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Given the estimations that it may be summer 2021 before we American's can safely walk Camino again and that I am VERY concerned about not wanting to overwhelm the small hamlets. I was thinking about the viability of walking 12 days on the Le Puy instead of the Camino Frances. My readings and...
3 days from starting my next Camino and dreamed of fireflies in a meadow at eventide. I know there is a literary and folkloric connection between fireflies and the Camino - but for the life of me I can recall no specific stories.
Were they featured in a portion of 'The Pilgrimage'? Please...
My partner and I have been planning on doing the CP starting in early Sept. but he is having difficulty with his foot - he had a bad bout of plantar fasciitis late last year and it may be springing back up. We have already bought our tickets and I will be walking but wondering if the last 100km...
I am walking the Portuguese this coming September - haven't made any final decisions regarding which route - yet. Tell me about the monastery, convent, church, kiosk which took your breathe away and made your day a memorable one. TIA!
Couple of vegan Americans headed to one of the more isolated and under serviced Caminos this year. No worries - we plan on camping. What are our best European options for backpacking stove & fuel?
I took these photos on May 27th 2017 at about 9:00am between Cacabelos and Vega de Valcarce. The photos were taken with my phone and these are non-photoshop versions. Anyone know what these blue plants are? My favorite theory is that they are the primary vegetable of the Smurfs. Thanks in...
Am currently on the Camino Frances with limited connectivity. I had a horrific day on the trail out of SJPP due to the windstorm. I heard from some Portuguese pilgrims that several people had to be rescued. Anyone have any links or knowledge?
Starting my Camino from SJPP on May 1st. Just bought a FABULOUS pair of brand new, waterproof boot gaiters for $2USD (1.6GBP, 1.85Euro) at a community sale. They weigh 9.7ounces (.27kilog) which would put me 3 ounces over my maximum dry weight. Knowledgable pilgrims, are they worth adding? I...
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