I have to agree with joining the albergue communal meals. I did this all along the Frances. It's a great way to meet people. Also at the albergue if I see a group of people visiting in a common area I'll ask to join them. I'm never refused...
Hello from the other side of the world ! You’ve chosen a good route for your first Camino and you’ll be just fine. I’m walking from Porto to Santiago for the third time in two years this November starting on the 8th. I love this Camino and even...
We've hiked CF four times and the stage from El Acebo to Molinaseca is brutal. We're hiking next fall and will take a taxi from El Acebo to Molinaseca to avoid the stress and safety risk. Bob
I just completed the Camino Portugués (Senda Litoral and Spiritual Variant) - I walked from Aug. 29th to Sept. 12th - and I want to share lessons learned.
On the plus side:
- The beaches/waterfront in both Portugal and Spain are stunning. It...
Stopped in at a Starbucks in Vancouver today. I don’t care for Starbucks but was with a friend who likes it. A latte or similar at Starbucks costs around €4. That’s a typical price for any coffee shop here. And that gets you your coffee in a...
It's almost there thankfully the big walk begins tomorrow, raining all day according to the forecast. Trying to get a few hours sleep tonight and a good breakfast in the morning. I've done all my training, bought necessary gear now is the time to...
I can’t believe I’m just starting my 4th week on the Camino!
Frómista to Carrión de los Condes, 12.5 miles, 20.11 Km.
A rather uneventful day, which I don’t mind after yesterday’s intense day. Every morning, we scramble to get ready to leave...
So I thought I would give this ‘live from the Camino’ lark a go. I don’t normally record much and it is only relatively recently I have even started taking photos. It may not interest many! I am not from the ‘religious / spiritual’ world, ‘the...
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