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  1. Dael

    The Pointing Pilgrims of Monte de Gozo

    It is recorded that medieval pilgrims travelled in groups for safety. The first member of any group to see the cathedral was given the title ‘Rex’ (King). That is why these statues were placed here.
  2. Dael

    2015 OCTOBER PILGRIMS

    Hi all, on 8th October I will be leaving Santiago to walk to St.Jean as part of a longer walk. Please take time to say Hi if we meet. Enjoy your space.
  3. Dael

    Statue of St James

    Sorry to be pedantic, but, "head banging" isn't quite correct - on the reverse side of the Tree of Jesse is a statue thought to be of one of the architects of the building Master Mateau. Pilgrims touched their forehead to the statues' forehead 3 times to share his knowledge.
  4. Dael

    Camino Zoos and Wildlife

    The most favourable time to see and experience "wildlife" is just before dawn. They are commonly to be found in communal sleeping areas. There is a species which stirs very early in the morning and rearranges all of their belongings noisily. The "wildlife" are to be found in close proximity to...
  5. Dael

    Say you had from Christmas to April free. What would you do?

    Winter on the Francais is very quiet and the cold never became unbearable. Have you thought of Roncesvalles to Santiago then turning south and walking the Via de la Plata in reverse?
  6. Dael

    Napoleon Route. Why so few shelters for walkers?

    Following a horrible tragedy in the mountains of Scotland a number of years ago many shelters were demolished. The reasoning was that the unskilled/unwary were lured further into danger by their presence, thinking that if they pushed on they would be safe in a shelter. Children died. It would...
  7. Dael

    Can vertigo be an issue?

    I'm not to happy on high places and the bridge into Portomarine didn't upset me BUT the steps up into the town just after the bridge really got to me.
  8. Dael

    About letting go -

    Enjoy your time on the Camino, BUT, the hardest "letting go" you will do is after you are home. Letting go of the Camino. In truth you cannot, because the Way becomes part of you, a lovely warm cosy part which is very hard to ignore. It keeps calling.
  9. Dael

    pretty sure i am leaving the camino after tomorrow

    I was "stuck" with a Camino companion whom I just didn't like (come to think of it it happened twice). I got out of the situation by pulling a "rest day" and met new faces. It may be that the route isn't wrong for you but the people you are travelling with!!!!
  10. Dael

    Restrictions on Cyclists

    Hi all, I have both cycled and walked the Camino so can see things from both sides. While walking, wearing my kilt, I was overtaken by a fast moving, well spaced out, string of 5 cyclists. I had no warning of their approach and the first brushed my shoulder as she passed. I was still cursing as...
  11. Dael

    Eating well on the Camino Frances

    Hi, In Carron de los Condes the menu offered to us was:- (copied verbatim from the menu) Langoustines followed by roast sucking pig, Muffled Spuid Priest fashion salmon Grilled goldenfinch Roast sucking Damb Young Bull Steak Grilled Tenderbin Veal jam & cheese Suaking demb chops Mujjled Godfish...
  12. Dael

    El Camino Hogmanay

    Hi Johnnie, fae a very cold and snowy Markinch. I am with you in spirit (last night it was "Oban"). Over my years of wandering I have often pondered on why some enterprising soul hasn't invented dehydrated whisky for folks like us. Stay strong and enjoy yourself. Yours Aye Dael
  13. Dael

    The Peaceable: A New Place to Stop on the Meseta

    Hi all, I dropped in to visit Rebekah and her husband when I passed through on a cold day in February this year. The warmth of the welcome and hospitality they extended to me still generates a warm glow when I think about it. Although the building was far from finished it was clear that this was...
  14. Dael

    Arriving in Pamplona at 5.30am - help!

    Hi, Re Cizur Minor. The albergie Roncal is wonderful but be aware that it doesn't open until 4pm. I can reinforce the info about the local meal, it was one of the best I had on the whole journey. Mirabel, who is multi-lingual, will point you in the right direction. Dael
  15. Dael

    Where is it ??????????' Donde está ????????????'

    Hi, I find it usefull to carry a wee notebook and note where and when I take every photo. Dael
  16. Dael

    Camino, nieve, música.- Camino, snow and music

    Good morning Javier. Great photographs please keep them coming. I would think that you are going to have fun in the mud in a day or two. Enjoy your space. Dael
  17. Dael

    Insurance

    Travel Insurance Hi, I have twice had cover while walking the camino with a U.K. company - "Globelink" Telephone No.0870 112 8208. From memory 6 weeks cover was circa £60/70. Unfortunately I had to use the cover and found the service superb. Dael
  18. Dael

    Travelers Insurance

    Travel Insurance. If you come from UK/EEC please carry your E111. You will be asked for this if you have to attend a Doctor or Hospital. Treatment is free. In addition I had travel insurance and I am afraid I had to use it. When I was stricken during the night I was able to telephone the...
  19. Dael

    Returned from Santiago

    Hi, Sorry to hear that 'real' life intruded on your camino. Love the photo Dael
  20. Dael

    Returned from Santiago

    Good Evening Gentlemen, Nice to read postings from you both. Wannes - in case you are wondering I walked the full distance nae bother. I still remember the Spanish phrase we learned when we shared a beer but I didn't get to try it out. I do hope you meant "funny" in the amusing sense. Paul -...

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