Ok, yes, it's possible the gesture was added as sign language. The whole interaction was a little more brusk than that but really not a big deal. This was in a village and it looked less sensitive or official than a town hall. I mistook it for a...
I found that comment fine. It's no more subjective that any of the speculation on noon masses or preventing theft. As pilgrims, the vast majority of time we're met with kindness and generosity and welcome. Many of us are guests in a foreign...
That's great. I have a number of routes in my thoughts too like the Norte and Invierno. Or possibly challenging myself with the GR20 because comes up on every walk I do and is said to have the community of everyone being in the same refuges. If...
Thanks!
I don't know about Lausanne to Lucca. It's on my wish list, but so are a half-dozen other caminos. Right now I'm strongly leaning towards the Camino Primitivo, or perhaps the Português, in 2026. I want that community-feeling you...
I love your desciption Michael. You summarize so eloquently and gave a great explanation of what to expect especially for someone who's walked some of the same routes as you. Are you more or less likely to walk Lausanne to Lucca? Do you have a...
I walked along the VF last spring, May 16-June 9.
It's a beautiful route, and a completely different experience from France or Spain. I haven't been able to put my thoughts in coherent order, even after 8 months, so this is just going to be a...
I treasure my Compostelas as well. I actually framed the distance certificates because I like they have the start/end points and kms. I feel like I walked the Frances with thoughtfulness and to the best of my ability so I'm not sure I need...
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