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I’m sure that the title of this piece will already have turned off the purists, who have already moved on to more esoteric subjects. But, give me two minutes and hear me out. First, remember that we are human beings who, from time to time, need a room to ourselves, private washing facilities...
Good morning and Happy Easter live from the Camino Mozarabe. I’m currently towards the end of my second week of walking from Almeria, and I’m now halfway between Granada and Cordoba. The conditions over the past two weeks have been almost perfect for walking, beautiful sunny skies, but not yet...
I'm planning to walk 1000 miles starting from Almeria on April 3rd, combining Mozarabe, VdlP, Sanabres and Ingles.
I've walked Frances + Muxia Fisterra (1000 kms) in 2017, Caminho Portugese in 2018 and most of the Cami San Jaume (Camino Catalan) in 2019. It would be nice to sit down for a beer...
I was asked to submit an article about walking the Camino Frances for an on-line magazine, and it seems to have been well received. Perhaps some others may be happy to read it?
Stepping on My Shadow – Walking the Camino de Santiago
It’s six-thirty in the morning, and my shadow is reaching out...
I’m embarking on the Cami St Jaume in three weeks, my first of several Caminos that doesn’t end at SdC. I anticipate that I will end somewhere between Monzon and Huesca, but am not certain how I will get back to Barcelona for my homeward flight. Is the public transportation frequent and...
I'm a moderately fit Englishman, 60 years old, planning to start from the Pilgrims office at around 10.30 on Saturday March 18th. Aiming for a night stop at Valcarlos, but, who knows, if I am still breathing, I may try to get to Roncesvalles. Anyone else with similar ideas willing to keep me...
Being a first-timer, and starting in March, which is a bit earlier than I intended, I wanted to say how incredibly useful this forum has been in my planning. Every single unknown that was buzzing in my head has found an answer here. I'm celebrating reaching the venerable age of 60, and...
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