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Hello, two weeks ago, I finished the Camino Francés, and while all the recent memories have not properly settled yet, I think enough time has passed to write a bit about my experience of the Camino :)
First of all - a bit of context. This has...
The Camino is not too crowded if you are on a pilgrimage and you're flexible. If you insist on booked accommodation, private rooms, etc., you may be out of luck in September.
Quite right David, there are not very much Santiagopilgrims between Lisboa and Porto.
But especially in the weekends, everywhere lot of groups of Fatimapilgrims are on the way.
They are super friendly and enthusiastic and create a special...
I loved Lisbon to Porto! Definitely fewer pilgrims than the rest of the stretch, but it was lovely in its quiet, and there are beautiful towns along the way. Also, I knew that it would get busier once I reached Porto and thereafter, so I enjoyed...
Hi all! thanks to someone who posted the San Antonio mission camino! my husband and I just recently completed it yesterday.
we have done 6 pilgrimages in Europe, so wasn't sure what to expect here as it is pretty new. it was amazing, about 20km...
I'm sure this info has already been shared, but here's an update: the Tuna are still working their magic under the arches in the Praza Obradoiro (facing the catehdral) in the evenings. I was there two nights ago. I'm guessing as of 10pm onwards...
An article on a Leon website this morning. An interview with David Vidal - the creator of La Casa de los Dioses. David is back there for a few days as part of a longer journey...
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