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  1. PilgrimJames

    Tips for securing a bed at Albergue de La Faba during the busy September season on Camino Frances

    I stayed there in September 2015 with some friends. One of my special memories. The old church beside the albergue is simple and beautiful. Our hostess was wonderful, quiet and really interesting to speak to. It was nice to stay there before continuing on up to O'Cebriero the following morning...
  2. PilgrimJames

    Ruins of San Antón

    This is a period of over 870 years, almost a millennium. I think it should be understood that there may have been many versions of buildings on the San Anton site over that period. For a simple instance, the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela in not the original building constructed on the site...
  3. PilgrimJames

    How many days are needed for the Camino Frances ?

    Yes. Dancing with a Cuban will do it every time! The brain and 'mature' body are not always in sync. BTW 32 days for me, in answer to the original question. Give yourself 40 plus days as advised earlier and remember it is NOT a race. I thoroughly enjoyed the extra days at the end. Brierley's...
  4. PilgrimJames

    Death of a German pilgrim on the Camino Frances

    So sad to learn this news. Rest peacefully Pilgrim. RIP. My sincere condolences to his daughter and to all his loved ones.
  5. PilgrimJames

    Disposable Wipes

    There is no 'maintenance crew' but us pilgrims. Apart from the many wonderful volunteers who paint the yellow arrows etc. And I hope that it remains that way. This is an issue that has been raised before and no doubt will be raised again in the future. Meantime be prepared to be amazed and...
  6. PilgrimJames

    Disposable Wipes

    Most wet wipes are NOT biodegradable and can take 100 years or longer for them to disappear. They are not flushable and can also clog up sewage pumps and boat propellers. Not to mention littering our beaches and pollution of seawater and marine life. People need to get themselves informed. I...
  7. PilgrimJames

    Albergue “El Refugio” in La Faba totally destroyed by fire

    Very little point in speculating. In the end it's a real tragedy for La Faba community /village primarily and also pilgrims. From the photos of the damage it looks like it will be quite some time before redevelopment. Local regulations will deal with other matters I suppose
  8. PilgrimJames

    Albergue “El Refugio” in La Faba totally destroyed by fire

    Heartbreaking. La Fabe is such a beautiful village and pilgrim traffic is so important to their economy. Hopefully they can recover from this tragedy. Thank God people are safe and nobody injured. I enjoyed my stay in La Fabe 2015. Fond memories...
  9. PilgrimJames

    Same Camino over and over again

    Good question. I did CF just once. Intention was to do one Camino. 4 Caminos later I am beginning to feel a draw back to CF. This is totally unexpected for me. Not sure if this is due to the pandemic or some of the wonderful recent posts on Facebook looking back on the Frances. One thing I'm...
  10. PilgrimJames

    Update and farewell to Albergue Villares de Orbigo

    I don't have the words to express the sadness I feel. Like so many on the forum it was inspiring to follow your journey. Following the anticipation of opening and then having to close are a couple of days. Phew! Gut wrenching. Then opening up again, few pilgrims and another wave of covid...
  11. PilgrimJames

    Hoy ha llegado a Santiago, Robert, desde Leipzig. 3379 Km. Today he has arrived in Santiago, Robert, from Leipzig

    Such a massive achievement. Congratulations to Robert. Giving hope for our future. So few can do this in these difficult times. There must be a very special story here. Please tell us about it sometime. Feliz Navidad Robert 😊
  12. PilgrimJames

    Quiz No. 4!

    No 5 is Portomarin No 4 Carrion ? No. 3 Castrojeriz I recognize No 2 but can not think of place. No 1 Estrella?
  13. PilgrimJames

    Today early start,but going nowhere

    Understood
  14. PilgrimJames

    Gareth from Dublin on Camino yesterday.

    I am jealous! Don't mind admitting it. Enjoy every single moment. Buen Camino!
  15. PilgrimJames

    La Peregrina

    The Camino is part of who I am. It is a part of me, and I am a part of it.
  16. PilgrimJames

    R.I.P. Leslie Harman, peregrina/professor/author

    RIP
  17. PilgrimJames

    Those grim Camino pictures - :)

    A picture for life
  18. PilgrimJames

    On the Camino

    You paint memories wonderfully. Thank you
  19. PilgrimJames

    American pilgrim dies while walking Camino

    May you rest in peace fellow pilgrim. My condolences to your wife, family and fellow pilgrims
  20. PilgrimJames

    Disparaging "The Way"

    I can't comment or critique as I did not watch the movie from beginning to end. I did however intentionally avoid the movie before I first walked in 2015. I did not want to be influenced by this, or by Paulo Coelho or Shirley McLean before I set off walking. I waited a lot of years and wanted...

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