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October the 12th 2004 I posted the first post here on this forum. 20 years have passed. Thank you for being such a good group of people and for hanging around. More here in this thread. All the best from Santiago, Ivar
The cathedrals in Burgos and Leon. The Royal Pantheon in Leon has beautiful frescoes on the ceiling which are sublime in their simplicity and beauty. Eunate church near Puente de la Reina.
Don’t be disappointed if you find that walking the camino...
I decided to submit a copy of a place I mentioned before so I did a search and a plethora of threads came up that you may want to look it. A short list is below. But my choices, with no description, are the Royal Pantheon in León, the churches in...
For best accomodations stay in smaller villages between official stages. Pretty much everywhere we stayed was great. We kept saying - this is the best albergue so far. 😂
In Pamplona the Jesus y Maria albergue was a delight. We loved it...
When you leave Castrojeriz take a plastic rubbish sack and disposable glove with you and pick up as much litter as you can. You will have offered some service to Camino and won’t even have noticed the climb to the Alto de Mostelares.
There’s...
Many who embark on a Camino as a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience, find they were wrong.
Try and find the bar in Pamplona which Hemingway didn’t allegedly drink in. Visit the graves of various kings of Navarre in the cathedral.
Calle Laurel in...
Hello and welcome
Which route are you taking about?
Then (as far as the once in a lifetime experience) it may depend on your interests.
On Frances I recommend all the "major" Cathedrals and Castro de Castromaior.
Good luck and Buen Camino
Buen Camino Tom and what a wonderful way to pay tribute to your business partner. The Camino amongst many other things is wonderful for these times in our lives. As mentioned, open mind and an even bigger open heart are your best walking companions 👣
Hi Tom, and welcome. A Camino is a wonderful opportunity for reflection, inspiration and allowing yourself to be fully present in every day. Go with the flow and embrace it all. Wishing you a Buen Camino!
Welcome Tom!
Open heart open mind Tom; you will find i hope what you are looking for:)!
Let the walk unfold as you go; have no expectations and enjoy
Have a wonderful walk
Buen Camino
Woody
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