I stayed in the Val Carlos municipal in February this year, just two of us were there and it was clean and well equipped. Our problem was there was nowhere open for a meal and the shop was closed due to some problem. Thankfully we had some...
Around here, the rule of thumb is: “if it moves but it shouldn’t, use duct tape. If it doesn’t move but it should, use WD-40” (lubricating oil spray for those not familiar with the brand). That pretty much covers most home repairs, according to...
a pilgrimage goes somewhere specific. A pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago goes to Santiago de Compostela, maybe over time, but with that in mind. If you're showing someone around for a few days, it is harmless and nice, you may be on the...
don't mean to be inhospitable, but we in the non-profit network are dealing with great waves of short-trip scenery or wine-tasting tourists this year, who think calling themselves "pilgrim" means everything is free and no rules apply to them. It...
All pilgrims can walk how they like. But people who are doing short scenic tours with no intention of going to the saint's tomb are not, by definition, on the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. The dedicated pilgrim albergue network is...
Could we go back to basic questions for the OP?
What is the OPs definition of scenic, and does that line up with the stated desire for plenty of hostels ( why?) and about 15km/ day? And what does the gf want?
Small mountains and lots of up...
Welcome to Australia. Every Spring we have magpies attacking walkers and cyclists to protect their territory ( nests ). When they swoop from behind , as they always do, the hard beak and flutter of wings is pretty off putting. A bike helmet...
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