I thought the same...but a less extreme thing came to mind. Limit a person's compostela to every 5 years. Now I choose my route very differently on other years. I anticipate the opportunity to earn one with more gratitude. Also,limit the number of stays in municipal to a year in which you...
Not being up on all of the latest brand names, I was hoping to see a post about goats being available to rent to carry packs along the route. I should think this would be a favorable option...the counties would not have to maintain the brush along the side of the path, it would be a patient...
I should add that once I find the cheaper flight, if it is agreeable, I do find it on the airline site. The prices are the same, but the trend info is the useful part
Find an app that tracks purchasing trends. In previous years those apps told me to buy in Jan, then Dec and this year, now. I used Hopper. It has been reliable before. I am skeptical but it is saying now is cheapest option.
Can I recommend bringing chocolate covered espresso beans? Two of those first thing are loads better than sub par coffee, and are quite potent. And you can carry enough to last your trip. I am a teacher and call my coffee "Be nice to kids juice", so I can sympathize with those who really need...
When you have rested up in Leon, as advised earlier, count how many days you have and then calculate short days for yourself. So consider bussing again ahead to make your trek from here on out more relaxed so that you can meditate rather than suffer. Or, continue on to Astorga and rest there...
I heard the most unusual sound crossing that bridge. I would have missed it if I had headphones on. It was a mob (herd? Richness? Gang?) of what I think were minks. Very eerie and loud.
And what would you call a group of pilgrims? We must have our own group name.
You've got many good responses, but here is a cook book that has the tart, plus the wonderful cheesecake. Both gluten free originally. No adjustments made.
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