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Just a thought, I started walking the Camino Frances 2013, 11 times since, watched many blogs and videos, some good some poor.
The one common thread throughout is the groups (Families) that form organically along the way. The social fabric of...
Hi!
I’m starting my Camino on April 13th, I fly into Madrid and plan to take the train to Léon where I will stay for one night before starting my Camino.
I would welcome recommendations on where to stay and how to get my pilgrim passport.
Any...
Depends on your definition of "affordable". Bar O Pedrouzo made a killer steak for around 40€ (for 2, so 20 each, drinks and sides included). Bar Soriano in Logrono makes great champinion pinchos for like 2€ each, pair with a glass of rioja for...
I failed to mention: none of these emails looked to be from “Booking.con”. They looked like they were from the Albergue themselves, and not speaking the language, was concerned at first. I agree—check with the Albergue directly using an email you...
There are multiple reports of scammers cloning Booking.con. See here https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/scam-booking-com.84954/ and elsewhere.
Best to contact the Albergue directly by email or 'phone.
As others have said shoe choice is personal to you!
Here is what happened before my first Camino.
Went to a really good running shop had my shoes fitted on two separate occasions felt great straight away the guy let me walk up an down outside...
I want to chime in that, despite their popularity, i too find all styles of Hokas too mushy. I want to caution against Altras (though of course they may work for you); my podiatrist told me their "zero drop" heel (similar to Earth Shoes), while...
Tickets for April should become available from early March. If you set up a request on https://www.thetrainline.com/ they will notify you when tickets go on sale
Thank you for the reminder to be vigilant.
This scam has been reported here before in these threads.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/scams-using-booking-com.84056/...
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