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Hi all, I posted my “unpacking list” thread in November and hope it was helpful. I mentioned I carried a full camera kit and wanted to share my experiences with other forum members. I’m hoping to give back to the forum that has given much to me, by sharing my experiences.
Can I make a...
Good day all, I'm now back about a week from my 2016 Camino -- with time on both the Norte and the Frances and hoped to share my thoughts as I unpack in hopes it helps future pilgrims. Three quick notes and then into the list!
First I'm 6'1 (1.8m) tall and 185 - 190 pounds (85 kg) and 56 years...
A conversation in another thread about the Holy Door in Santiago being open this year for the Jubilee year (see thread here (https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/holy-door-open-in-year-of-mercy.33514/) led to the suggestion of a thread on the extended pilgrimage might be of...
Hi all, this popped in my email this week and I thought it was very helpful and might help anyone thinking of taking photos during their Camino. Some of the suggestions include more gear than most would take on the Camino (not sure I want to lug a tripod <grin>) but other ideas are terrific...
Hi all, I've been reading a number of posts from the veterans here (thank you all) about late fall Caminos.
I'm planning a walk from Santiago to Rome, and I'm still in the early idea gathering. One possibility is to leave Santiago in early December, which leads me to my questions.
I know no...
Hi all, maybe you can help. During the proclaimed Jubilee year of Mercy, the Pope will open the Holy Door in Rome and some of the other Holy Doors around the world will also be open.
http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1501953.htm
Has there been any news of the Holy Door in Santiago...
Hi all, good morning, I've read the awesome visa thread about stays longer than 90 days -- thanks to the prior posters.
What I'd like to do is connect with anyone who has actually received a Type D visa and or done a longer term stay (longer than 90 days, shorter than a year). The closest...
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