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    Route of the Holy Grail

    This sounds very interesting.
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    Thoughts on “Santiago - the Camino within”

    I have to agree, I walked out of the movie at the second half when they were bringing in the Catholic University, so my critique is about half the movie. I thought the scenes were ok, interviews good but not note worthy and I have seen better documentation in other films. Overall to me, quite...
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    Volunteering as a Hospitalera

    Can you provide additional information, websites etc. I would love to take advantage of a program like this.
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    Volunteering as a Hospitalera

    I have just completed the Hospitalero training and would love to hear advice and tips from other Hospitaleros. I am not sure, when I will take the plunge, maybe this Fall (mid October November, or next year) From reading above, its sounds very busy. Can anybody recommend an Albergue that they...
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    Prophetic and beautiful prediction

    "The Camino Provides", sounds so cliché; However I and everyone I spoke with who made the journey, will attest, that the Camino does provide. Great story, inspirational, God Bless and Buen Camino!
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    SJPP to Roncesvalles - your personal experience

    That first day was the hardest for me. The climb to Orisson was tough, but on to Roncesvalles was even tougher. I agree with the others, the downhill hike destroyed my legs, I also ran out of water the It last 5 miles, and I was really hurting. Hindsight being what it is, If I had to do this...
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    Curious about the bagpiper in Santiago

    A true Pink Floyd Fan....I think many will not get the joke.
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    Curious about the bagpiper in Santiago

    I remember walking down the street towards the tunnel near the church, Pilgrims walking about, the street markets open, and hearing the echo of the bagpipes...a chill ran down my spine. What a way to finish the El Camino. Knowing that you have just arrived, you have completed your goal and are...
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    For coffee addicts that like to walk early

    Normally, When the albergue did not have breakfast, I would walk to the next town usually within an hour or two, and order my camino breakfast-Coffee and a croissant; many times I would also splurge and get the orange juice, which was squeezed right in front of you.( Cant beat the taste of fresh...
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    NY Times Guest Essay: Travel, Fear, the Camino

    great article, very positive. I am always ready to go on another Camino, another adventure. "The farther from home I got, the more at home in myself I grew."
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    The Camino Isn’t A Pilgrimage Anymore

    The Camino is what you make of it. On that note, I think it would be hard not to encounter some spiritual progress, regardless of your spiritual intention, with the fact, you are walking the camino with many who are seeking a spiritual experience. I think the Camino can be an adventure-spiritual...
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    A Pilgrimage to the Tomb of St. Francis: Walking the Via Francesco from Rome to Assisi

    great pics and good story. Hang in there, and Buen Camino-No matter what route!

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