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  1. kleckam

    Best Unique and Comfortable Albergues on the Camino Francés with Communal Experiences

    Every place I have stayed has offered worthwhile experiences and/or opportunities to meet other interesting pilgrims. I have walked the Camino Frances twice, in '12 and '18. Each time I stayed at the Albergue de la Piedra in Villafranca del Bierzo (west of Ponferrada) ...
  2. kleckam

    Don’t underestimate cold in Pyrenees

    He did make it to Roncesvalles, and as often happens, our paths crossed a few more times along The Way.
  3. kleckam

    Don’t underestimate cold in Pyrenees

    Side note on the Valcarlos route. I took this route in May '18. I saw one solo pilgrim and one small group from Barcelona the entire day. The solo pilgrim was from England, and when I passed him he was lying flat beside the path. He looked up at me, sweaty and exhausted, and said, "Shoot...
  4. kleckam

    Disparaging "The Way"

    I suppose that after 19,000+ views and 300+ comments, that I am very late to this party. Regardless, "The Way" inspired me to walk the Camino Frances in '12. Prior to seeing the movie, I had no knowledge of the Camino de Santiago. The Camino itself, drew me back in '18. I'm not sure how many...
  5. kleckam

    Discouraged in Florida

    Elsa - I have not read through all of the replies, so I apologize in advance if I am repetitive. I find that most Forum posts generally are, but all are good. First, you will do fine. It will be an experience you will treasure forever. I can relate to your comment here about time off, and/or...
  6. kleckam

    Stamps between Monte de Gozo and Santiago

    For what it is worth, I have twice hiked the Camino Frances (SJPP to Santiago), and never received more than the one stamp I received from my Albergue. Each time I received my compostela.
  7. kleckam

    Favourite Francés albergue - quick vote!

    Too late for the survey, but my favorite is the Albergue de la Piedra in Villafranca del Bierzo ... http://alberguedelapiedra.com/ . I have stayed there on 2 separate Camino Frances journeys. It is a very special Albergue, run by a wonderful couple.
  8. kleckam

    Cleaning cruz de ferro

    Whatever happened to "Let everyone hike their own Camino?" How quickly we forget. The Cruz de Ferro was very meaningful to me on each of my two trips, regardless of all of the "expert" opining (whining?) here. Let it be so.
  9. kleckam

    Alsa website problem

    Pixie - Maybe it works until you get to payment info? They do not accept US issued credit cards, only PayPal. I experienced similar frustration until I figured it out.
  10. kleckam

    What is the one Albergue that you would say not to miss

    Maybe Angel and Martin, of Albergue de Peregrino/Navarrete.
  11. kleckam

    Recognition for Customer Service along the Camino

    Special thanks to Beatriz Prada Santamaria/Las Cuevas, Altapuerca; Inma Macias, Angel, Martin and Albert, of Albergue de Peregrino/Navarrete; and Livia, Unai and Conan, of Albergue de la Piedra. Each of you are deserving of the best that life has to offer. Your hospitality sets the standard by...
  12. kleckam

    What is the one Albergue that you would say not to miss

    Based upon my recently concluded April 2012 Camino: Special thanks to Beatriz Prada Santamaria/Las Cuevas, Altapuerca; Inma Macias, Angel, Martin and Albert, of Albergue de Peregrino/Navarrete; and Livia, Unai and Conan, of Albergue de la Piedra. Each of you are deserving of the best that life...
  13. kleckam

    Mother and son on Camino in April - May ...help?

    Greetings TX. You might want to try Paul Moylan's Camino Guide. It answers most of your questions ... http://paulmoylan.tateauthor.com/walk-the-camino/. I'm hitting the trail in May with my daughter, if all goes as planned. May our paths cross!

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