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Hi , reaching Santiago, especially for the first time is exciting and awe inspiring, sometimes words cannot explain the feeling that one reaches when seeing the Cathedral at the end. However.
I Would just like to politely ask all pilgrims who intend to attend a mass or ceremony at Santiago de...
Must admit being a pescitarian i lived off salads and spanish omlettes or went to the supermarket and bought instant noodles, tho lots of bread and jam too, got back to find i didnt put any weight on
Hi , ive just returned , before i left i was walking 10-15km about once per week on the flat, if that and without my backpack, im 41, slim and small build but wouldnt call myself fit. I started slow , i refused to be dragged along at other peoples paces, i kept to my own and rested when i needed...
Not sure there needs to be a next one, enjoyed it , seen it, love the distance but dont feel the need to repeat it when there are so many other walks to try like the Pacific crest trail etc.
Hi ,
I walked from 1st-21st june from Leon to Santiago and from everything i had read on here, all the warnings and advice from Bugs to heavy packs, i must admit it wasnt what i expected.
I had a small 35L bag that weighed 15lbs this sounded heavy to me but day 2 and i no longer felt it, it...
Hi,
I ordered my passport from Ivar so i already have it, does that mean i can just start walking and collecting stamps or do i still have to have a registration or initial start stamp?
I land in Madrid on 1st June, been training for months , now I have developed plantar faciitis in both feet and bad hips !!! If any of you pass me staggering along please don't hesitate to prop me up before you go on your way. I'm determined not to let my feet stop me, hoping I have time to heal...
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