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  1. Anthony Rocco

    Is it possible to walk from A Coruña to Malpica?

    Some friends recently walked the Camino Dos Faros. They said it was tough at time, but an experience they will savor a long time. We are interested in walking this short route to Finisterre, but are wondering if we can start in A Coruña , walking from there to Malpica, where Dos Faros begins. If...
  2. Anthony Rocco

    Spain total solar eclipse, August 12, 2026: Are camino towns preparIng?

    We just returned home from watching our second total solar eclipse here in the U.S. in 7 years. Our next is in 20 years. We have become hooked on the magical, mystical, moving unique experience of a total eclipse and are eager to go to Spain in two years to see the total solar eclipse there. It...
  3. Anthony Rocco

    Time for more compostela type certificates?

    I'm sure many of you like me have followed the writing of Anton Pombo, who is currently lecturing in the United States. See this interview: https://www.fundacionjacobea.org/en/ways-of-santiago/interview-with-anton-pombo-a-reflection-on-the-camino-de-santiago/ While so many of us truly believe...
  4. Anthony Rocco

    Has the Camino lost its way?

    I just read this article. https://www.elconfidencial.com/espana/2022-08-19/descenso-peregrinos-camino-santiago-frances_3478222/ Here are some points in English: "That pilgrims abandon the French path, which is the initial one, the most traveled one, which comes from medieval origins, clearly...
  5. Anthony Rocco

    Sello (stamp) Obsession: Is there a medical term for this?

    On our first camino, we enjoyed getting stamps, but it was not an obsession. Then we met Taddeus, a larger than life Polish peregrino who wore a fur coat despite the heat and had a massive photo of John Paul II hanging in front of him in a heavy, wood frame. He was a fast walker, but we always...
  6. Anthony Rocco

    Camino Baztan: Is a credencial available in Bayonne?

    I don't recall reading anywhere that this camino has a credencial. If so, please advise where to get one.
  7. Anthony Rocco

    Has anyone walked the Baztan in a group?

    A bunch of us were in Navarra last May and we spent a day in the Baztan Valley. We were in awe at its beauty, and impressed when the locals told us that this was the first path over the Pyrenees 1000 years ago. True or not, it sounded cool for those of us who have walked over the Pyrenees...
  8. Anthony Rocco

    Baggage transfer between Santiago and Muxia?

    Does the Correo handle this? If not, is there another company? Alternatively, will Ivar store a bag so we can travel lighter on this relatively short walk?
  9. Anthony Rocco

    Primitivo in May

    We walked the Primitivo in 2015 and loved it. That was in September. We are looking at walking it again this coming May. Would welcome comments from anyone who has walked it in May regarding weather, crowds (or lack thereof), places to stay, etc. After 9 years, we do not expect it to be the...
  10. Anthony Rocco

    Can I get a Compostela for a loved one?

    A friend is walking the Frances to honor a loved one who passed. Can he get a compostella in the name of the loved one or have that person's name added to his compostella?
  11. Anthony Rocco

    Who among the readers/contributors walked before 1979?

    I recently spent time on a camino with a person who first walked the Frances waaayyy back in 1979. She walked as a student of the great camino writer David Gitlitz. Her knowledge of the camino and stories of walking over the past 44 years are spellbinding. I'm wondering if anyone in the world of...
  12. Anthony Rocco

    New starting point in the USA, for the Camino Inglés

    Last year inaugurated a starting point for the Camino de Santiago in the U.S. In this case, it's St. Augustine, Florida. This suits Americans who prefer to start the Ingles in the lovely, historic city of O Coruna rather than Ferrol. Just as the UK has an approved route starting there, Americans...
  13. Anthony Rocco

    Rating caminos on the Fun Scale

    I had never heard of The Fun Scale until recently. It has become a lively topic of conversation and reminiscences over beers with friends. We had so much "fun" that we decided to apply it to caminos we have walked. I won't divulge what we concluded, but I would love to hear from others. While no...
  14. Anthony Rocco

    Camino de Jamestown

    Recent archeological works have led to a complete rewriting of the history of the first permanent English settlement in our country. Among other things, historians were stunned to find that some of the settlers were Catholics, with Catholic artifacts including items from the Camino de Santiago...
  15. Anthony Rocco

    Olvidado and Invierno?

    How much time is needed to walk the combo Olvidado and Invierno? We're looking at starting in mid-September next year. Any comments you have would be welcome as other friends now heard about our intentions and want to jump in.
  16. Anthony Rocco

    Tips on walking less traveled caminos

    After walking the Frances, which we thought was already crowded 6 years ago, we have walked less traveled caminos every year since. We have learned a lot about how to avoid problems and make these caminos enjoyable and fulfilling. This was certainly the case this year as we walked from Loyola to...
  17. Anthony Rocco

    Camino de Madrid

    Hi. Two of us, experienced pilgrims who are now doing annual "Camino Combos," are starting in Loiola Sept 15, walking to Logrono, then taking the overnight train to Madrid, starting the Camino de Madrid Sept 23. We are familiar with the Camino Ignaciano, having walked that in 2016. It remains...
  18. Anthony Rocco

    2015 Lourdes to Somport

    I would like the most up-to-date information about walking from Lourdes to Somport to join the Camino Aragonese. Is there a starting point in Lourdes? Is there a clearly marked route? How difficult is the walk? How many days/stages are usual? Are there places to stay, and if so, are...

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