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Thanks so much for this write-up. It should be very clear to anyone contemplating this route that the Camino is an afterthought for most of the towns and villages along the route. They are living their lives, they are happy to get your...
After 28 days of walking (and some days of city relaxing), I have finished the Camino Mozarabe! My favourite Camino so far, but would it be yours?
You can see day-by-day photos and more detailed info on my Instagram...
Security is always an issue on any trip. I prefer private rooms for this reason,. Plus, I can download files each day, charge batteries, do a bit of work, and get sleep without noise. I'd rather walk alone with my camera and thoughts, than walk...
Since our earliest Caminos, Joe and I have stayed with the wonderful Benevente family at El Refugio Hosteria in Rabanal del Camino. Cristina and Antonio have always been so kind to us as pilgrims. Their sister, Pilar, has been serving as chef...
In general, on quieter routes with less pilgrim traffic, and away from tourist destinations, you'll find english isn't very widely spoken. You might have to collect the key or the door code from the local bar, tienda or the little old lady down...
You will probably need at least a few basic phrases. English is not so widely spoken along the Mozarabe as it is on the Frances or Portugues. There are usually not resident hospitaleros and you may need to phone for access to albergues. You may...
The herds of sheep were/are always a thrill to watch on the Caminos! Love your pic!
Here is my very first encounter with sheep on my first Camino Frances in Viscarret, on the way to Pamplona. They were a shaggy bunch in need of a haircut!
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