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Bob Howard

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Did my 5th CF this past June. After the first two (2016 & 2018), I felt like that was enough. Then a few years later in 2021 I thought well maybe one more in 2022. When I got back from that one, I thought that's it--that's plenty for me. But about 6 weeks after returning I found myself thinking about it wistfully and starting to plan the next one, which was 2023. When I returned from that one, I remember thinking now I have finally, really had enough Camino. About six weeks after returning from that one, I started thinking about another one and did it again--2024. When I got back this year, I thought that five Caminoes was more than enough, and I would most certainly not be doing any more. Six weeks later I started thinking about . . . well, you know. Just tonight I was working on my 2025 itinerary. I'm sure 2025 will finally will be enough . . .
 
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2024 edition: The Brierley Camino Frances Guide
2024 edition: The Brierley Camino Frances Guide
The first edition came out in 2003 and has become the go-to-guide for many pilgrims over the years. It is shipping with a Pilgrim Passport (Credential) from the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
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