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  1. gollygolly

    Listening to music while on the camino

    There are some amazing podcasts and a stunning series of stimulating tunes to be enjoyed on any of the Camino's that might be trod, wherever those are geographically located. These podcasts and tunes are to be found on Channel Nature and can be readily heard, require no ear pods or headphones...
  2. gollygolly

    Walking on the Camino - from today’s Guardian newspaper

    Perhaps of interest for some : https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/mar/27/a-new-start-after-60-divorce-mortally-wounding-walked-camino-de-santiago
  3. gollygolly

    Program to sssist rubbish clearing while on the Camino

    There is a wonderful initiative to encourage those walking on the Camino to try and help 'clear-up' litter / rubbish that has been left along the way. To assist with collecting the rubbish, Correos, the Spanish postal service, are providing free bags at the following locations : Oficina de...
  4. gollygolly

    Expat question: Is the TIE valid ID for albergues

    Suggest that while the TIE will almost certainly be sufficient for you staying at all albergues on your route, there is no harm in also taking your passport. Circumstances can change, as I found for myself, having to make a break from the Camino and head to the UK rapidísimo. The TIE alone...
  5. gollygolly

    Camino Skies movie

    Thanks for highlighting the film... it is not that recent, though for those interested, some details can be read/seen here : https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/camino-skies-2019 which includes the trailer for the film.
  6. gollygolly

    Exploring Shorter Camino Routes: Adding on to a Longer Camino Trip

    It is a wonderful Camino, and could be started in Vigo or depending on your time available, started in Oporto. In my view, the Variante Espiritual, which includes the Ruta de Piedra y Agua, is especially special. However, the Variante Espiritual includes a quite demanding up-hill walk from...
  7. gollygolly

    Holy year 2021-22 30euro coin

    The 30.00€ commemorative coin for the Año Xacobeo 2021/2022 is available from https://tienda.fnmt.es/fnmttv/ and is also available elsewhere, including https://lamasbolano.com/tienda/ The coin is available in 2 formats, one in a simple transparent plastic 'sleeve' for protection, which is...
  8. gollygolly

    Coincidence?

    I am not in any way certain, though I would think that the inclusion of the 'star' on the bottle label might very well have been inspired by the botafumeiro. The connection of Estrella Galicia with both Santiago and the Camino is strong, and a 'limited edition' beer was launched for the...
  9. gollygolly

    Latin names on compostelas.

    Apologies if my post was in any way disconcerting, as no offence or 'spins', was intended. Totally accepting that mistakes happen. We are all human, including the incredible folk at the Pilgrims Office who volunteer their time and give so much for the Camino community. My post was simply to...
  10. gollygolly

    Latin names on compostelas.

    My understanding is that there are two styles of certificate that are issued at the Pilgrims Office. For those who walked with a stated purpose of religion / spiritual, the Compostela will be in Latin, and the pilgrims name will be inscribed in Latin. For those people who walked without...
  11. gollygolly

    Earning and presenting multiple Compostelas in Santiago

    No judgement on your plans, as each to their own. My understanding is that you are entering Spain and will have a visa giving 90 days in the country for you to undertake your plan of walking 4 separate Caminos, and you're allowing 88 days for the walking. A very, very tight planned schedule...
  12. gollygolly

    Some of the science on what walking does for us.

    This is from the Guardian newspaper : https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jul/28/its-a-superpower-how-walking-makes-us-healthier-happier-and-brainier which was published on Sunday 28th Worth the read !
  13. gollygolly

    Happy Father's Day to All You Camino Daddies!

    'I was surprised one year on the Camino to learn that Spain and other countries also celebrated Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, not just North Americans.' 'Mother's Day' is celebrated on the first Sunday of May in Spain, while in the UK it is celebrated on the 4th Sunday during Lent. Originally...
  14. gollygolly

    Transformational nature of pilgrimage

    ... but as I approached the site a wave of emotion overtook me. I can't honestly say there was any trama involved, but it was a life changing experience. I found your honest, open personal sharing very moving. Would you please share what music you have playing when you ascend and move...
  15. gollygolly

    A personal appeal to the Camino 'community'

    Pia.🙏🏽💪🏾🙏🏽💋 :):):) 🙏🙏🙏🙏
  16. gollygolly

    A personal appeal to the Camino 'community'

    For Pia May the gentle light and warmth of the Angel who guards you, surround and sustain you in body, soul and spirit. Chinacat - so many thanks for your supportive words and thoughts which are very appreciated and valued.
  17. gollygolly

    A personal appeal to the Camino 'community'

    I hope Pia feels strengthened by the love and prayers flying her way from so many parts of the world. Mine come to you both from Nova Scotia, on Canada's Atlantic coast. So many Camino angels help support us on the hard parts of our the path. Not that I ever doubted the tremendous power of...
  18. gollygolly

    A personal appeal to the Camino 'community'

    My thoughts and prayers are with Pia Isabella and her family. Anorexia affects the whole family and I understand how wretched you all must be feeling. You are so understanding in writing abut how Anorexia affects the whole family and how wretched we are all feeling. The messages being...
  19. gollygolly

    A personal appeal to the Camino 'community'

    Prayers and miracles for Pia. Thank you Chris, and also thinking of you about to set out on your own Camino - wishing you the best of experiences, which I am very confident it will be.
  20. gollygolly

    A personal appeal to the Camino 'community'

    #PrayersForPia going up. Dios te bendiga As with all the thoughts and prayers received, yours is very welcomed and a tremendous source of support in this personally difficult time. Many thanks indeed and blessings for you and those you know and cherish.

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