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Wow, reminds me of my first night on a Camino hike--arriving at Roncesvalles (back in 2001) and finding all the beds in the (former hostel) were full. We eventually found mats (in two different rooms) where a few people moved their mats on the...
Yes. I was also walking this time last year, and saw the very same conditions you are describing. I hope some of the armchair folk who repeatedly dismissed me (and the individual who repeatedly gaslit my reports and called me a catastrophist and...
Usually late April is busy because of its proximity to the busy Easter season. This year the holiday came very early, so these are increased non-holiday crowds. Yes, April can be busy, but artificially so based on the Semana Santa walkers...
Just an FYI that all available beds are taken in SJPDP tonight - fully, truly COMPLETO! There’s an indication of how busy this year may be since it’s just a Wednesday in late April, not usually considered a busy time for the CF. Cold weather...
If you are on the CF watch for the fun & energetic group of 6 women from Taiwan, 5 of whom are 70 years plus.
Multigenerational family travelling together who exude love and joy from every pore! They call themselves the "Tiawan Grannies". The...
On my first Camino I used earbuds a bit to listen to Music.
Music appropriate to the Camino. Mainly the sound track from the movie :rolleyes:
I found it very uplifting.
I would also frequently sing!
Yes it was a joyous journey..............if...
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