I am from the same mindset and era as Bradypus, forced to resign from walking Camino in 2019 due to my health. I remember finding lodging each night without a reservation and using computers in libraries along the way to communicate with friends. Life is no longer as blissful as my memories are...
I had the good fortune to eat at el Bulli shortly before it closed in 2011 and was able to have a drink with Ferran Adria that night. I am very surprised that Arzak along with a long list of other places in San Sebastian did not make this list. San Sebastian is by far the best restaurant scene...
I have lost cork screws to airport security numerous times, that is understandable. One time at CDG I had a carabiner clip removed from my backpack because it supposedly could be used as substitute for brass knuckles. The worst case was a business trip I did, when I awarded stars to my top...
Pillars is great read for a history buff and architect like me, especially imagining how the Templars were able to build structures like San Anton. Michener's book is a little dated, Mark Kurlansky has written about the history of the Basque population and Rebekah Scott has contributed a great...
I believe the Vasco is very much what Bolitx wrote about in his wonderful book "The Great Westward Walk" which has been translated into English by Rebekah Scott.
Saint Jean is a tourist town. Small shops are open on Sundays and you will be able to buy bread, cheese and ham without a doubt. I even had a sandwich made in one of the shops very early in the morning before I headed out of town.
It sounds like you are looking for an excuse to to support your decision. Walking along the west coast of Spain around Finisterre can't be too much different than walking along the northern coast of California, can it? I guess it all has to do with what are looking for? It boils down to: RnR or...
I have spent time in both A Coruna and Finisterre and by far A Coruna would be my choice for 5 days. I was bored to death after 2 nights in Finisterre, there are only a few harbor side bars and restaurants there while A Coruna is bustling with tapas bars and restaurants.
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