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A certain guide re via Francigena I am reading says that 'virtually all hostels (excepting religious hostels)are members of the International youth hostel association and you'll need to be a member'.
is this still the case? no problem if it is, just need to know so I can get the cards, etc...
I am introducing a small group to the Camino Frances in April, from St. Jean to Logrono. In case any of them want a break from the albergues (or a night away from my snoring) can pilgrims recommend any good moderately priced places with single rooms/double rooms with perhaps a bit of character...
Ellen and I walked the Le Puy to Conques route for two weeks a month ago, great weather, good people, lovely scenery, all that we expected and a lovely contrast to the Camino in Spain.
One question however has anyone else noticed that there appears to be a differance between the length between...
Wanting to keep our Camino spirit alive and guided by Frey's article re what to do when the yellow arrows no longer show the way (post camino blues) :
We organised a Camino night before Christmas, we had Spanish wine and food and we invited pilgrims we know and who had walked last...
We are just back home from the Camino Frances and the following information may be useful
Firstly numbers: we had expected lots of walkers. However we started this year's atape in Ponferrada and from there to Sarria we met even less walkers than last year. Some nationalities seemed to be...
Firstly the introduction, I was trained as an archaeologist and worked for nearly 20 years as a museum curator but in 2002 I managed to change job to being a development officer and am also a life coach. My wife, Ellen and I have been walking the Camino Frances in bits for the last three years...
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