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Numbers on the Camino Frances are now fifty times more than they were when I walked it for the first time. At what point in the past should that growth have been halted? And how would you have managed that? Realistically I think that most of...
OK, without creating a spoiler.
It gives a really authentic insight into what walking a Camino is really about and can be.
Some interesting facts:
There are only 4 professional actors in the movie.
The rest are Pilgrims.
Pilgrims that Bill...
I stayed here last year, first ever experience in a donation, what a first time! They were fantastic enough to allow me to stay a second night die to terribly blistered feet which allowed me to rest enough to continue my Camino to Burgos...
Hi all of you,
My spouse Debby and I just had the privilege of meeting with Xosé. It was a true delight and a high point of my Camino Primitivo! I hope many of us on this forum support his research. The more the merrier/gayer! Graciñas, Xosé for...
With respect, Bruce, as a straight male you will never know or truly understand the discrimination, homophobia, and harassment that those in the LGBTQ community may experience. Often there is no question of why it is occurring - many people are...
I've been a fan of Hikers Wool since 2015 when I first used it on Camino.
It's wonderful stuff.
Providing a soft padding and natural oils on 'hot spots' as they occur, so that blisters can be avoided!
I've been trialling a new version of Hikers...
The Belgian royals started in 2017 with walking parts of the Camino Frances. This year only their youngest daughter Eleonore joined them. And also quite a big group of security and staff.
At least they booked private places ;) .
They flew with...
I just jam mine back in the bag with the hood hanging out so I can deploy it quickly. Actually a big rubber band or two like the ones on asparagus will hold it nicely in a roll for you...
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...
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