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Past,present and future
Thanks for sharing your adventures!
This forum will be a touchstone someday in the future ..where you had gone and how far, from where and when
A Canterbery tales sort of snapshot in time.
The tales of ...of.....?
Wow! He's still going strong, what a blessing. I know exactly where this is, nearly next to the muni albergue. My first visit was in 2013, I don't recall what I purchased but obviously I needed it. ;) In 2016 I was looking for knee support. I...
I have always stayed in albergues right in the center of Hospital de Orbigo but this year we stayed on the outskirts in a hotel called El Paso Honroso. For €50 I have a nice clean room with three beds and a BATHTUB!!!
Also, even if you do not...
Crazy! That is what we were told by others when we decided to walk 500+ miles with two of our children across the top of Spain.
We got a little nervous in the weeks leading up to the flight that was going to take us on this epic journey. Many...
Astorga to Santiago does not really have very long stretches without bars/cafes. You can always refill.
Maybe after Sarria you might want to finish by 3pm if you are running out of water. There the village bars close in the afternoon for good...
Just an FYI that all available beds are taken in SJPDP tonight - fully, truly COMPLETO! There’s an indication of how busy this year may be since it’s just a Wednesday in late April, not usually considered a busy time for the CF. Cold weather...
Thank you for your kind words! I went out briefly this morning to get more cold medicine and went up to see the Iglesia de San Miguel while I was out, which is truly impressive. It's quite cold today so I'm back inside now. Fingers crossed...
What a shame for you. Wishing you a very speedy recovery, and an amazing rest of your Camino. Estella is beautiful and lots to look around if you are up to a gentle amble and to get some fresh air. It's nice to sit down by the river - maybe get...
God I wish! nah I'm in Germany near Berlin. Stuck here for one perhaps two more years then we'll see.
My complaint is a busted ankle - I went over hard on the Jakobsweg (Camino) during the Easter break so I'm laid up for a while. (Op, plate...
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