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  1. Richard Ray

    Accommodation in Villavante June 2022

    I've stayed at the Albergue Santa Lucia twice (2016 and 2019) and had a pretty good experience both times. The village is pretty moribund, but the hospitalera was kind, the meal was adequate, and the bunkroom was clean. We began our walk from downtown Léon, and if I'd had a bit more energy I...
  2. Richard Ray

    What is the meaning (if any) of this bas-relief?

    The symbol of a boat with a cross and disciples is an ancient image depicting "oneness" with Christ, and today is a symbol of ecumenical fraternity. See the image from Japanese Christian artist Sadao Watanabe below.
  3. Richard Ray

    Pilgrimage Lessons from the Camino de Santiago

    Here's a short reflection on lessons from the Camino
  4. Richard Ray

    Post-Camino Vacation Advice Sought

    Thanks for your note Annie. We had a lovely 10 days split between Santiago de Compostela, San Sebastian, and Barcelona. A bit rainy, but lovely anyway. Thanks. Rich
  5. Richard Ray

    Puente le Reina ‘German Church’

    I believe the arched structure over the doors are called "archivolts."
  6. Richard Ray

    Anyone planning to walk the Camino in May 2019

    Dear Nono - My friend Craig and I will be starting from the same place on the same day as you. Look for the two handsome men in their 60s. You can't miss us :)
  7. Richard Ray

    Route from San Sebastian/Irun to Pamplona?

    Thanks Jan.
  8. Richard Ray

    Route from San Sebastian/Irun to Pamplona?

    Does anyone know of an established walking route from San Sebastian or Irun to Pamplona (for the purpose of connecting to the CF)? If so, is it waymarked with albergues? Thanks for any help.
  9. Richard Ray

    San Sebastian to SJPdP?

    Very grateful to those of you who provided such helpful advice. Thanks.
  10. Richard Ray

    San Sebastian to SJPdP?

    I'm planning a May 2019 pilgrimage from SJPdP to Santiago. I'll be flying into Barcelona, taking a cheap flight to San Sebastian and then making my way to SJPdP. My thinking is to transit from San Sebastian airport to Hendaye, train from Hendaye to Bayonne, stay overnight in Bayonne, and then...
  11. Richard Ray

    Post-Camino Vacation Advice Sought

    Many thanks to all who have offered such terrific suggestions. Now I guess it's just a matter of choosing.....o_O
  12. Richard Ray

    Post-Camino Vacation Advice Sought

    Thanks Carol!
  13. Richard Ray

    Post-Camino Vacation Advice Sought

    Thanks Kanga. Castro-Urdiales looks very enticing!
  14. Richard Ray

    Post-Camino Vacation Advice Sought

    Hoping to walk my second camino in May 2019. Hoping to have my wife meet me in SdC. It will be our 40th wedding anniversary. Looking to treat ourselves to a week's vacation at some seaside village in Spain or Portugal. Any locations/hotels anyone can recommend?
  15. Richard Ray

    Some random Camino observations

    From my 2016 pilgrimage journal on this question: The villages on the Meseta typically don't appear until you're right on top of them, as they are tucked into valleys where the rivers flow. We found ourselves asking "Where is that village anyway?" And then there it would be. This was the case...
  16. Richard Ray

    LIVE from the Camino Graffiti...and meaness

    I appreciated your post, and thought back to the comment I made in my pilgrimage journal from my 2016 camino: "One of the interesting aspects of the Camino de Santiago is the degree to which the way has been festooned with graffiti of every imaginable style, degree of sophistication, aesthetic...
  17. Richard Ray

    Missing Man?

    Many thanks Peter!
  18. Richard Ray

    Missing Man?

    When walking the CF in Sep-Oct 2016 I often saw notices about a missing person - Dominique Radenac. Does anyone know what became of this man?
  19. Richard Ray

    Albergue Blues (A Camino Song)

    I grew sick of albergues by the time I finished the Camino Frances in 2016. I made up these lyrics to the tune of “Long Tall Mama Blues" by Jimmy Rogers () while walking one day: I been a-walkin' all over Spain Ain't used a car, a bus, or a train I've walked holes in both my hikin' shoes. At...
  20. Richard Ray

    A Camino Song

    (Sung to the tune of "Hello Mutha, Hello Fatha") Hello Muthah, Hello Fathah Just walked outa' Ponferrada This hill's a killah Makes my lungs hollah Hope my heart don't explode before La Faba Loving Bruthah, Dearest Sistah This mountain trail gave me a blistah It's fullah horse crap It's...

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