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Be sure to check if you can get a Compestella where you end. I think that your Camino has to end at Santiago. If this is not true PLEASE let me know so that i don't disseminate incorrect information.
I am also a Freemason,
On my last Camino I visited a town called Tomar. The Cathedral there has many symbols and one of only two statues of the Virgin Mary breast feeding the baby Jesus (a must see). You while in Ponferrada you will see the Knights Templar Castle. You will see MANY symbols in...
My suggestion is L'Esprit de Chemin. Almost across the street from the registration office, and excellent food and accommodations. It is run by a Dutch couple. http://www.espritduchemin.org/en
When I worked at the Camino Office last October, I told everyone that I spoke to, that their Camino had just begun. The end of their walk, is the beginning of their Camino of life. What you learn on your Camino will influence not only you, but those around you. You will see, as will your...
Thank you for this wonderful story. I will be walking for several friends who are in ill health, and in this year of forgiveness for myself as well ! It happens more often then we realize/ Bless you.
I have Brierley's guide, but if you decide on the coastal route, I would recommend ordering the Brierley maps since the coastal route is not clearly defined.
I wish you a Bom Caminho
I would love to find out. It is YOUR Camino. I had a friend who wanted to go with me, and I told them that I didn't know. Don't limit your time, you will miss more than you will ever know !
If that's where I think it is, they walk past Orrisson in the evening ! Sorry, cannot figure out how to attach a photo, but we saw them pass by in the fog !
I think that the only time you will need the bladder, or additional water is on the meseta. I used bottles (except on the meseta where I used my bladder), BUT, I am going to look at the Smart Tube. Thank you all for the information.
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