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I was wondering if anyone could direct me to a site/post that would have some numbers from the earlier years--numbers of pilgrims through the middle ages. I have read some comparisons that pilgrims receiving their compostelas now are close to the numbers of the middle ages...is this possible...
As I am now two days from Santiago I have to say that when I originally posted this question it was a little tongue in cheek, and a little diversion from the butterflies I had before I left. But I have to say that apart from once or twice when I was physically unable to climb into the top bunk...
Who would have thunk that an innocuous little thread about bunk beds would raise the hair and ire of pilgrims?!? I have enjoyed immensely the diversion and enlightenment of this thread--there is of course no right and wrong answer, only pilgrims thoughts and experiences, many funny :)
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Thank you William. I only started this thread to keep my mind off the fact that I am leaving next Monday for Paris and am a bundle of nerves. I'm finding it so interesting and calming. Thanks everyone for contributing :-)
I have one week to go before I leave for Paris and am a bundle of nerves--I need something to channel my thoughts away from the actual travel days to when I can just put my pack on and start walking...so something twigged when I was reading the Macabi skirt thread--someone CHOSE the top...
I have a Blue Cross Travel pak but am wondering how much coverage is needed/enough and if there are other providers with better ( I know, relative term) coverage. What do other Canadians use?
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