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LOL-- I appreciate the heads up, Rebekah!
When I was younger, I used to be a really picky eater, but in the last 6/7 years I've really opened up and even become something of a foodie, so I'm very much looking forward to experiencing good food in Spain. Of course, my budget is an issue :? but...
This was also really helpful, so thank you! We are planning to walk to Muxia after we arrive in Santiago, so according to my math that puts us at about 624 miles in total, or 1004 km. Then we'll bus back to Santiago and stay in Barcelona for a day before leaving, so we'll need a little extra...
Thank you, Martin, both for your really helpful reply on this post and also for my 'perks of El Camino' post I made a few weeks ago! :)
I have emailed them inquiring and I will see!
One of my concerns is whether or not I will be permitted to camp on hostel property. Of course I am willing to...
I apologize ahead of time if there's a post out there for this, but I couldn't find anything recent...
Is there an estimate of how much money it costs per day, living simply on El Camino?
It would be helpful if it was in USD but I can certainly figure out the conversion myself.
If it helps, I...
Thank you SO much, Johnnie!
I tried to do some research myself on the American Pilgrims site you linked but it appears you need to pay for a membership. :/ I did a little research myself, though, and while it appears I have found the appropriate place in SJPdP...
Hello, my name is Lindsay and I will be arriving SJPdP in on June 14th, 2010.
I'll be walking El Camino Frances with my friend Nelle, and we are going to be bringing sleeping bags and splitting the weight of a 2 person, lightweight tent between us to ensure that we will have a place to sleep...
Aaah I'm still so new to the forum, I thought I might get an email or something when I got responses!!
My apologies for coming back so late, and thank you so much for your responses... I don't think I've ever been so excited for anything in my entire life. xD Of course I'm making an effort to...
Hello! My name is Lindsay and I will be a pilgrim this year, beginning in SJPdP.
I've definitely been warned about the crowds, but this is the right time for me, and I plan on making the most of the experience. :D
I'm looking for a list of people's favorite sights/experiences on El Camino...
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