Some fifty five years ago, first working visit to France, I wanted some strawberry jam .. went into a small food shop but couldn't find it so decided to ask .. at the counter was a man with his teenage daughter .. I couldn't remember what jam was...
Walking the Camino, we often lose the track of the day or the week. This is a reminder for all our Jewish Brethren that our Hanuka Holiday, falls on the 25th of December .
You may have a hard time finding a potato pancake but a croqueta with a...
The first entry in my Camino diary last year was made sitting on the bed in Sarria, addressing my fears one by one. Most of them dealt with physical limitations and challenges that I had never faced. The biggest issue was self-doubt. In the end...
A few of the Forum members have known about my condition for some time.
In Feb. 2024 I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. I was registered in the national Parkinson registry. A miserable death was awaiting as my future. No more Caminos. I...
Layers, Layers, Layers. It can be quite cold, but then you may experience a warmer day, where you would prefer less layers. I am sure you will get loads of suggestions about specific clothing. Make sure you have good rain gear and are prepared...
We are on the second day walking the Camino de la Unidad. This is an officially sanctioned Camino route. See attached Credential. See attached. And the sellos along the way are special.
But wait there's more...much more. In the Credential is a...
Hello, again, fellow Pilgrims!
Sorry I needed to take a break from these boards, it’s complicated but I have a lot to share.
For the newbies here, I did my Camino Frances between August and September, and chronicled it extensively until I got...
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