Very nicely written article. Thanks @SBurgess .
Those attitudes are by no means limited to Americans. Selfish entitlement is not uncommon on the Camino, and people who are afflicted with it generally have no idea how obnoxious their behavior is...
Well, my friends, this thread may not have answered my initial question on the effects of tourism/pilgrims on Santiago, but it certainly has initiated interesting comments.
Like Kathar1na, I prefer to read local news. This type of news usually...
Day 1 - Holland to Oviedo
And we're off! Train, plane and bus got us in Oviedo where we'll spend the night because we arrived late-ish. Tomorrow we'll take the early train to Leon and start the Salvador proper.
As far as first traveldays go...
The batteries are quite heavy. We used them for car camping or for our travel trailer, but are heavier than my machine so too heavy for the Camino. I would not send my machine with luggage transfer. I carry it with me as I do my medications.
I would like to walk Salvador, my late season Caminos are making the most arduous exponential.
Primitivo is open at most sections, with narrow paths on the steep ascents, encroaching bushes easy to skirt.
Dogs. I came up with a deterrent, and I...
Quick update on accommodation in Rodeiro for anyone coming through soon - Albergue Carpintieras is indeed closed until 15th, as is the restaurant. However, Hostal Carpintieras is open (same location, but the entrance is round the corner). Some...
This was an actual thing in Oregon in 2015. An aggressive owl was attacking walkers. Rachel Maddow heard about it and had these signs made for the city of Salem. 😂
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