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  1. timr

    LIVE from the Camino On the Camino de Madrid!

    @Bachibouzouk you are confirming my long-time feeling that the ratio of interesting things to do and see per kilometre on the CdM is really quite high compared to some other routes - which all have many other attractions of their own. I keep saying I haven't got a favourite, but if I did.....Cdm...
  2. timr

    Unexpected: booked out gîtes on Le Puy

    That is great. Your perseverance will see you through. Delighted to see how many people joined in to help. It is one of the strengths of this forum. And always good to get away from "bedbugs, blisters and snoring" in the discussion. :eek::) Do let us know how you get on...... Tx
  3. timr

    Unexpected: booked out gîtes on Le Puy

    Oh yes, something I often forget to say, is to recommend in France both the office de toursime and, especially in small towns, the mairie - the mayor's office. Walking down the VF through France they were exceptionally useful and helpful and friendly. Never overlook them.
  4. timr

    Arrived from Camino Lebaniego (June/24)

    Have just seen in the new CSJ newsletter today that they have an updated (2024) guide to Lebaniego and Vadiniense. https://www.csj.org.uk/shop/a-pilgrim-guide-to-the-caminos-lebaniego-vadiniense?mc_cid=4a2a5c608e&mc_eid=48abd992f9
  5. timr

    A bit of the Ebro

    Just to clarify my thoughts (as it was me who started this!).... and thanks to @Pingüigrino I think it is clear that that it was bombing by the Nationalist side that killed the children and many civilians in Lleida/Lerida in November 1937. The unsuccessful bombing of Nostra Señora del Pilar...
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    LIVE from the Camino BP on the Catalán, June-July 2024

    Yes, but unlike both Lourdes and Fatima (both great in their own ways) more than 95% of the visitors go away before 6pm and it becomes wonderfully peaceful then!
  7. timr

    Unexpected: booked out gîtes on Le Puy

    ...not walked the Le Puy route and others will give you more specific information. On a general point though, you certainly should not rely on just bo*oking.com as it will generally not have all beds available for a particular property. But I see you do mention emailing. It is certainly always...
  8. timr

    A bit of the Ebro

    I arrived in Lleida on a Sunday night too, going from west to east, and did find it very sleepy. Plus it was late November, so cold as well as sleepy. I had to resort to the big yellow arches for food. I did learn something sad, walking around Lleida, which I had not previously realised...
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    LIVE from the Camino BP on the Catalán, June-July 2024

    I am sure it did not feel funny, but I cannot help laughing. It brings back memories of a number of places I have stayed in several continents. We (nearly) always live to tell the tale! and it is not the end of the world. I have found bed bugs the odd time in reputable(?) places and generally...
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    Guidebook or accommodation PDF

    If you joined Pilgrims to Rome (aka Confraternity of Pilgrims to Rome), you would get a badge, credential, and print newsletter. I think it is worthwhile. Generally very good for information, and friendly too. You should get a credential certainly https://pilgrimstorome.org.uk/join-us/
  11. timr

    Guidebook or accommodation PDF

    ...for a single. I can’t tell you the price of the hospice , because….er….. I benefited from the 100% discount for priests. Sorry about that. :D *******And it cannot be said often enough - if there is any doubt about weather, at any time of year, RING the hospice and ask for advice. It snowed...
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    Guidebook or accommodation PDF

    Oh and i should have mentioned the famous livret. You can get it from https://pilgrimstorome.org.uk/shop/guide-books/new-booklet-of-accommodation-and-services-in-france/ And much other invaluable information on Pilgrims to Rome site. That book only exists in printed form, deliberately, as...
  13. timr

    Guidebook or accommodation PDF

    Hello @vleadbe I think most people visiting Switzerland are surprised to find just how expensive it really is. I don’t know whether you have been before? Everything is expensive. Not sure which way you are going. Geneva to Lausanne will be expensive. I actually stayed with friends as it...
  14. timr

    Where to stay between the Padron and Santiago?

    Hello @scc and welcome. See this recent thread about O Lagar de Jesus - only a few km from Padron and 16km on to Santiago. https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/o-lagar-de-jesus.87175/ https://www.gronze.com/galicia/coruna/escravitude/albergue-lagar-jesus
  15. timr

    Arrived from Camino Lebaniego (June/24)

    And I just found this little bit of background discussion on wolves and bears on Lebaniego and Vadiniense (very much suggesting we don't need to be anxious) on Gronze. I'm quite often happily surprised to see how much additional material there is on Gronae. Leer más...
  16. timr

    Arrived from Camino Lebaniego (June/24)

    Very interesting and useful thread. Thanks everyone. It’s on my list. Slightly anxious about 🐻 🐻 although I guess in reality the terrain more of a challenge. This ad is on TV here at the moment. Makes me wonder if taking a companion is the answer to the bear question? :eek: :D😂🤣
  17. timr

    An old variant of the Ignaciano

    Slightly tangential, but I met a guy working in a hotel when I walked the Ignaciano who told me of doing the Javierada....quite commonly done by him and his friends by walking for 24 hours! It is evidently very popular. There is a lot online about it. https://www.visitnavarra.es/es/-/javieradas
  18. timr

    An old variant of the Ignaciano

    Just.....it began in 2006!
  19. timr

    An old variant of the Ignaciano

    Oh thanks so much. How very interesting!! Interesting ancient thread on the forum here too... I think every link on the thread is sadly defunct. :-( https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/ignatius-of-loyola.3142/
  20. timr

    An old variant of the Ignaciano

    Very interesting. I wonder is there an account of setting up the [now Camino Ignaciano] route. It’s only about 20 years old (in one sense). The guide by Father Jose Luis doesn’t give much detail - but surely he would know!

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