I think you read something into Hector's words that aren't there. He did not say that the Camino was not a "big deal" for anyone else. As I read it, he was referring to, and comparing his reaction, to those for whom it is not a "big deal," at...
I’ve seen many pilgrims in these boards saying things to the effect that the Camino is just an experience, akin to a stroll in the park, or not much different than other hikes. For some of us it is more significant. Nothing wrong with that, since...
Musings post-Camino:
As I continue to process and digest my Camino experience this past summer, I’m struggling trying to understand why this has been such a huge deal for me, and puzzled why for others it doesn’t seem to be as big of a deal as...
Thank you, @mspath. I wish you and your husband a warm and Happy Christmas.
There are many iterations of this favourite carol of mine, but here is one, which I hope you and all who open the link may enjoy.
On this most special night may we pause in thankful wonder and find new purpose where patience, kindness and hope increase...
Joyeux Noël, Feliz Navidad, Feliz Natal,
Happy Christmas wherever you might be!
"The heavens declare the glory of God...
Hi Jose
Unfortunately I don't have it however if you put Biarritz to Hendaye (rather than irun) in Rome2Rio website, it will give you train and bus information. We were still jet-lagged at the time but thankfully a local person helped us! Buen...
2023 we got a bus to Hendaye from the airport - a bit of a milk run - but fine. Train may be quicker depending on time table. Like others, walked across the bridge into Irun, where we picked up our Camino credential and sim cards, then walked to...
As you surely know, Christmas is a very special time of the year in Spain, my home country.
All the streets and buildings are decorated, we gather with family and friends and sing christmas carols, eat a lot, and party as much as we can . Well...
If you like me find yourself stopping in your tracks along the caminos as you pass yet another cluster of houses that were once in living function of a village, now dilapidated and being in total disrepair. Ever so often I spend some time...
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