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https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210923-the-revival-of-spains-epic-pastoral-migration Many caminos use pre-existing routes, many of which were used by pastoralists, for example, the via de la Plata was used as a transhumance route and the via de la Lana existed for that main purpose...

The photo of some flowers I saw on my camino was taken in October 2016 between Lacommande and Oloron. I had previously seen similar flowers in Spain -- fields of them giving the whole field a pink blush. I asked what they were called in Villalcázar de Sirga, and the barman said they were called...

While writing a piece on lilacs recently (see below), I had an uncanny feeling that I had seen them somewhere on Camino Francis during one of my walks. But I couldn't recall exactly where I had seen them. I posed a question on a thread on flowers on this forum asking if anyone have seen lilacs...

One of the highlights of walking in northern Spain, - especially in the first etapas of the Camino Frances over the Pyrenees and in the Picos de Europa –, is the sight of the majestic Vultures. One of the reasons why 90 percent of all European griffon vultures live in Spain is the behavior of...

When I was a boy, maybe aged 12, I was given as a Christmas present this book. A satisfyingly hefty book about the history of the planet. My parents knew I was interested in rocks and fossils, and this book certainly fed my appetite. There was of course a chapter all about volcanoes, and...

Here is a link to a book that details a gardener’s perspective of the Camino Frances. https://uofrpress.ca/Books/T/The-Way-of-the-Gardener

I’m indulging myself here, as an ex geologist. When I visited the Mezquita in 2018, I was astonished at the beauty and variety of source rocks for the celebrated 850 columns of the hypostyle hall. I shouldn’t have been, because apparently they were recycled columns from previous Roman and...

Good day In the past I have walk the camino Norte, Vía de la Plata, Primitivo and Portuguese. In all these camino's there is a mix of walking on the street and in the nature/forest. For example there is a lot of walking on the street while doing the Norte. From your experience what are the...

I just saw this interesting article about the Alhambra. It's not the usual. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/aug/27/alhambra-palace-spain-amphibians-little-known-inhabitants-aoe If you go there and can peel your eyes away from the buildings, there are other things to notice. It's...

I’ve been doing some poking around the internet in preparation for another Zoom meeting on the Olvidado. I should stop, because I have been finding some amazing sites that are not on camino, just a stone’s throw away. But I was totally oblivious when I walked. Here’s one of the most amazing...

While the human population of Almeria is locked down, the local fauna are checking out the city's ramblas and beaches:

I have a friend who was planning to walk the CP in the fall, but is now hesitant because she has read that the fall is "wildfire season" and doesn't want to take the chance. I'd never heard of a wildfire season in Portugal that would affect one's walking the Camino. But, I never looked into it...

I plan to go on my 1st Camino (the French Way) in the last week of May to June of 2020. Watched many YouTube videos and reading the Forum. Being the journey treks through large areas of wilderness, are there any danger with wild life?

If you are walking: The initial stages of the Frances The Baztanes The Vasco Interior or the Via de bayona The beginning half of the Olvidado The beginning of the Norte... And you are a geologist or simply a rock afficionado, then... Here is a paper you will love...

What birds will I see on the Camino?

I am due to start my Camino in Lugo next week and wonder if I will be lucky enough to see any wildlife whilst walking. Has anyone seen anything of interest ?

Are they seen often? In any particular area? Any dangerous?

In spring you're likely to encounter Pine Processional Caterpillars. You might see their nests, which look like cotton candy / candy floss or you might see them on the move in a conga-line procession. (This photo is from a friend of mine who is walking in the south of Spain today). You can...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-45146681 An article from the BBC website, I don't do it but surely an over reaction?

I'm curious if pilgrims are bothered by mosquitos, ticks and similar bugs or snakes OR is this simply an American issue?