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    Camino as a balm for grief

    I returned a couple weeks ago from walking the Portuguese from Porto to Santiago with my husband, Stuart. On my 9th day of walking, somewhere near Caldas de Reis, I got news from my sister that my mother died that morning. I knew that she was in decline before I left for Portugal, but did not...
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    Drought in Galicia: Portomarin ruins emerging

    This is Portomarin in Spain, through which we walked on the Camino de Santiago over that scary bridge in the distance...notice its two levels. Portomarin was flooded during Franco's era and rebuilt further above water level, hence the bizarre bridge. Camino pilgrims on the Frances route are in...
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    Camino Portuguese as our 2nd Camino

    We walked the CF in Sept/October of 2012 and are ready to try our second camino, this time the Portuguese route from Porto- Santiago-Finisterre (?). We only have 14 days, so probably only make it to Santiago. Starting May 2 - 14, 2017. Getting excited! Alice and Stuart
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    Rollerblading Pilgrim Documentary

    Was anyone walking the CF in late September and October aware of the documentary film being shot around a female rollerblading pilgrim? I believe it is a Spanish project, so we may never see it here in the U.S. I bet some of you will be in it if you were walking at that time. Anyone know any...
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    LIVE from the Camino Ultreia!

    My blog is up and running, and we start our camino when we depart our house Monday, Sept. 25! Will be posting along the Way.... http://ultreiacaminofrances.blogspot.com/
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    What does it take to thru-hike the Camino?

    I'd like to hear from those who have walked several hundred kilometers of the Camino: What does it take to be a pilgrim who walks great distances on the Camino? Is it only tough feet and boots, a light pack, good weather/food/company? A deep seated zeal? What are the characteristics of the...
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    End of Sept/October embark on Camino Frances

    Hi, first time poster here. My husband and I will be starting the Camino Frances Sept 27 thereabouts. We are from USA, and this will be our first time. I have been on pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy and Glendalough Ireland, but my husband has never done this. We barely decided to do this but two...

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