I have been told today that each tiraboleiro is paid 15 euros for each occasion when the botafumeiro is used. If the current fee charged by the cathedral is 500 euros per event that suggests that 380 euros can then go towards maintenance...
That is sooooo gorgeous. Thanks, Paul.
You'll just have to go back. A good excuse!
I'm so pleased it is common knowledge locally. I wonder what we can do as pilgrims to encourage a signboard so that outsiders walking down there (all of us...
I think that I may have part of the answer. In my own experience two factors are involved: word-of-mouth (mine) and an Australian curiosity, long-service leave.
I know that I have been personally responsible for influencing five other people to...
I cycled the VDLP to Santiago in April. All of the albergues I stayed in were bike friendly with good storage. I didn't need to book in advance. Some may start closing in October so it will be worth checking on the day or day before to make sure...
In my humble opinion, the contrast between tourism in Barcelona and the rest of Spain is quite pronounced. Barcelona finds itself inundated with all types of tourists, while Santiago follows a different path with more restricted tourism. For...
Hey Richie. All of the albergues that I stayed in were bike friendly. I rode without advanced reservations and never had a problem getting a bed. If you check on Gronze.com, you generally can see if the albergue has bike storage. I never had a...
I walked the highway in late February 2018. It was very wet, snow the previous day and whilst it took longer it was "safer" than the trail. When I got to Rio Arga Albergue - great place - those who had taken the trail wished they hadn't. Taking a...
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