I was one of those who avoided Albergues (the communal sleeping bit). Till last year.
I felt a bit of a 'fraud' and so set out to try a broad range of Albergues.
All were great!
The 'privacy' thing was not really an issue.
Neither was the...
Most people plan their travel strictly according to their expectations, and do not plan to change them. The Camino, as you so well describe, can force your hand (a.k.a. ‘provide’) and that is part of what makes it so valuable of a journey.
You...
Over the past years, when I tell people I have walked several Caminos, without exception, someone says," Oh, that is something I would so love to do. Tell me more". In the early days, I would quite enthusiastically tell them how fantastic the...
Well, I wasn’t going to add this as the story is very long, so please bear with me .. now, you could say this was just a coincidence or say it was a miracle, or anywhere along that line that makes you happy but, for me it was extraordinarily...
Yesterday, Phil and I had a flat tire on the road to Seward after going through a long section of road construction. We were stopped in a paved pull off. We have roadside assistance, but no phone service there.
Our spare tire was stored in the...
I finished the Norte last Saturday, and want to post a few thoughts. Some may be of use to those thinking of walking the Norte in future.
I’ve been on a bit of a Camino blitz this year - Portugues from Porto, Invierno, and Sarria-Santiago whilst...
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