In May and June, I walked along with my husband the Camino de Santiago as a vegan and sugar and gluten-free. I spent a good …
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This section, on the Le Puy Camino, took us to the windswept plains of the Aubrac. Cold, I got frostbite on my nose which took …
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The longest of the Camino pilgrimages, the Via de la Plata, starts in the south of Spain at Seville. It is also known as Ruta de …
Hello, Camino friends I was recently reading the Camino Forums and felt inspired to write a little about my pilgrimage down the Camino Francis and …
Since the Middle Ages, the roads that lead to Santiago de Compostela in Northern Spain have sustained their popularity. I undertook this journey in July …
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Meeting people from around the world, facing the unexpected, experiencing physical and mental cleansing, laughter, meditation, natural beauty, and immersing in unavoidable periods of self-reflection …
My wife, Sandy, and I walked the Camino Frances from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago in 2016 at the end of winter. We …
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People who’ve already walked the Camino de Santiago French route know that there’s one thing that should absolutely not be missed — the Cruz de …
Recently, I was asked what my top ten things would be about the Camino de Santiago – so here it is. 1. The People, Other …
Planning ahead means getting into shape, collecting the bare necessities packing list, and planning when, how, and for how long you will manage your Camino …
The following traditional Camino de Santiago guidebooks offer route direction and allow you to reconnect with these historical and spiritual routes. Packed with information, guidebooks …
If all goes well, and God wills it, at the end of March I will begin to walk the Camino de Santiago. It’s about time. …
I first walked the Camino de Santiago in 2004 on the Camino Frances route. I found it quite difficult back then to find information before …
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Due to its location, Astorga has been an important crossroad and city since Roman times. It sat at the junction of two main Roman roads, …
For most people, the Camino de Santiago means a month of walking across northern Spain, covering about 800 km (500 miles). So it is unsurprising …
The name Santiago might not sound common to a lot of people. It is, therefore, rare for a lot of people to tell who Santiago …
Creating a packing list for the Camino de Santiago that only includes the essentials will make your journey easier by keeping the weight in your …
Concerns about health care and medical help while on the Camino de Santiago is one of the most commonly asked questions. My experience with the …
Rabanal, (pop 60), is a good resting place before making your way over the mountain, Monte Irago, in the morning. When I first passed here …
‘Many people avoid the Meseta on the Camino, catching the bus from Burgos to Leon’, I heard on my first day on the Camino de …
O Cebreiro is the first village in Galicia, it has just over 1,200 inhabitants and sits at 1,293 meters (4242 ft). Due to the location, …
To be honest, I wanted to get your attention with the title of this blog post. I guess it worked if you are reading this …
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Toward the end of my post on how the Camino changed my life, I got thinking about the lessons I learned while walking the Camino …
This is a post from Des O’Dowd, thanks. I retired on the 1st of September 2008 and I wanted to celebrate my new life and …
The main Albergue in Estella is on the left just as you enter the old town. It is welcoming and has good facilities, however, it …
It’s easy to find out how to start off on the trek along the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. There are lots …
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The Camino forum was an amazing resource for me when researching the Camino de Santiago. I did the full Camino Frances as well as the …
I walked the Camino de Santiago on the Camino Frances for less than €1,000, around $1,200. This does not include travel to and from the …
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Yes, what about food? A question that had not occurred to me before going to Spain and France to start my first Camino. I have …
What is Food Like on the Camino de Santiago? Pilgrim Menus… Read More »
This small town, founded in the 9th century, (about 700 inhabitants), has the slightly grandiose name of the Three Castles – none of which still …
What’s the most common injury experienced on the Camino de Santiago? Without a doubt, foot blisters! They’re painful. They’re frustrating. They take precious time, effort, …
My typical day on the Camino de Santiago started at about 6 am. I was a mature student before hiking on the Camino de Santiago …
When planning the Camino de Santiago, we are often faced with a choice of going alone or as a part of a group. The Camino …
The Camino Spirit This is a transcript of a talk I was asked to give at an information session on walking the Camino, presented in …
A quick trip is not something you can expect from Camino de Santiago. With routes going up to several hundred kilometers, a pilgrimage typically lasts …
I asked in a newsletter for alternatives to the Camino and I expected other pilgrimages routes. But, no the following were the most popular. Usually, …
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I think I am a terrible example of getting fit before walking the Camino de Santiago. I walked only once for about 3 hours, with …
With a population of just over 13,000, Sarria can feel very busy and noisy after the last few days in the remote countryside, though minor …
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Like many small rural towns, the population has nearly halved since 1960; from 2,057 to 1,182 in 2013. However, the town has all the facilities …
Semana Santa (which translates to Holy Week) is a Spanish festival that takes place in the days immediately preceding Easter. The final day of Semana …
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