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Early spring weather is unpredictable and can change very quickly. Especially in the mountains.
So I probably wouldn't even trust the weather report for the next day, but before starting my walk of the day, have a look at the radar for the next...
I walked in mid-April 2 years ago and it was snowing when we started. In fact, they closed the 'Napoleon route' but let us through as we were booked in Borda. The wind when reaching the top nearly blew us off the path. Then it was torrential rain...
Just a thought, I started walking the Camino Frances 2013, 11 times since, watched many blogs and videos, some good some poor.
The one common thread throughout is the groups (Families) that form organically along the way. The social fabric of...
Loved all the huge old books in the library at Museo de San Isodoro, in Leon. A bible there is more than 1,000 years old! And there's a challis there that is believed to be "proven" by a research team, to be the one that Christ drank from at...
I’m with Nelle. Try to make time for the Benedictine Monastery at Samos. Please check it’s open before you go and read it’s history. The Benedictines know only too well where to establish their communities and Samos does not disappoint. Walking...
In addition to what’s already been mentioned:
- Monastery at Samos
- Riding a horse from Las Herrerias to O Cebreiro with Victor of Al Paso Stables
- the singing Nuns of Carrion de los Condes
- Portico de Gloria at the Cathedral — you need to...
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