Yes! However, having read many posts from C Cleary and David and most members here, I am at least sure, both, most, would approach a pilgrim in crisis on the Camino with great compassion! David would tend to his feet, while C Clearly might try...
Adaptability will help. I echo comments about later in the shoulder seasons. I’m aiming for mid October start, and mid March.
You could add the Villar de Mazarife variant from Leon, rather than walking along a very busy road all day.
I’ve...
Here is a lavender field beside the Ermita de San Blas, just before Cifuentes. The photo was taken on May 29, so the field would have been in peak bloom a couple of weeks later.
@C clearly and I saw fields of lavender last year on our walk on the Lana. (We also saw fields of purple with purple flower cover crops, but some were lavender). Today I saw an article about the town of Brihuega, about 30 km from the town of...
Rebekah, My experience with Benedictines is likely more extensive (both in US and abroad) than many on this forum. The rule you are quoting is not reflective of the reality of Benedictine guests in the 21st century. Participation in community...
I think many of us share similar sentiments regarding our experience of general welcomeness while on the Camino.
However, wanting pilgrims to be prepared before starting a camino…being well informed about the challenges, being physically...
On the days I wanted to spend time away from the noise, I took a slow morning in the hostel, woke up later, enjoyed a nice breakfast and set off after everyone else had packed and gone. I found by doing this puts you on a bit of a different...
The OPs situation is clearly different from the one @Rebekah Scott describes as there are some relatively simple steps which can be taken to mitigate the problems which could be expected. And it is good to see that @lsg is aware of potential...
Second both of these suggestions.
I'm not even Catholic and attend Fr. Mannie's Mass whenever I'm in Santiago. A gentle and wise soul. Likewise upstairs with the nuns at Camino Companions.
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