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  1. Vacajoe

    Aloha! Big Island pilgrim hikes?

    Aloha my fellow peregrinos! I’m back house sitting in Hawaii (Hilo-area) for a few weeks and looking to see if any fellow pilgrims are around and up for hiking! Or even just meeting up to chat about all things Camino. Mahalo!
  2. Vacajoe

    Denver Pilgrims?

    In Arvada until July 31 and looking for some local Pilgrim events/hikes. Anyone here from there? I reached out to the local APOC chapter, too.
  3. Vacajoe

    DETOUR: bridge out near Canfranc

    The line bridge across the river between Canfranc Estacion and Canfranc Pueblo has been closed due with an unknown ETA of when it will reopen (it’s currently off its pylons). Instead of walking the trail, you’ll have to walk the highway shoulder for this stage.
  4. Vacajoe

    EE to eliminate free roaming

    Sadly, starting in June 2023, UK mobile provider EE will eliminate free EU roaming for its paypack users, subjecting them to the same charges as it’s regular subscribers: €2 a day or €10 for a week. Most other UK sims have been charging this for awhile, but EE was my service of choice because...
  5. Vacajoe

    A storm approaches! (Mid-April weather)

    After days of sunshine, blue skies, and melting snow, another winter storm will be hitting the Pyrenees this week. Prepare for howling winds, freezing rain, and perhaps more snow. Pilgrims should ALWAYS check their weather apps, checkin with tourism offices, and talk to locals when walking on...
  6. Vacajoe

    American pilgrims passing through London?

    Any American pilgrims passing through London in the next week? (Yeah yeah yeah, I know that seems very very specific and likely jingoistic, but I’m zeroing in on a specific demographic that tends to need some help while traveling 😎). I’m local for a bit and happy to meet up to discuss Camino...
  7. Vacajoe

    Zaragoza: mind blown!!!

    If you are traveling to/from the Camino and have a chance to visit Zaragoza, do it. If you are walking a Camino through or near here, definitely plan a stay. And if you ever have an opportunity to spend Good Friday during the evening processions….🤯 This city is historic six ways over and...
  8. Vacajoe

    LIVE from the Camino Stage 1: Somport to Canfranc Pueblo (12km)

    Walked the first stage of this route from the Somport Pass to Canfranc Pueblo which is only 12kms but was more tiring than similar stage distances due to the altitude, weather, and trail conditions. A recent snowstorm dumped over a foot of snow at the pass and even though it is quickly...
  9. Vacajoe

    LIVE from the Camino Opening Day at Canfranc Pueblo!

    A welcome to all pilgrims journeying their way to Santiago! The Elías Valiña Donativo at Canfranc Pueblo on the Camino Aragonés officially opens today at 1400 hours and will not close until 0800 on November 1st. FICS hospitaleros welcome you to stop in between 1400-2200 to say hello, take a...
  10. Vacajoe

    Spectacular Canfranc Estacion!

    Visited the long-awaited restored train station at Canfranc Estacion and I must say that it’s truly a jewel. Sure, some elements were removed and will be missed, but only purists will notice. They saved what they could, copied what they couldn’t, and have successfully created a beautiful space...
  11. Vacajoe

    Thoughts on “Santiago - the Camino within”

    This movie just premiered across America in a one-night only Fathom event. Mixed thoughts on it. Anyone care to share their review?
  12. Vacajoe

    Madrid: airport, bus, city, Camino

    Just ending a week in Madrid prior to heading out to serve as a hospitalero in Aragon and thought I’d give a brief update with info for pilgrims traveling through or starting from this fine city! AIRPORT: despite it being one of the busiest in Europe, immigration was quick and efficient. Easily...
  13. Vacajoe

    Thames Path advice

    Walking the Thames Path from Reading to London next weekend. Any advice from someone who has walked it before?
  14. Vacajoe

    Lisbon will be crowded (July/Aug ‘23)

    Just a heads up for those traveling to/from/through Lisbon this summer: the Catholic Youth Day is scheduled for July 30-August 8, 2023 there. Expect hundreds of thousands of youths there that week plus travel to get a bit packed pre and post. Additionally, hostels may not be available in Lisbon...
  15. Vacajoe

    LIVE from the Camino Chemin du Mont-Saint-Michel (Ouistreham)

    This overlooked route is one that English pilgrims would have followed after crossing the channel to France. About 120 miles long, it’s a beautiful (and relatively flat!) walk across Normandy from one beach to another! The path starts at a D-Day beach and ends with a traverse across the tidal...
  16. Vacajoe

    St James Way (Southern England)

    Day One: Portsmouth to Titchfield (12 miles) In the Middle Ages, the Reading Cathedral claimed to have the hand of St James and served as the center of that saint’s devotion in England. Pilgrims journeying to SdC would often start there and then walk south to Southampton to catch a boat to...
  17. Vacajoe

    Canfranc traffic jam on the Camino Aragon

    Unbelievable traffic jam in downtown Canfranc! Pilgrims should be aware that transit through the village may be delayed at times…😎 (see link below - sorry if you don’t have Facebook, but I don’t own the rights to the video)
  18. Vacajoe

    Portsmouth to Southampton to Reading Abbey

    My wife and I will be walking The Pilgrims Way in southern England from the ferry landing in Portsmouth to the Reading Abbey this August 2022. I have been in touch with the local Pilgrim association, but curious if anyone has walked it recently (in either direction).
  19. Vacajoe

    Considering Caen to Mont St Michel

    Walked numerous Caminos and now looking at the eight stages between Caen and Mont Saint Michel in France. Has anyone walked that specific route? I have resource pages but would love first-hand info from someone who has physically completed it.
  20. Vacajoe

    LIVE from the Camino It’s snowing, but it’s open!

    Starting its first full year of operation after a soft opening in 2021, the pilgrim albergue in Canfranc Pueblo officially opened today with a lovely dedication ceremony and a dusting of snow! Named in honor of Elias Valiña, the lovely donativo is on a fantastic route that sees only a small...

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