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When I walked, I stayed in Betanzos two nights, taxiing from and to a restaurant called Casa Julia. I believe the trail has been re-routed since then (2017) and no longer passes by Casa Julia. But you could try something like that: pick a mid-way point between Betanzos and Bruma, walk to that...
From what pilgrims report as they come into Santiago, the Inglés is getting busier now, even in April, and by May it should have more walkers. So you won't be too isolated or alone.
I walked the Inglés solo in July 2017. It was quieter back then, but there were still pilgrims around, as well...
As many of us know, over the last years the Camino has risen in popularity for South Koreans. I didn't know it had made it into their dramas, though! I was watching the Korean drama (Kdrama) Encounter last night, and spotted a map of the Camino. The characters never referenced the Camino during...
It's that I've offended enough servers while living in Galicia and now I know how to be a docile customer who can get with their system. :D
One caveat is that I haven't been on the Camino in a few years - and certainly not in the busiest, craziest parts of the trail. It may well be a very...
Sorry to have missed you, @cbeckham! Congratulations on finishing and yes, it's totally normal to feel a bit "lost" and disoriented once you've arrived in Santiago, especially when you have to turn around pretty quickly and head home. Hopefully you can make it back to the Camino soon!
Just a...
Young people tend to catch me off guard these days. First of all, both our 23-year-old teammate and our teenage son laughed hysterically when they saw this video:
(Seriously - what?! And why does this video have 13 million views?)
And about 10 years ago, we hosted a bunch of college students...
I'm one of the younger folks on the Forum, and I have so enjoyed being here over the last 13(!) years. I think the older you get, the more you learn what to take dead seriously and what to have a little fun with. You all teach me many things about handling things on the Camino and in life, and...
Great question @montyhiker. In Galicia, I usually sit down and wait for a server to come take my order. At times I've gone to the bar and ordered something, but I honestly can't remember the last time I took my own plates/cups to a table - usually the bartender would take the order at the bar...
...you need - and even if you don't need anything - please do come by and say hello, make yourself at home, and check out the resources on offer:
* There is a living room area and a kitchenette if you need to sit and hang out for a bit. Check out our Instagram @pilgrimhousesdc to see photos.
*...
Hi @Frankybaby66: Recent news came out about the Camino Ninja app: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/good-news-about-camino-ninja.79578/post-1226054
I think you can safely update it, but let us know if not. Good news is it's free anyway :)
The developers that took over from...
Hi @TorontoGMan, we're looking forward to having you in July! I know you've been in touch with our teammate, J., so it's nice for me to meet you here on the Forum!
Our volunteers have stayed in a variety of places, based on their budget and preferences:
- pilgrim rooms (top floor) in San Martin...
Happy Birthday!
If you haven't seen the movie Ocho Apellidos Vascos yet, I totally recommend it. This romcom was the highest-grossing Spanish movie ever when it was released a few years ago, and it's hilarious.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Affair_(2014_film)
I believe you can still...
A couple of other beautiful places to visit on the west coast of Galicia:
The old Celtic ruins Castro de Baroña (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castro_de_Baroña) and nearby town Porto do Son. You may need a rental car for this one, though.
Isla de Arousa, which is a walk across the bridge from...
Hi Hilary! :) You can see the Camino del Norte guidebooks that Ivar carries here: https://www.santiagodecompostela.me/en-us/collections/camino-del-norte-items
Nate used Cicerone's guide by Dave Whitson (@Dave) and Laura Perazzoli twice on his Camino jaunts and appreciated having it.
I don't...
Hey everyone,
Just a note that Pilgrim House will close for 2023 this Sunday, December 3, and be closed until March of 2024. Usually we have a Christmas Eve party and then we close up for the year, but this year it's a bit earlier than usual due to staffing schedules.
It has been a wonderful...
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