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  1. PilgrimPillar

    Jewish Quarters?

    Most intact I believe is located in old center of Sevilla….Inclosed gateways and curfew on daily basis….?…..how was that accepted…?? Ultreia🙏🏼!
  2. PilgrimPillar

    How Important Was It To You To Do "Full" CF ?

    Completing pilgrimages in a “repetitive manner” since 2016 has learned me that there is a period of adaptation. For me that has ranged from 11 to 17 days. Then there is a change mentally and physically. I strongly recommend to walk 14 days plus to fully take ownership of the transformative...
  3. PilgrimPillar

    Requesting some thoughts (re starting point) from experienced pilgrims, please?

    Experiencing easter in Spain is special for all and everyone. Believers or non belivers….still hit’s home🙏🏼 Ultreia!
  4. PilgrimPillar

    Bizarre discovery about the two route options between Saint-Jean and Roncesvalles

    Winter route definately more gentle physically…..but visually…?…Napoleon is it Talk about kicking off a Camino with a bang. Just look at the scenery last July🙏🏼 ((Note that I would choose Valcarlos in uncertain weather.))
  5. PilgrimPillar

    Is this a bad summer to go on the Camino

    Nooooo…quite the contrary….it will bee the best summer in years….😊 Check out possibility to combine San Fermin festival in Pamplona and the weekend of St. James day in Santiago de Compostela…it can bee done….booking one day in advance as a precaution… Ultreia😁!
  6. PilgrimPillar

    One Day or Two? Walking the Camino from St Jean to Roncesvalles at 72

    Easy You…..fit and starting early with good weather….?? ….decide to continue or not around 11 km’s and some height meters….👍 You…not fit and wanting a sensible beginning of a long adventure….decide in advance to enjoy a early days end with new friends around 11 km’s…
  7. PilgrimPillar

    Epilog and reflections for those who await

    It will bee special🙏🏼
  8. PilgrimPillar

    Epilog and reflections for those who await

    Sandra Thx for responce. Patience is a virtue they say….a struggle for sure….I’m sure of this though….we will come out of this mess at one point….it’s a matter of time….and in retrospect aussie governance was a good one…?…...not unlikely🤔 The path awaits you Sandra🙏🏼 Lucky you- I’m in...
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    Epilog and reflections for those who await

    Epilog from returning after SJPP-SdC now in July On my flight home now. Time for some final thoughts of my Camino Frances from SJPP and tips for those who awaits. My pilgremage has this time around confirmed and reassured me that the magic is still there and it’s strong. First. No one...
  10. PilgrimPillar

    How busy are the albergues on the Francés?

    Good question ? How to predict August/September is tough as many pilgrims like myself has awaited going and is ready in early autumn. I came in on the 25th of July on foot from Frances aswell so this is my general take on it; Book ahead of possible At least check availability in beforehand...
  11. PilgrimPillar

    Top tips for July/August caminandes

    Window of opportunity is here now….reluctance for autumn optimism ☝️
  12. PilgrimPillar

    Top tips for July/August caminandes

    Came in on the very early morning of St James day. Tired and happy. Here is my top tips; Early mornings and half the days stage by 11-1200 for lower second part paces Protect your head from heatstroke with something you can drown in a fuente Book ahead if possible or at least call to check...
  13. PilgrimPillar

    Surplus accomodation planned for mass return of pilgrims?

    Spain officially gears up for opening up ASAP. BUT Two factor’s of importance; - Use of EU mandatory vaccination pass on flights and entry? - Uncertain level of control on aggressive mutations?? Personally and within my network we want to use any «window of opportunity” this spring/autumn...
  14. PilgrimPillar

    Story: The 3 Camino Amigos – Why it started to fall apart on the Camino Frances (and a Question)

    You are blessed with two very good friends......and you guys will enjoy whatever comes your way....gonna bee lot’s of stories I’m sure😅
  15. PilgrimPillar

    Story: The 3 Camino Amigos – Why it started to fall apart on the Camino Frances (and a Question)

    Imagine having so many factors operating day to day when on a camino; Level of restitution Grade of fitness How many kilos in the mochachilla Metabolism Blood sugar level Type of footwear Personality Stamina Natural pace Experience level Influx of weather type ...and so on... .....and so...
  16. PilgrimPillar

    What is Your Average Walking Distance per Day?

    One thesis I think is far more describing than distance is.....hours.... So......if one look into how many hours underway before looking into a place to sleep......I think that takes the physical ability aspect out of it..... Why is it so....? Say someone states walking 4 hours a day and the...
  17. PilgrimPillar

    Paraplegic and walking with crutches.....

    Thx🙏🏼 Daniel from London reached Santiago on the 28’th of July.....I’ve looked everywhere ..there stops all leads...hopefully something pops up
  18. PilgrimPillar

    Paraplegic and walking with crutches.....

    In May/June 2016 I walked upon a 25-30 year old guy walking Frances with a handicap. From memory he took around 10 steps supported by two crutches before pausing for a second. I was blown away by his willpower and stamina. From what I remember he successfully arrived Santiago and there was a...
  19. PilgrimPillar

    Where to spend a relaxing week post Camino

    Fisterra Fisterra Fisterra Just so important for many of us....a genuine place to decompress....and search for findings of St Jacob shells....
  20. PilgrimPillar

    Will We reach 'Peak Pilgrim' soon? On the Frances Route.

    Ripple effect allready imminent......no dip in numbers of peregrinos on Ingles after wholy week last spring ....flow just kept on and reasoning among locals was ripple from those who decided not to go Porto/Sarria on... My reflection is that «crowding» will support the alternative Caminos in a...

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