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The Hat
I am not much of a hat wearer. But I bought a hat for last year’s Camino, and I really, really liked it! It fit and worked well. It kept the sun off my ears, and the rain off my eyes/glasses. It lasted the whole of the Camino. No problem. I started wearing it back…
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Why Walk the Camino
There are many reasons why people walk the Camino. For some it is a religious pilgrimage. For others, it is a way to find peace or to figure out what they’re doing in life. For others it is a physical challenge or just the simple joy of walking. Some are celebrating a milestone in their life.…
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Camino Gear: Backpack and Hiking Sticks
There are several ways to do the Camino. These days, quite a few people bicycle, but walking is still the most common mode of transportation. When walking, you can carry your own things or use a transport service. I am planning to carry my own things. To carry your own things, you need a backpack.…
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Camino 2026
Mid April of this year I will start walking my second Camino de Santiago, again the Camino Francés. This time I will walk it by myself. I have 35 days to do it, from April 16 to May 20. I feel like I have to, although I haven’t figured out why, not yet. Just like…