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That's lovely Annie. I haven't walked the Camino at this time of year but if I had I would like to have found a way to honour the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Buen Camino and Lest we Forget!
Hi all,
After being forced to miss a couple of sections in 2016 as a result of some medical issues, it's time to pay a return visit to Camino Frances.
Thanks to the Travel Expo this weekend in Melbourne, my flights have been booked to arrive in Paris on 16 September and then I'll depart SJPDP...
Hi, in 2016 I flew direct from Melbourne to Paris and then train from Paris to SJPDP arriving late in the afternoon so I spent the next day looking around the town before leaving the next morning for Orisson.
I felt this easied me into it after a day and a half of travel.
SJPDP is a lovely...
When I booked in 2016 they replied to my email within a couple of days.
Having flown from Australia to Paris and then 3 train rides I wanted to take it easy the first few days so I broke the traditional day 1 into 2 and stayed at Orisson. Very glad I did.
Hi Elvira,
I'm also 5'2" and I completed the Camino Frances on my own this year and did not have any worries for my safety.
From Sarria there'll always be people around and while at times you might have to look a bit at intersections for the next marker or yellow arrow you should have no...
Picked up the post this morning and my package from the Forum Shop had arrived!! Thanks Ivar.
Holding the Brierley Guide and Credencial in my hands is making it very real, only 8 months to go!!
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