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I know that I am not technically on the camino primitivo anymore but I view this as an extension of my camino primitivo. I met a German on the primitivo who planned to walk the northern variant of the primitivo - from Lugo to Sobrado dos Monxes. He agreed that I could accompany him. The...
The Primitivo continues to surprise me. Just when I think it can not get better or more beautiful, it does. I walked to Campiello today and the route is stunning! Yes it was hard, yes there was mud but is all so worth it. The forecast was for rain but there was none, it was cloudy - perfect...
After a long tiring journey I arrived in Oviedo yesterday afternoon. I have pre-booked accommodation in Hotel Vetusta. I had a good night's rest and this morning visited the cathedral, did some shopping (it took a long time to find a wooden staff!) and visited the Naranco monuments. Tonight I...
When I got back home after I finished my third CF I decided that it is time for something different. I did some research on the Via Francigena and decided that I will walk that route from somewhere in Italy in 2017. I bought a guidebook, researched the route, started studying Italian and...
Stayed at Beilari (previously L'Esprit du Chemin) and I am happy to report that the spirit is alive an well in Beilari! The new owners are very nice and they go out of their way to make you feel welcome. So rest assured if you have a booking there - you cannot go wrong. I am in valcarlos now...
Hi, I am trying to find out what the latest edition of the Michelin Guide Camino is and where can I buy it? The one on Amazon is the 2010 edition - is there a later one?
Hi everybody,
Earlier this week I wrote on the forum of how nervous I was and now I am in Zubiri and all is oK!
I arrived in SJPP on 11 May with a bad cold - not good. Spend a wonderful night in L´Esprit du Chemin, still a bit apprehensive of the journey ahead. The next day was a glorious...
Hi Everybody,
My name is Petro, I am from South Africa and I am leaving for Spain tomorrow. It is 5 o'clock in the morning and I have been up for an hour. Can't sleep. I am thinking about the million things I still have to do and hope that I will be able to attend to all of them.
I have...
Hi All,
I walked the Camino Frances in April/May 2008. A year ago today I walked from Orisson to Roncesvalles. I find myself remembering the way clearer than at any time during the past year. I remember the breakfast with new friends, the wonderful view, the very strong wind blowing in gusts...
I am starting my camino on 26 April from SJPP. Sorry, got distracted so here I go again. I have been thinking of doing this walk for almost two years avd now have finalised my plans. I have bought my ticket and shoes and some clothing. Can someone suggest the best place to look fo a backpack...
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