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  1. happymarkos

    Listening to Music/Audiobooks/Podcasts while making the pilgrimage?

    From memory John Brierly suggested in his books on the Camino not to take any electronic items that will detract from the experience He makes the point it’s an “inner” journey as well as an “outer” one. My only electronic device is a smart phone to make bookings, take photos and check emails...
  2. happymarkos

    Looking For a 5-7 Day Easy and Relatively Flat Camino

    Not sure how much training you will have done and over what distances. Three months training is the ideal. A marathon runner doesn’t decide only a little time before. The CF is like back to back half marathons at a walking pace week after week. Nearly 2 million steps in total. If there is no...
  3. happymarkos

    AA and reflection time on the Camino/ newsarticle.

    There are English speaking meetings also. English language meetings of AA in Spain is looked after by the UK AA organisation. Best to check there. Know Madrid has many weekly meetings.
  4. happymarkos

    Newly minted EU citizen

    I think the medical benefits are excellent and a fraction of USA fees etc
  5. happymarkos

    Need to pause for 3 days

    Ignore the Stages in Brierley’s book. They are age and fitness dependent, many people have injuries trying to do too much. My observation is that around 50% have some by Burgos. I like the saying “if you want to arrive like a young person, start off like an old one.. slow and shorter...
  6. happymarkos

    Arrivals in Santiago impacted by the pandemic-some statistics

    Greetings, Tradition is that years that fall on a Sunday that coincide with the Saint's day are declared by the Cathedral Authorities as Holy Years. They occur in 5,6 and 11 years intervals. 2021 was such a Holy year. Pilgrims who visit the shrine are granted a plenary indulgence. As previously...
  7. happymarkos

    Deteriorating Behavior

    I agree especially about the donativos. On the VDLP one large one told me the average was about €4 and they provided evening meals and breakfast. Shameful really they way it is abused. Mark
  8. happymarkos

    The International Associations of Friends of the Camino met in Frómista August 27

    Is there a summary of their deliberations?
  9. happymarkos

    The Fragrance of Spain

    I miss the wonderful taste of oranges in Spain. Nothing else like them.
  10. happymarkos

    Visa dangers for volunteers

    Fully agree, volunteer nothing. Its difficult though, I had been up since about 6am and it was now about 6pm and tired from travelling. Really caught completely off guard. There was an elderly American couple also in trekking clothes who came in on the same flight from Spain and in transit...
  11. happymarkos

    Windy maps

    Yes Ivar, I use it a lot as it has the caminos already loaded for many routes. Can also be used elsewhere. Seasons Greetings Regards Mark
  12. happymarkos

    Hurray! Milestone reached! 10 000 kilometers on Caminos de Santiago.

    I like the quote although don’t fully understand it. Looks very profound. Quite deep. Yes I think it’s about the journey, not the destination. Have been back about 4 times since and still no magic in Santiago. A German friend believes the whole CF is like being in a spiritually charged tunnel...
  13. happymarkos

    Hurray! Milestone reached! 10 000 kilometers on Caminos de Santiago.

    Thank you Bjorgts, really appreciate your insights. Will file for further reflections. Was this the Camino working on you at some intrinsic level? I know it changed me in ways I couldn't identify at the time. One of the first shocks was on arriving at Santiago I felt disappointed with what I...
  14. happymarkos

    Hurray! Milestone reached! 10 000 kilometers on Caminos de Santiago.

    Hi Bjorgts You look fantastic. Please share your top 5-10 tips on what you have learnt including preparation, footwear and daily averages. I am only half way to your total. Buen Camino Mark
  15. happymarkos

    Article by Nancy Frey about the rise of Korean pilgrims on the Camino

    A Camino preparation guide has also been translated into Korean and is available on Google as an e-book. “Camino Ready. Backpacks, Boots & (no) Blisters”. So resources are evolving to help them prepare. Lots of positive feedback Happymark
  16. happymarkos

    Camino Associations in Mexico, Chile and other Spanish speaking countries

    Raggy Thank you for the effort you put into providing the above information. Your email came while i was walking the Ingles and so put aside to look at later. Will follow up and see how I get on. I certainly come across Spanish speakers from South and Central America however have never found...
  17. happymarkos

    Survey about Camino de Santiago for my Bachelor's Thesis

    Hi Hubert, Happy to participate however the question about attending mass regularly is a yes no. It doesn't allow for people of other faiths who pray regularly or attend a religious service from time to time. Otherwise a good initial survey. Like others I would be interested in seeing the final...
  18. happymarkos

    Camino Associations in Mexico, Chile and other Spanish speaking countries

    Thank you Felipe Really appreciate you replying. I have sent an email to the address it56NY provided and asked if they have a mailing address. Perhaps if it is OK, you might mention I have sent an email. Buen Camino Mark
  19. happymarkos

    Camino Associations in Mexico, Chile and other Spanish speaking countries

    Many thanks for your efforts; really appreciated. I will follow up on group in Mexico City. Buen Camino
  20. happymarkos

    Camino Associations in Mexico, Chile and other Spanish speaking countries

    I am doing some research and finding it very difficult to locate details and addresses of Camino Associations in Mexico, Chile and many other Spanish speaking countries. I have full details on the 40+ in Spain. I have addresses from the Confraternity of St James in London for Puerto Rica...

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