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I love that! On Camino is a problem calling left as so many non-English speaking pilgrims - gentle bell or a "Buen Camino!" and slow down seems to work - don't you hate it when a group split into two on either side? Leaving almost no room? like...
I recall an earlier thread that reported that the Bishop of Astorga had designated an area near there suitable for receiving pilgrims' ashes. Otherwise, it was not generally allowed in Spain. Buen Camino
It is very easy to miss. It is on the right as soon as you reach the top of the hill (I think theres a bit of a shelter there on the left?), it was quite overgrown when I was there, and it's quite spread out.
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