The Byzantines and Arabs preserved the knowledge of Science, Mathematics, Medicine and Engineering from the Romano-Greco world. When the Western Roman church became dominant much of this knowledge was either lost or rejected and eventually had to...
This is an amazing YouTube documentary.
When The Moors Ruled In Europe is a documentary movie presented by the English historian Bettany Hughes.
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Great contribution to the forming of Spain who wasn't united until they conquered the Moors...
Mine measures 4" X 6" or 10 cm+ a couple of hairs X 15 cm+ 3-4 hairs. Will fit in a regular (US) small zip lock bag with room to spare.
Buen Camino. Ultreia.
I used them for the Camino Portuguese coastal in 2023. Our first Camino.
- Accommodation they selected was good everywhere. Mostly 1 and 2 star hotels, in good sections of towns, close to amenities and the Camino.
- I didn’t do a detailed cost...
Used them in 2017 and 2022 for sections of Caminos (Frances/Norte) where pre-planning indicated accommodation would be tight (i.e. for peace of mind). The rest of the time, it's booking on route - much cheaper.
Is there a particular issue you...
Camino Frances Spring 2023, I ran into a family (60s-70s couple and son) who were so upset that they had to backtrack because their next accommodation could not accommodate them on their reserved date. Last minute, they had secure an...
All I want to do is get some feedback on Camino Way website group and anyone’s recent experience with them. I’ve always traveled with my itinerary and didn’t use luggage services staying at the albergues which I love. So anyone with Camino Way...
There is no minimum age to walk any Camino. However, there is a minimum age to receive your own Compostela. In general, a pilgrim requesting a Compostela, and meeting all of the other conditions (credencial, sellos, distance etc.) must have:
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Many years ago I wrote a blog on walking with children.
https://amawalker.blogspot.com/2010/03/suffer-little-children.html
At the time, these were the stats for children from 0 to 12 years
2006 - 930
2007 - 1070
2008- 1093
2009-1272
Just finished a 300km walk with my 2 boys and did a section of the France last year. They loved it both times and we saw younger children along the way. They are 16 and 14 now. None of the Albergues we went to seemed to have an issue with...
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