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Thanks, Michal, for taking the time to share your detailed and thoughtful perceptions. You are appreciated. It means a lot-- especially to us newbies --to learn from the experiences of seasoned camino comrades like yourself and other generous...
This was helpful to read for me. I am just planning my first camino and going in a week (talk about short notice!) so this was just what I needed. Glad to hear you had a good experience.
Well written - great thoughts and advice - thank you! I walked the Frances in the Fall shoulder season, mid-September to mid-October and want to return to walk the spring shoulder, mid-April to mid-May like you, so this was helpful (I also...
Thanks for taking the time to share with us. I thoroughly enjoyed the read. I walked mid April to mid May in 2016, and have not made it back, but still hoping as I approach 70. I know the Camino has changed, but your experiences still mirrored...
Sounds like you had a great Camino, thank you for sharing.
I too was annoyed as I walked out of Sarria. I remember vividly, commenting to a Camino friend on the shiny unscuffed shoes and full make-up. A few hours later as I walked down a...
I'm on the Camino Francés right now, and this is also a very busy time for the early stages, but I saw a total of five other pilgrims while I was walking today. The reason is that I'm not staying in traditional end stage towns. Last night I was...
I totally agree. I was recommended wax earplugs and found them to be very quiet, also not as uncomfortable as foam earplugs on the pillow. As well, I took the advice of Marguerite, the wonderful Dutch volunteer at Gîte de la Porte Saint...
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