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Just back. Brought my Kindle. Read Hape Kerlkings "I'm Off!"True classic. Highly recommend.Also a book recommend by two Pilgrims from Malta "Life of Pi". Some daily readings and prayers from Book of Common prayer. Re read part of "Pilgrim's Progress" Kindle was worth the weight.
Just returned from Santiago. The bus at the main station has daily Santiago to Finisterre runs. Bus to airport leaves from same terminal. I very much doubt there is a direct run. Timing is the issue since the Santiago-Finsterre run is about 2.5 hours. Depends on when you need to be at the airport
Hi Folks, Just returned from Camino. Arrived Santiago 23 Oct.
I started in Bayonne from the Cathedral walking the Baztan way to Pamplona. Takes about 5 days at an easy pace. We left on 14 Sept and encountered NO pilgrims until Pamplona. Check it out. really beautiful Basque country.
Ken
I and my friend left Bayonne for the Baztan on 13 September. This route is an undiscovered jewel to most non French. Six days through the Basque countryside with stunning views. My friend and I encountered NO OTHER pilgrims in six days. We were the only ones in the Albergues! We picked up the...
I live in the US and found a company called Exerstrider. They market a lot to old people for walking poles. I bought a pair online for $90 (and free Shipping) I have been very pleased with them. The have multiple types of rubber tips you can use as well as a tungsten tip. They are collapsible...
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