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Couldn't help but notice when visiting the cathedral last week that St. James -- in addition to being off-limits for hugging -- has lost his infamous wide-eyed, startled look. I'm a little surprised that such a venerable icon can be modified so dramatically. Has anyone else noticed this? Other...
This showed up in my inbox the other day: https://www.elcaminoconcorreos.com/en/accommodations
It appears to be published by Correos, and from the few towns I sampled seems to be pretty comprehensive. If it is as good as it seems to be it will be a very useful tool for planning. I'd welcome...
...but don't stop thinking about today, either. I'm reminded in this winter of our camino discontent of my all-time favorite poem, "Ithaka" (Google it) by the Greek poet C.P. Cavafy. As the dream of a 2021 camino gradually and sadly concedes to the reality of the pandemic in Spain it's probably...
As a superannuated (ahem!) hiker I am a little intimidated by the lengthy and said-to-be-demanding Tuscany segment from San Gimignano to Monteriggioni. It looks like Colle di Val d'Elsa would be a good intermediate point to stop, but it is not clear whether that town is on the route or close...
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