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  1. Elle Bieling

    New Official River Route from Requejo to Padornelo

    Hello, I am researching the Sanabrés and have discovered that since the AVE construction is complete, this section from Requejo to Padornelo has a new route available along the Requejo River. Our last time here we were forced to walk on the N-525 national highway this entire section and even...
  2. Elle Bieling

    New Waymark in Ireland

    For those of you in Ireland wishing to do the shorter route on the Inglés, from A Coruña, this is an interesting happening! https://m.independent.ie/regionals/wicklow/bray-news/camino-waymarker-unveiled-in-bray-for-the-celtic-camino-coastal-route/a108560783.html
  3. Elle Bieling

    Cross Over From Coastal to Central via Water Taxi!

    There has been a lot of requests for information recently on the best way to cross over from the Coastal to the Central on the Camino Portugues. I just stumbled on new information, from Caminiha if your intent is to cross over from there. There is a water taxi service, called Taxi Boat...
  4. Elle Bieling

    The Way of St. Francis, La Via di Francesco EBook Guide from La Verna to Assisi [Paid]

    Elle Bieling submitted a new resource: The Way of St. Francis, La Via di Francesco EBook Guide from La Verna to Assisi - Follow in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi. This pilgrimage will take your breath away! Read more about this resource...
  5. Elle Bieling

    Tarta de Santiago en México?

    Well, we took a two week break in from the Colorado winter, in the Yucatán Peninsula in February We went to a grocery store in Playa del Carmen, a brand-spanking-new Chedraui in the heart of the tourist area. And what to my wandering eyes should appear?? Indeed! Tarta de Santiago! Fortunately...
  6. Elle Bieling

    The Solution to Toilet Paper for the Camino/Outdoors Anywhere!

    I may have discovered the solution, finally to the age old problem of seeing TP where it doesn't belong. I was introduced to this outdoor, portable "bidet," that when used alongside a Kula cloth, you will never need TP again in the outdoors! This ingenious little device fits on any standard size...
  7. Elle Bieling

    Legends of Asturias from National Geographic.

    I found this article in my news feed and thought other forum members would enjoy reading it! https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/paid-content-mysteries-of-a-medieval-kingdom
  8. Elle Bieling

    Germany is Getting into the Pilgrimage

    Thought forum members would enjoy this article that discusses many new routes in Germany, including a fully accessible one...
  9. Elle Bieling

    Organic Boxed Wine from Jumilla Wine District

    I was very surprised to see this boxed wine from Spain, in our small little liquor store in Pueblo, Colorado! Didn't know if this type of thing was readily available elsewhere in the USA. Not only is it boxed, but it is organic. It is from Jumilla, which I had to look up, that is in the SE area...
  10. Elle Bieling

    The Miracle of Kinesiology Tape

    I am telling an anecdotal story about my knees and their health as they age. I am an RN and a yoga teacher, with experience in occupational injuries (Work Comp) and the dynamics of the human body. I know my way around musculoskeletal injuries, at least a bit. Periodically, I have had issues...
  11. Elle Bieling

    A New Beer for the Holy Year!

    How great, that Estrella Galicia, one of my favorite beers along the Camino, is now brewing "Estrella del Camino," made from natural ingredients from different Camino routes, in a celebratory tribute to Xacobeo, 2021-2022. Read the article here. I may have to go on a Camino, just to try this...
  12. Elle Bieling

    Large meal at midday like Iberian Culture? Is it for you?

    Just curious if anyone has tried to alter their eating patterns after spending time in Spain and/or Portugal? Because of the American culture's love of the large meal in the evening, I have found this difficult to implement in my own life with much success. The days that I do have the larger...
  13. Elle Bieling

    Galicia's Highest Swing?

    Just prior to the pandemic, I walked the Camino Sanabrés, as an extension of the "Camino Fonseca," starting in Salamanca. Apparently, according to my helpful friend, @Betterisgood, who lives in A Coruña and was able to walk a few stages this year, there has been considerable work done on the...
  14. Elle Bieling

    Camino Sanabrés EBook, Downloadable Digital Guide [Paid]

    Elle Bieling submitted a new resource: Camino Sanabrés EBook Digital Guide - This downloadable PDF features the beautiful and mountainous Sanabrés, with rich historical value. Read more about this resource...
  15. Elle Bieling

    Camino Teresiano E-Book Guide in PDF Format [Paid]

    Elle Bieling submitted a new resource: Camino Teresiano E-Book Guide in PDF Format - The Camino Teresiano, AKA Ruta Teresiano, St. Teresa's Way from the Cradle to the Grave Read more about this resource...
  16. Elle Bieling

    New Ecological Albergue in San Marcelos, 7 km from Grado

    Hello all. I was just contacted by Max and Alice who are a French couple who have just opened up a new Donativo along the Primitivo in the hamlet of San Marcelos. I thought I'd pass along the information from them. Name : Casita Mandala This is a small ecological and Permaculture project. We...
  17. Elle Bieling

    Caminos Teresianos, De la Cuna al Sepulcro (From the Cradle to the Grave)

    Hello fellow peregrinos. I have finally completed my website pages, regarding my travels and experiences on the Caminos Teresianos, also known as the Ruta Teresiana. It is either a 107 km or 117 km route, depending on whether you choose the Northern Route, or the Southern Route. We chose the...
  18. Elle Bieling

    No Blisters over 560 Km (or any other foot issues)!

    I would love to share my personal experience with learning from our fabulous forum members, regarding how to manage your feet on the Camino. I have just returned from my customized Camino, doing the Camino Teresiano, connecting to Salamanca from Alba de Tormes on the Camino Natural Via de la...
  19. Elle Bieling

    Buying a Hamlet in Galicia

    Just had to share this most interesting article, of a group friends buying an entire hamlet along the Camino Primitivo! Hmm, time to gather the friends?? Group of friends buy entire abandoned Spanish village to fulfil retirement dream
  20. Elle Bieling

    Camino dos Faros

    I have read some accounts of pilgrims completing this route, but have never seen such a great write up of it. Here it is! 200 km, eight stages from Malpica to Finisterre. The video is lovely. A short alternative to the Camino del Norte? Walk backwards to Santiago afterward? Lots of ideas...

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