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Culture, History & Language for pilgrims

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Culture, history and language related to the camino

Art and Architecture

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Little sculptures

Fiestas, Holidays & Markets

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Astorga Roman/Asturian festival

History

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Any good podcasts / youtube videos about Spanish history?

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Learning Spanish - Is Babbel a good choice?

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What's in bloom in May?

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Mozarabic Rite Mass Along the Camino?
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Virgen del Carmen
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Best lightweight Camino guides
Ideal pocket guides for during & after your Camino. Each weighs only 1.4 oz (40g)!
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Learning Spanish for the Camino: Recommendations for a Spanish Teacher
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A 16th c. Rhino in Lisbon
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How do I spell this sculptor’s name?
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More 2024 Camino Guides available
The 2024 Camino guides will be coming out little by little. Here is a collection of the ones that are out so far.
Relocation to Spain - Culture shock?
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Name this flower (please)
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La Pata de Oca
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Translation of 'regacho'
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Pallozas, round houses in Galicia
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Sculpture- What does this one represent? Photo taken outside of Sarria, located on municipal property.
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Beautiful video Camino del Norte/Primitivo focusing on history/culture
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Camino Way markers in Bronze
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
Agriculture question
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Please help me identify this old carving
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To Know Portugal, Explore Azulejo Tilework
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Earliest Words Ever Written in Basque
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Preparing Chestnuts
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Camino Way markers in Bronze
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
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Leon religious procession, September 24th 2022
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An Island Shared Between France and Spain
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Learning Spanish and Portuguese
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Sheep take over Madrid's streets as they head for winter pastures
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Ancient viticulture curiousity
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Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

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Camino playlist post
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A world premiere presentation in Salamanca Cathedral
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on line Spanish Civil War Museum
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What’s on your camino music playlist ? This one is for Spain !
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What historical evidence exists of Jewish influences on the Camino de Santiago?
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Get a Spanish mobil number + data while on the Camino
Get a spanish phone number with Airalo. eSim, so no physical SIM card. Easy to use app to add more funds if needed.
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Oct 12 - National Day of Spain holiday
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Now on, at this moment: Brilliant programme of Galician/Irish/Scots music
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Gutenberg and Pilgrim badges
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How is Spain different?
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History brought to the surface in Spain and elsewhere as a consequence of the drought
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Camino Jewellery
A selection of Camino Jewellery
Pamplona, 1954
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Legends of Asturias from National Geographic.
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Jordi Savall Concert - Eglesia de San Miguel Estella 7 September 2022
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When was James the Apostle Canonized as a Saint? What were his miracles?
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A selection of Camino Jewellery
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No farmhouses
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Camino Lingo phrase book
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Peninsular War Memorials
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Yearning to hear the bells
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Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

€46,-
St. Lawrence of Brindisi, July 21st
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Wordle game in Spanish
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Another drink from Valencia
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Basque Cider Route
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Tips for nordmenn in Ponferrada
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Spanish language school in Madrid?
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What is a pilgrim hospital?
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Relics outside Spain
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Etiquette for not speaking the same language?
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Join the Camino Cleanup in 2025
Join us from Logroño to Burgos in May 2025 or Astorga to OCebreiro in June.
Did the pilgrims 1000 years ago walk on or next to the Roman roads?
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Medieval camino graffiti in Germany?
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Passover Alert!
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Now available: Art & Architecture on routes to Santiago
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Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

€46,-
Treasures in Fromista
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Free "Buen Camino" audio book for students of Spanish
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Estella Ice Makers
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Learning Spanish - Methods, resources, experiences, etc.
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Recommendations for flamenco and other music...
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Join us from Logroño to Burgos in May 2025 or Astorga to OCebreiro in June.
A Camino Credential story I think you will like
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Article/Slideshow about the Mejorada del Campo near Madrid
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Poem: "What to Remember When Waking" (or walking)
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Lea Page
Time and Pilgrimage on the Mediaeval Way of Saint James
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Let us pick up your suitcase once you arrive in Europe....
...and ship it to Santiago for storage. You pick it up once in Santiago. Service offered by Casa Ivar (we use DHL for transportation).
Warm up with a homemade Caldo Gallego soup
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Piece of San Antón arch falls on school bus
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Good Online Spanish Class (and looking for English)
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Promote your Camino Project on the forum
€2,-/day will present your project to thousands of visitors each day. All interested in the Camino de Santiago.
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Remember them
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Organic Boxed Wine from Jumilla Wine District
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Numbers in front of church- what do they mean?
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Any German-speakers?
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Bronze age burial site in Spain suggests women were among rulers
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alexwalker
Camino Preparation Guide
Fail to prepare? reduce your risk by buying this book full of practical info.
2nd ed.
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Can you help translate ...
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The apocalypse illustrated - from Santo Domingo de Silos
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Train on the 4-day Catalina Camino
Train for your next Camino on California's Santa Catalina Island March 30 to April 2
Giant Sun Fish caught and released off Spain
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Is the camino a ritual for all spanish people?
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Long distance pilgrims trade gifts
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Manresa for Semana Santa
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Anyone know what these are??
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Jeff Crawley
Camino Preparation Guide
Fail to prepare? reduce your risk by buying this book full of practical info.
2nd ed.
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