I'm thinking I can't be the only crafty pilgrim, so would like to know what crafty type shops you've discovered along the Camino France, particularly from Leon to Santiago as that's where we'll be walking. A farm visit too would be wonderful if you know of one, just to see what other sheep farmers and the type of sheep they have.
I'm mostly interested in raw fleece, spinning, weaving and felting. My 20 year old daughter and I (who is also walking it with me) are both crafty types, we have a small shop and run workshops in all things fleece on our alpaca and sheep farm. We would love to learn a bit about the Spanish traditions as we walk.
But please add in all crafty things, as we quilt, sew, make bags, make lamp shades - and someone else might also be interested in a crafty store you've found along the way.
We are taking it really really slowly - only 15km a day, so there will be plenty of time to engage with locals and soak up all that we can. Oh and just thought I'd say, we are doing the Camino as religious pilgrimage, but a little shopping and crafting along the way can't hurt.