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Wow, that’s a loaded question, and answer’s could easily break the forum rules if not carefully worded.
The simplest answer is, for some it’s a pilgrimage, whether done for religious/spiritual reasons or not.
For others, a walking holiday...
I will start with question #2.
I think it depends on your personal budget and type of lodging. If you cook for yourself frequently and are fine with albergue beds, you can manage with 25 to 35 euros per day average. If you are shipping a bag and...
@steve392 , #1 has been answered in full!
#2 is somewhat variable as you'll see from the two posts above. Yes some people do survive on €25 to €35, there are multiple posts on here attributing to that.
Astonishingly the Frances still has a few...
Hey all.
I haven't been on the forum for quite sometime (years probably).
I walked the Camino Frances in 2016 and to say it was life changing for me is an understatement. On day 3, at the café at Zuriain, I met the love of my life, Alex. 3 years...
GaryRobArms if you are still in Santillana del Mar and haven't done it yet, I recommend you walk or taxi 2 km south to the Museo Altamira. The 16,500 year old cave paintings will blow your mind. Buen
Camino
Yes I think it's been like that for a while, even late summer last year so I hope they haven't given up. The owners were from South America, a beautiful young couple who were really passionate about what they were doing there. I'll always...
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