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Comment by Tripatini on July 11, 2010 at 5:50pm

CONGRATULATIONS WORLD CHAMPION SPAIN / FELICIDADES ESPAÑA CAMPEÓN MUNDIAL!!

Comment by EnLinea Media on June 3, 2010 at 9:17am

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Comment by Ed Wetschler on March 26, 2010 at 8:35am

Says here that South Africa was safer for Brits last year than Spain, Germany, or Thailand. Your reaction?
http://www.eturbonews.com/15121/uk-foreign-office-south-africa-safe...

Comment by inka piegsa-quischotte on March 4, 2010 at 6:58pm

Perhaps not technically, but thousands of pilgrims continue on to Cap Finisterre. In a symbolic act to celebrate the beginning of a new, better life, they burn their boots and travel clothes below a bonze boot perched on a rock near the lighthouse. That's why I asked if anyone has seen it.Finisterre has albergues de peregrinos too.

Comment by Jose R. Garrigo on March 4, 2010 at 5:15pm

Hi Inka piegsa-quischotte, Cape Finisterre isn not in the Camino de Santiago. As you know, it's the most northwestern point of Galicia and called Finistterre (end of the earth or world) because Europeans in the 14th centure believed that was the end of the known world.

Rafa Luque, you are right. To find free accommodations in one of the Church Albergues you need to arrive before noon. You also need to register as a pilgrim (Peregrino) and they will stamp your credentials at the Albergue. But, no better way to share experiences with the pilgrims than to stay there.

Comment by Rafa Luque on March 4, 2010 at 4:39pm

I made the Northern Way. The most important thing is to reach your destination early enough to find free accommodation (albergues de peregrinos). Once you've accomplished it, you'll never be the same person!. Do it!

Comment by inka piegsa-quischotte on March 4, 2010 at 4:33pm

Everybody seems to focus on Galicia all of a sudden. How wonderful, it's my favorite part of Spain. If you like, take a look at my latest article in europe a la carte.
As for the Camino: has anyone participated in the burning of the boots in Cap Finisterre?

Comment by Jose R. Garrigo on March 4, 2010 at 4:29pm

I should have added a thank you to David Appell and Tripatini for reminding us about the St. James Way this year.

Comment by Jose R. Garrigo on March 4, 2010 at 4:28pm

Oh, yes. I drove the Camino de Santiago (St. James Way) from Roncesvalle to Santiago de Compostela about five years ago. I was impressed with the deep fervor of the pilgrims coming from Spain and all of Europe, young and old with their walking sticks and the St. James Shell.. They stayed in the Hospedajes at the local chrurches and cathedrals, where they were fed (physically and spitirually) for pennies. Often they stopped in the town squares, or in the middle of the fields, to pray and sing Gregorian Chants. A true lifting of the spirit. After that I have also visited places in Galicia and Navarra where you can see and talk to pilgrims, even if not on a Jacobean (Santiago) year. By the way, this is a Jacobean Year. Make sure you have reserved accommodations in the larger cities of the Camino, especially in Santiago. The High Mass at the Basilica, the choral, the swinging of the huge Botafumeiro (the incense burner) are impressive.

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