I have tried twice to go to the Templar castle in Ponferrada, both time on days it was not open. So I would recommend going to the castle, which you should be able to see in 1 hour. I don't recall wanting to be there for any other reason.
I took...
Molinaseca is very nice. So is Villafranca del Bierzo, on the other side of Ponferrada. To me, they seem nice in similar ways. Samos is a different place entirely, centred around a large monastery. In some ways, it is one of the oldest in Spain...
I like Molineseca - its a lovely little river town at the bottom of a mountain after a particularly rocky trail. (Lots of cats, especially Siamese). Nice to stay in or pass through. Not far from Ponferrada. I dont think a day is warranted, you...
The title The Ornament of the World was familiar to me. I think I saw a documentary with that name but not being sure if it was a Public Broadcasting Service television production or a YouTube video I did a search of YouTube. A lot came up and...
Very excited about walking the Camino de Santiago starting in Sarria. I am 70 and my wife is 63. The Good Lord has called me to try do this walk, so I am going to try. We both have bad knee's but can still dance the night away. We arrive Madrid...
I have one here for the two ways to get from SJPdP to Roncesvalles. There are some notes.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/camino-photos/elevation-profiles-of-the-tracks-from-st-jean-pied-de-port-to-roncevalles.8856/
With the assumption that you have more available time than your friend I would say that you should give yourself a few extra days than you would schedule yourself if you weren't going to meet your friend.
Say your friend only has a week off and...
on an island in the Marne River, France
July 25, 2024, pre-dawn
Although physically I may not be in Santiago de Compostela nevertheless I yearn to hear the massive cathedral bells peal in celebration of the Feast of Saint James, July 25.
Within...
As mentioned earlier by many, it is essentially in major cities only that 4-5 star hotels exist. However, along The Way there are really good accommodations with private rooms with private baths comparable to 3-4 stars accommodations. I have...
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