As usual, you need to travel with a level of low expectancy, in order to muster the tolerance for whatever you will encounter, this includes accepting the "boring parts" of the Mezeta, to the seemingly squalid accomodation you might find, when...
I help to manage three municipal albergues for the Fraternidad Internacional del Camino de Santiago (FICS). I've been hosting pilgrims for 20 years, one way or another.
All public albergues are not subsidized. Some are, some are not. There's a...
And they are administered by a for-profit corporation based in Madrid that's struggling to make it pay. The Xunta is now trying to recruit volunteer hospitaleros to serve at these places and "welcome" pilgrims, leaving cleaning chores to paid...
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...
Congratulations on your decision. I hope you find someplace to call home. I am on the prowl for a new home, but have not had any country or place reach out and say "HERE"!!!! so will keep searching... hope you enjoy your journey!
Aarn packs with front balance pockets put ALL the load on the hips when properly worn. The Featherlite model is 2.7 lbs. plus 10 oz. for the pair of balance pockets. Pricey though!
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