the famous ones, and the odd ones nobody mentions
In Villafranca del Bierzo, about 115 miles before Santiago, a Romanesque church has a door that opens only in Holy Years, for pilgrims who cannot go on. What it is, what it does, what it doesn't do, and why it matters to anyone who is afraid of not finishing.
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Can I do this?
age, fitness, fear, going alone
Which way, and when?
routes, seasons, how many days, the 2027 Holy Year
Getting ready
training, packing, the 10% rule
Money, flights, paperwork
what it costs, getting there, documents
Feet & body
blisters, knees, food, energy
Albergue life
sleeping, snoring, showers, laundry, etiquette
Hard days & weather
the third-day crisis, rain, heat, mud
Places you'll pass
the famous ones, and the odd ones nobody mentions
Santiago & coming home
arriving, the Compostela, Finisterre, life after
Trail Tales
the funny side: stories that go around the albergues
for you: 65 and over coming from: the US
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