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Across from the cathedale of santiaglo there is the hotel Hospedería San Martín Pinario
I would appreciate your comments from anyone who has stayed at this hotel or who has considered staying at this place. They also mention they have a dorm for 20E - what is that like? Also what was your...
I met a lady who was pick pocketed in Leon. She lost her bank card and money. Fortunately she is travelling with a friend who can pay her way.
When we went to the Eng. Conf refugio in Rebanal the host told us that she was the third person that she has heard of being rob in Leon.
Gotta go...
Hi,
I am planning to attach my collapsible trekking poles to my backpack for air travel.
I have had someone suggest both poles should go in one of the side pockets, someone else said I should place each one straight in a back loop and someone said to cross them in the back loops.
So...
I will be arriving by plane on May 8th in La Virgen del Camino late afternoon. This small airport is 6 kms west of Leon.
There is no refuge (that I know of) in this town but there is a well known modern church built in the 60's (that pilgrims can get a stamp). If I get a stamp from this...
Hi,
I have spoken people and read on blogs that when reaching the Cathedral many pilgrims have a sense of lost.
Is this part of the experience? Or is there a way to prepare yourself from being yank out of living in the present and being thrown into this confusion.
Gatineau Gypsy
Hi my name is Carole. I know I am a pilgrim because ever since I heard about the camino I wake up each morning thinking about them and their journey to St. James.
I am planning to start from Leon in May. I have never travelled abroad (I am from Quebec, Canada) which is amazing since I am...
Hi,
My name is Carole. And I am thinking of starting my camino in Leon in the beginning of May. I am looking to do the camino with another woman - for safety reasons. I am 50 years old and can do 15 - 20 km a day. My question is there someone who is interested in doing this with me?
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