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Vacajoe replied to the thread Metro-style map of the Caminos.Juan Jose: thanks for including the Aragon Route (both old and new!!!) on your map! It’s so easily overlooked these days. -
Vacajoe replied to the thread Stages from Oloron-Sainte-Marie.Did you get a room there with a giant bathtub? 😂. It’s one of my wife’s favorite stops on that route! Pilgrim discount and really, really good food, too.
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Vacajoe replied to the thread LIVE from the Camino Oloron-Sainte-Marie to Santiago.Folks like to beat up on San Juan de Ortega albergue, but miss the history (ancient and recent) that makes it special. Not only was it built by an early civil engineer of the Camino, he was a follower of Santo Domingo (yes, the chickens!). It...
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Vacajoe replied to the thread Three rescues on the Route Napoleon yesterday.Even in the clearest, most perfect weather, hikers can get in trouble due to the elevation and lessened oxygen levels. This is especially true for those with a compromised respiratory system, but can easily affect residents used to living at low...
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Vacajoe reacted to Kitsambler's post in the thread Three rescues on the Route Napoleon yesterday with
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This story brought to you by the Department of Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should. Glad they were able to reach safety. -
Vacajoe replied to the thread Pilgrimage or vacation?.You make pilgrimage for yourself, only yourself - why let it bother you what others call it? Traditionally, if you walked with the heart and mindset of a pilgrim and you made pilgrimage to a place, then you were a pilgrim. Those walking the...
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Vacajoe replied to the thread Reverse daily luggage transfer.You could probably hire a private taxi every day to take your bag the 20-30kms you’ll be walking, but it certainly will not be cheap!
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Vacajoe replied to the thread Biarritz airport to Irun.If you have a couple of extra days, it’s worth it walking from the airport. Pretty flat and easy, lots of ocean views, and St Jean de Luz is a lovely city
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Vacajoe replied to the thread want solitude.You can have solitude on the CF. Be the last to leave an albergue (usually around 8am) and you’ll likely have the trail completely to yourself. Spend more time in churches than in bars, pack your lunch so you can picnic solo, and choose private...
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Vacajoe reacted to Martin Doyle's post in the thread LIVE from the Camino Working as hospitalero at Albergue Municipal de La Virgen del Camino with Like.
I am currently working as a Hospitalaro in a newly reopened Donativo Albergue in Vergen del Camino, just a short distance from Leon. It was closed for 5 years due to, initially the pandemic. It is sparkly clean and looking for wayward Pilgrims
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