That is how I did the Jakobsweg from Fulda to Frankfurt am Main. I rode my bike to my garden a dozen kilometers away and caught a train to that days starting point after I was finished watering inside the greenhouses. After walking that day’s...
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I didn't experience any payment "issues" on my Camino, but I think no one likes a "free loader" - it feels like a violation of trust and that's not a good feeling. But it's not always easy to tell if that's the...
I tend to go with the moment, I don't mind paying a little more just to avoid the awkward bean counting and spoiling the atmosphere, if someone takes advantage then we'll never share another meal...
I like this approach as when in a group you'll...
No matter how hard I tried there was no way I was going to make it to Santiago in less than 33 days and Lufthansa had a flight to Frankfurt four days later so I took a day off in Logroño, Burgos and Léon. I had planned to also take a day off in...
I plan to do the CF from SJPDP on March 2025. It appears the number of days is usually 32-33 days. I know people usually take more than 33 days for various reasons.
My question for people that have done the entire CF, what is your experience in...
On the Camino Frances I got jammed several times when everyone split the bill equally and once where there was an outstanding balance of almost 50 euros and I was the last one leaving. At first I was upset, but after thinking about it I chose to...
Over the years on various Caminos, I've often found myself in situations where people go out for supper. When the bill arrives, some individuals only contribute the exact amount they consumed (often incorrectly). Invariably, the total collected...
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