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No. Anyone can do anything they wish to. I think many folks would have others believe they did the St. Jean to Santiago portion when they did not.
I was surprised at how commercial it had become. Groups of people having their whole trip planned by an agent and having trunk loads of clothes...
The stages are not set. I did not follow the 33 in my book. I walked two and more several times doing the trail in 20 days. I was a few months from 60 when I did the trail about 16 months ago.
I some data posted from the Pilgrim office. When I say whole trail I meant from St.Jean. Of course the number could be less when accounting for those who quit, those who grab a bus or car to avoid the Meseta, or bad weather etc.
I believe the percent of those arriving in Santiago and getting...
Hmm. Did not even think about it. In the Fall of 2013 I went from Triacastela through Sarria about breakfast time all the way to Portomarin where I got a stamp. The next day to Aruza where I got a stamp and then to Santiago. There were no issues at the Pilgrim office except for some comments...
First off, only about 10% of people do the whole trail. Second, many people do it over multiple seasons. The first day I caught up to a young man from Norway who was doing the first half in 12 days plus a couple travel days. Many folks from Ireland who had limited time were doing it over...
Just decided to try the again Camino again, probably the end of April. I know I had a lot of angst prior to beginning the first time in the Fall 18 months ago. I must admit, for me (male age 60), the best decision I made was to go it alone. I liked the freedom and one always has the chance to...
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