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That was the medieval tradition, as pilgrims would reportedly collect a shell on the beach in finisterra and later "proved" at home that they had done the pilgrimage to Santiago.
Anyway, buen camino, uphill, downhill and on the flat land!
No encounters whatsoever during my March 2013 Camino Frances, also with regard to some of the locations mentioned earlier.
My advice: always check the mattress you will be sleeping on.
Got the credencial yesterday and now try to do the final packing. Intend to arrive in Roncesvalles on 28 Feb, but given the intense weather conditions and snow, I am thinking of starting in Pamplona instead. I guess this will be a last minute decision.
Thank you very much indeed for all the help...
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