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not sure when you walked, but there are definitely signposts with yellow arrows leading you from monte de gozo to the historic city centre (fall 2023), at least at all the major street crossings and intersections. once you are inside the...
Don't forget to pay your respects to Santiago at the Church of Santiago in the Plaza de Santiago, starting place for the Camino de Madrid and the Camino de Uclés. You can even get a stamp inside if it's open.
The church is near the Royal...
it's safe. and yes, i'm a guy, but my friends who are ladies of all ages have walked the Camino solo, some several times, and have never felt threatened or unsafe. in any case, i doubt you have encountered anything concerning regarding crime...
Drinks inside, 99% of the time it's self-service. If the seating is outside, then there could be a server, best option is ask inside: 'Sirven mesas?'. Don't worry about offending, bars will not take offence about getting this wrong; and a smile...
Internet in some cases, definitely whatsapp, whch is standrad here (even for iphone users). I would definitely recommend having a working phone while here. Some places expect you to call before arriving, especially if arriving after a certain...
I would book; at least a couple days in advance. May is peak season and smaller towns do not have enough beds to cope with the influx of pilgrims (I'm thinking Hornillos, Belorado, Castrojeriz, even Frómista...). For many, trying to sort out...
The longest tradition of pilgrimage as we understand it would be the classic French Way. That is, contemporary pilgrims doing contemporary stuff. After the revival of the Camino in the late 20th century, pilgrims were basically walking the French...
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