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I kept an illustrated journal/sketchbook on the Camino Frances, and approached the posts from an art and metaphor point of view. There's suggestion for a tiny art supply kit for backpacking as well. I put the posts together in chronological order for easy scrolling and reading...
After having a bad night with a big snoring incident in a stuffy closed window dorm, I was seeking a bit of calm. It´s on the right side of the street coming in, across the street from the larger Bodega Albergue, which is a different business. Jose was so kind and just exudes a compassionate...
Hi all-- just an update. T-mobile offers free roaming and data (via phone, not wifi), as well as free texts, all over Europe, including France and Spain. Phone calls either in Spain or internationally are 20cents a minute, not bad if you use a direct dial only occasionally in emergencies. The...
I'm a natural early riser and look forward to rolling out of bed around 5 and starting out. It is torture to me to lie in a bed in the morning... I am fully awake. I would love it if you could share advice. I am a slow walker and not competititive about beds. The reservation/bed competition...
Hi experts... I'll be starting my camino from Pamplona (arriving Madrid) but thought I'd like to stay 2 nights as I'll need the rest from the travel. Can you suggest a nice place I could reserve to stay 2 nights at a modest price? It could be an alburgue, but I'll need to stay an extra night...
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I'm going to be walking for the first time this year from Pamplona. I've given myself six weeks because I might like to dally in towns I like. I'm a fan of art and archictecture. I'm a little apprehensive about walking by myself, though I'm an experienced traveler. I guess I'm less...
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