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The other thing I think people don't consider is that, for Europeans, traveling from one country to another European country is the equivalent of Americans traveling around the States. It's easy to go around the States. Just as its easy to be in Europe and travel around the European countries...
I'm glad you said this. I'm always surprised by how people think that travel can be considered so nonchalantly for Americans. For most people I know, overseas travel just isn't a consideration due to the cost. Contrary to popular belief, not all Americans are dripping with diamonds and painted...
US geography is varied, beautiful, and eclectic. We have tropical beaches, trekking mountains, long hiking trails, fast rivers, glacial lakes, prairies, and cities: glamor cities, fashion cities, Cajun cities, musical cities. Basically, you name it, we got it. It's cheaper and faster to travel...
These are all so touching, I'm tearing up, I can't wait to participate.
I didn't know about bringing a stone from home. I'm glad I asked! Is the iron cross far from SJPP? In other words, how far will I be carrying that extra weight (and I bet I'll be glad to set it down, which I guess is the...
What are some traditions on the Camino? For example, I understand that there is a particular place to leave a rock, some people leave behind cairns, hugging St James in Santiago de Compostela, etc. What are some others?
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