It's now seven weeks since I returned from doing he Frances and what a wonderful 40 days it was. I'm sure there are possible pilgrims out there that worry that they may be too old to walk the camino, but I can assure you there is no age barrier...
I’ll bang on on this until I get bored. Then I’ll stop.
You use the internet; you have a mobile phone; you use banks and credit cards; you use tap&go; you use Farcebook, Berking.con, Instagrab, you pay local property taxes, are a library card...
Not me.
I have some sympathy with the donativos and municipales where ‘check-in’ currently can be as informal as ‘hola!’; but as prior threads ad nauseam have discussed; it’s no different than checking into a hotel is now.
About the "do it while you can" philosophy - take heed.
A friend I made while walking was diagnosed with cancer 1 month after arriving home. My husband had a stroke and then bypass surgery only 2 months after my return (thank God it didnt...
I do not mean to sound negative but of course this is going to sound negative. You should put out of your mind when you are preparing (I know this is a natural thing to do) that you are embarking on an incredible journey. Leave all your...
No you cannot, but they never turn anyone away. Be aware that you will sleep on a mat on the floor. I always say it was the best albergue experience, but the worst nights sleep...🤣
The albergue in Rabanal is a really nice place to lay your head. The owners were so kind to me. I hope they are able to sell it soon and the new owners carry on the tradition of welcoming pilgrims.
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