Richard when you get to Navarrete, go see Michael at Albergue Pilgrim and talk to him. He is a Pilgrim who owns the Albergue and the restaurant next to it. He's German, very pleasant to talk to and excellent food. He'll lift up your spirit
I have "You Know You're on the Camino When..."
BTW, keep your packing list simple, to keep you from ditching stuff while you're here. You don't need much.
If you are going to pass by or stay in Navarrete, look up Albergue Pilgrim. It is owned by Michael, he's from Germany, but lives there now. He has done many routes on the way to Santiago. The food at his restaurant next door is outstanding. He also has a great Pilgrim's Menu. See all his...
Don't beat yourself up mentally before you even hit the ground. Everything physical is mind over matter, if you don't mind, it doesn't matter...cliché I know.
Fact: the human body is tougher than we all think.
Fact: your body will adjust if you allow it to. Don't over due it the first week, but...
I didn't see Yoost, nor any of the characters on the movie The Way, tip at all. If it's not in the movie version of the Camino guide, then you're not obligated to do:D
Some of you won't get this sarcasm, some will.
Buen Camino...
I apologize to have wasted your time answering my sarcastic question about the word "Camino". I was just trying to make a point. Although I don't speak Spanish that well anymore, I spoke Castilian as a child. I can read with Castilian accents...with a lisp and still understand some. My apologies.
To tip or not to tip? Simple answer...if you want to tip, by all means tip. If you don't want to tip, don't tip. Better yet go to the owner or manager and ask. No need for forum pissing contest, this is not "How to launch a hotdog into outer space" that technicalities and math calculations are...
You know all the characters on Martin Sheen's movie The Way.
You get excited when you see an alert next to your name in this forum
Your screensaver at work has something to do with the Camino
You're ask for the time, you reply in military time
You're a week away and you're still not done packing...
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