I first travelled the Camino from Puente la Reina to Santiago then on to Fisterra in July/August 1998 and again from Barcelos, Portugal to Santiago and back down to Tui in 2000. 1999 I was a Hospitalera in the Albergue de Arzua (Galicia). These were very special experiences but I would dream of doing the Camino now for two reasons: the sheer volume of 'pilgrims' and the unfortunate fact that the Camino has become so commercialized and 'used'. However, I came across this forum whilst nostalgically browsing, and reading some of the comments, observations etc. was itching to give my three ha'pece worth as well.
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