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    Pilgrim masses in Santiago cathedral to be suspended from Monday 28 January 2019

    I missed the Botafumero on my first Camino last April, I planned to go back this year hoping to see it. Now I’m debating if I should postpone till next year. I know that’s not the principal reason to go but I certainly had a heart set on seeing it once at least.
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    Camino ingles. Starting in UK

    Thank you all for your helpful and very thorough advice. Have not booked yet - but this research is very exciting.
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    Camino ingles. Starting in UK

    Thank you in point of fact I wished to work in England first so what you’re saying is do that, and then start in a Coruna
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    Camino ingles. Starting in UK

    I have been thinking about doing another Camino in 2019, and this idea occurred to me. I would welcome any suggestions criticisms or advice. I was thinking of doing the English way but starting in England. Like for example the Cornwall way. Then maybe if there is such a thing a ferry over to...
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    Walking during Holy Week

    keen to hear responses on this - i too am considering doing the 2nd camino around Easter time...
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    Not what I expected but...

    Matt the desire for a longer camino - you can stretch it out by going to Finisterre! I wish I had done that...
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    Not what I expected but...

    Before I left I was conscious that i was "only" walking 114 KM. not the whole Camino. And I got over that. But one day I saw that little message about St James spray painted on one of the stone markers ! Rude!
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    Not what I expected but...

    I did your exact same journey last spring. Yes some people are judge-y ("St James didn't start in Sarria") but most are not. If you're a bit down - look around, where you are, isnt it amazing that you got there? I too saw many people older than me, doing much better - I learned that many...
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    CHoosing the time

    it was 'complain' that implied a criticism thanks for clarifying
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    CHoosing the time

    Thank you for your practical advice. Each of us has a special reason to go. I went on behalf of my late (Spanish) husband - he would have loved to see the botafumeiro. It was disappointing but no it did not detract from my experience. But if i do return I hope to arrange things so I do see it...
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    CHoosing the time

    Thank you.
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    CHoosing the time

    Oh no when I went in April, interior renovations were not happening. People saw the a swinging in masses the day before I came and the next day. Which just my bad luck. In September I had a friend over there and she said the renovations were going on inside. I have to believe they want to...
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    CHoosing the time

    Last April I walked from Sarria to Santiago and it was an incredible experience,The only minor complaint I had was I did not get to see the botafumero even tho I went to three masses. I hope to go on another Camino in 2019, and I’m trying to decide between going in April Easter, or in July for...
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    Useful Items from the Dollarstore to take with ? On a budget

    The sewing kit area – they sell teeny tiny bottles Ideal for caring small amounts of medicine. Or vitamins.. And of course a sewing kit
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    What can you do in the Cathedral now

    You are permitted to hug the statue of Saint James high up in the cathedral. I cannot speak about anything else.
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