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Walking the Variante Espiritual and had planned a stay at the monestary albergue in Herbón. When we got there today we learned it is closed for two days due to a bed bug infestation
Suggest you check before walking off route to get there. (Although it is a very pleasant walk)
I know this topic has been posted several times, but please (ladies primarily) do not leave toilet paper on the trail (or off)! I recently finished the Camino Francis and was dismayed that Pilgrims would disrespect the way for others by carelessly discarding their used tissue. Carrying a small...
Hello...is it possible to get a sim card that works for Spain in France, or at CDG airport? We will arrive in Paris on a Thursday and spend 2 nights, traveling to SJPDP on a Saturday and planning to begin walking Monday am. Wondering how to get the phone card. Thanks.
Ask a fellow pilgrim to point into the air as though seeing something. Everyone nearby will look up to see what it is...and you are left in squatting privacy :-)
Savor the journey! My husband and I were scheduled to begin our Camino September 2, but be ruptured his Achilles tendon and required surgery. (Simply unecessarily chasing the dog who is so old she can hardly walk) We decided to postpone til Spring, but I admire your gumption and spirit of...
I am a woman in my mid 70s and my husband and I were planning our first Camino (Francais) this fall. He has suffered an injury and cannot now do this. My question is any thoughts on doing a shorter, partial walk solo?
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