used Laguardia in Rioja as a base to visit them, but there are other...
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    Musings after completing the Camino

    By the way, what does the phrase 'first world' mean? I thought the term that is widely accepted is the phrase'developed world' as opposed to the 'developing world.'
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    Vegetarian Restaurants Sarria to Santiago

    Interesting. I think several places have been making it without any lard or home bone to cater to the vegetarians.
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