And THIS is why the credencial is the single most significant “takeaway” from your Camino. Just looking at your credencials and reminiscing- even years later - provides instant time travel.
You are returned to that place and time. For most of...
I'm at the airport, suddenly being nostalgic.
If you had to choose one sello as your most valuable, why would it be that one? Could be a religious or spiritual experience, the people you met, because it looks good or whatever.
Mine is from...
In most cases I think that it's best to send a message rather than call. That way the hospitalero/a isn't interrupted by your phone call and can respond when they have time. Plus it's great to have the confirmation in writing.
When I use the...
When you are arriving in Pamplona, stay in Trinidad de Arre (albergue right at the bridge). And when you continue onward, stay in the smaller villages... and not in the large private albergues (unless you can get your own room). Municipal and...
Many of us who have had the opportunity to walk the same camino multiple times agree with these lovely, poignant lines by Jose Saramago.
"The end of one journey is simply the start of another. You have to see what you missed the first time, see...
"No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man."
Heraclitus
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heraclitus
I’m into my third or fourth pair of Meindl Rapid GTX walking shoes. I’ve done 2 full CF and many other shorter Camino’s plus the John Muir trail in US. I’ve never had any blisters or other feet issues. One of their advantages is that they are...
On the other hand/foot...
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Buen Camino
How exciting. It's a year since I was there so very poignant for me. I hope you have a pleasant crossing of the mountain with great views. Be friendly, some of these people you'll never see again and some you might always stay friends...
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