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  1. Peregrinopaul

    The Cordoba Mezquita Geology Museum

    I’m indulging myself here, as an ex geologist. When I visited the Mezquita in 2018, I was astonished at the beauty and variety of source rocks for the celebrated 850 columns of the hypostyle hall. I shouldn’t have been, because apparently they were recycled columns from previous Roman and...
  2. J

    Camino with the most nature / forest

    Good day In the past I have walk the camino Norte, Vía de la Plata, Primitivo and Portuguese. In all these camino's there is a mix of walking on the street and in the nature/forest. For example there is a lot of walking on the street while doing the Norte. From your experience what are the...
  3. VNwalking

    A weird post for a weird time - the amphibians of Alhambra

    I just saw this interesting article about the Alhambra. It's not the usual. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/aug/27/alhambra-palace-spain-amphibians-little-known-inhabitants-aoe If you go there and can peel your eyes away from the buildings, there are other things to notice. It's...
  4. peregrina2000

    Ojo Güareña on the Camino Olvidado

    I’ve been doing some poking around the internet in preparation for another Zoom meeting on the Olvidado. I should stop, because I have been finding some amazing sites that are not on camino, just a stone’s throw away. But I was totally oblivious when I walked. Here’s one of the most amazing...
  5. D

    Wild boar and dolphins in downtown Almeria

    While the human population of Almeria is locked down, the local fauna are checking out the city's ramblas and beaches:
  6. Kathy F.

    Wildfire Season?

    I have a friend who was planning to walk the CP in the fall, but is now hesitant because she has read that the fall is "wildfire season" and doesn't want to take the chance. I'd never heard of a wildfire season in Portugal that would affect one's walking the Camino. But, I never looked into it...
  7. MaggieQYogini

    Any wild life safety concerns on the French Way??

    I plan to go on my 1st Camino (the French Way) in the last week of May to June of 2020. Watched many YouTube videos and reading the Forum. Being the journey treks through large areas of wilderness, are there any danger with wild life?
  8. VNwalking

    Do you like rocks?

    If you are walking: The initial stages of the Frances The Baztanes The Vasco Interior or the Via de bayona The beginning half of the Olvidado The beginning of the Norte... And you are a geologist or simply a rock afficionado, then... Here is a paper you will love...
  9. M

    Birds

    What birds will I see on the Camino?
  10. C

    Wildlife on the Primitivo in Galicia

    I am due to start my Camino in Lugo next week and wonder if I will be lucky enough to see any wildlife whilst walking. Has anyone seen anything of interest ?
  11. N

    Are there snakes on the Camino?

    Are they seen often? In any particular area? Any dangerous?
  12. D

    Move away from the toxic caterpillars!

    In spring you're likely to encounter Pine Processional Caterpillars. You might see their nests, which look like cotton candy / candy floss or you might see them on the move in a conga-line procession. (This photo is from a friend of mine who is walking in the south of Spain today). You can...
  13. Houlet

    Should Rock Stacking be Banned?

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-45146681 An article from the BBC website, I don't do it but surely an over reaction?
  14. Easel

    Mosquitos, ticks, snakes, etc.

    I'm curious if pilgrims are bothered by mosquitos, ticks and similar bugs or snakes OR is this simply an American issue?
  15. peregrina2000

    Can anyone identify this bird?

    On three different occasions over the last few days I have seen a very pretty bird. It has a brown body and (I think) a little tuft or “crown” like a peacock. Its wings and tail are black and white striped. Its tail fans out in a v-shape from its body. Does this ring any bells? Thanks, buen...
  16. Colly

    Snakes alive!

    Hi fellow pilgrims, just walking the route from SJPP where we have seen a few small and larger snakes on the route.. As it’s early they are just starting to wake up so please just be aware and observant when you are walking or resting! Buen Camino
  17. Tamargrace

    A botanist on a mission

    Hey I thought I would introduce myself. I am called Tamar and am from Cornwall in England originally. Life has taken me to the Basque country and am incredibly blessed with many walks, mountains and caminos nearby. I am an avid walker/ hiker so I really am in my element here. I have touched...
  18. D

    Bird identification on the Francés?

    Hi everyone; When I did the CF in the fall of 2014, I was amazed by the song-birds I would hear and see. I'm quite fond of birds, and have been a casual birder for over 40 years in central Canada. I knew few of the birds in Spain (except for sparrow, magpies and the storks). I've been looking...
  19. Shauna

    Birds

    As avid birdwatchers can anyone tell me if there are many to see between Oviedo and Lugo. Thinking of perhaps taking it a bit slower and not walking as many miles each day to really savour the views, etc. Early to mid June probably.
  20. hfenton

    Natural History Along the Camino Frances

    Can anyone provide resources concerning the natural history (birds, flowers, trees, geology, etc.) one encounters along the Camino Frances?

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