I’m minded of Douglas Adam’s great invention: the Babel Fish that could be slipped in to the ear canal and provide instant translation of any language.
"Meanwhile, the poor Babel fish, by effectively removing all barriers to communication...
https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/11/women-pilgrimage-camino-de-santiago-sexual-harassment
Possibly behind a paywall - it’s about time this got a public airing in the mainstream media.
My photos and videos from that day tell me I walked on the right side. I remember looking across at one point and thinking there might be a path there as well, but could t figure out how to reach it. Something to keep in mind for next time!
The best source of information is this group on Facebook, which has lots of very knowledgeable people. Many gites don't open till Easter. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1081800999284335/
My partner walked the Primitivo in early September this year. There was definitely a bed crunch in Berducedo/ La Mesa, with people coming off the Hospitales and finding they had to take a taxi at the end to get a bed for the night. (I remember...
I did attend Mass in 2012. In a sense of search?
I do visit that beautiful building every time I’m in Santiago but that’s to pay my respects to himself. I’ve wondered now and again what that humble(ish) Galilean might make of his modern glories...
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