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FYI for you on the Camino...I live in Washington state and President Trump just now announced that travel from Europe into the USA will no longer be allowed for the next 30 days. This is unprecedented. We are all living in the making of profound and legendary history. Buen Camino my friends...
Hubby and I took this path down and we were wearing our hiking boots that we wear when we backpack the Sierras of California. If I would have worn regular sneakers, then there would have been no way to make it down safely. It's not that it's steep, it's your footing that you have to be careful...
I was there at the CDF in 2017 and it was magnificent. We got there early in the morning, but just within about 30 minutes, buses of tourists showed up and then the overcrowding began. There are tour buses that pass through here. I am doing the Camino again this summer, but won't be visiting CDF...
I used to be bothered by cell phone users, but in this day and age, it's the easiest way for people to communicate, relieve stress, etc. and I don't focus on that anymore. I love using my cell for photos and checking in with my family. Let it go and focus on what you do instead. Look inward to...
Then entire Camino is commercialized and a tourist spot...that's how they make money and it's okay...someone has to pay for it. I still love the Camino
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