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Hi, peregrinos!
When I walked last year, I met the nicest people from all over the world and never had problems. But I heard of one man getting shoved (due to snoring) while he was asleep - which turned ugly.
There's so much trust and community on the Camino, so it seems like it would be the...
I want to start this thread for all the people who went on the Camino for more than just adventure -- who went to search their *interior* landscape and returned home with new insight.
I am back only a week now and feel softer at heart than I can ever remember. Even while I was relaxing in...
Germs spread. Bring soap.
I won't discredit the myriad bar and albergue owners -- they work too hard for criticism -- but I will tell you that you will be lucky to find something besides water to wash your hands.
So bring a tiny bar or a squeeze bottle with you into the cafe servicios and...
I'm planning to walk next spring and have the option of taking longer from SJPP to Santiago than the recommended minimum of +/- 33 days. Ahh, self-employment. :)
If you could take 6 weeks to walk it, would you? And what would you do with the extra time?
Blessings on your journey!
Hi!
I'm planning to do the Camino Frances in April/May 2013. In preparation, I've been avidly slurping up books about the Camino experience as well as other long walks.
In that vein, I just finished The Barefoot Sisters: Southbound. These two 20-somethings walked the entire Appalachian Trail...
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