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For those interested in the Dragonte Route out of Villafranca del Bierzo, things have changed a lot in the last year or so. I recommend consulting the facebook group, "Friends of Dragonte" for updates.
Previous threads here have featured articles about the Dragonte route out of Villafranca del Bierzo. A common thread (pun intended) in these articles has been how easy it was to get lost on the Dragonte, due to poor, or non-existing, way marking. Last autumn, Matt Sanchez, from Vega de Valcarce...
It usually goes just before the final blessing at the end of the mass. However, the first time I saw it was on All Saints Day, November 1, It "flew" before the mass began and after a lengthy procession of clergy and statue in and out of the cathedral. The nice thing about the before Mass...
Ola! Couldn't read the link, but I think if you have Brierley, Brent's account, the new yellow arrows and a general sense of direction, you will be fine. We didn't put up a great number of arrows, but if you keep your eyes open you should be fine. Buen camino!
Hello, Brent. I enjoyed reading your article, having got lost in 2015 on the Dragonte, with no guidebook, etc. I seemed to have got lost in the same places you did. I also did not know that one would have to actually walk IN a small river for awhile. I turned around when I came to that place but...
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