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  1. MarioM

    If you had to choose to skip a part of the route. What would be your choice?

    I did the camino in 2015 and I skipped the meseta, which I regretted after. I will be there in May to do it!
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    Dog attack after Pobra de Brollón, July 2023

    My brother and I were attacked by a group of dogs while walking in France. Thankfully we had walking poles to defend ourselves! We were not harmed
  3. MarioM

    Best Transportation Options (Meseta from Burgos to Leon)

    Hi everyone, I'm planning to walk the Camino de Santiago this May, specifically the Meseta section from Burgos to Leon. I'm considering flying into either Lisbon, Madrid, or Barcelona. Could anyone advise on which of these cities offers the best transportation options to get to Burgos? I'm...
  4. MarioM

    Compostela requirements clarification please

    Not true. You have to walk 100 km on any route that leads to Santiago, recognized or not
  5. MarioM

    Botafumeiro - can you smell the incense?

    When I was there it smelled a lot. Historically it was used to mask foul smelling pilgrims lol
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    Days from Leon to Santiago

    I did it in 13 days.
  7. MarioM

    Do You Need Sleeping Bag in April?

    A liner and a warm jacket should be enough
  8. MarioM

    What AI ChatGPT knows about the Camino Frances

    The distance from Burgos to Leon is 180 km, not 72 km.
  9. MarioM

    Unique Replies to 'Buen Camino': Personalizing the Traditional Greeting

    I used to simply reply "gracias".
  10. MarioM

    2015 SEPTEMBER PILGRIMS

    Leaving Leon on September 4th. On our way to Santiago, then Cape Fisterra. Will travel with my two brothers. You can't miss us with our brightly colored shirts and matching caps :)
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