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"In each of us dwells a wanderer, a gypsy, a pilgrim. What matters most on your journey is how deeply you see, how attentively you hear, how richly the encounters are felt in your heart." ~ Phil Coustineau,
Jul 16, 2022
Spiritual Travel ~ A Journey into the Breath
Deep within the soul of the pilgrim, spiritual travel beckons.
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Jul 14, 2022
New Albergue in Betanzos
A new private albergue, the Río Mandeo has just opened up in Betanzos, now giving pilgrims on the Camino Inglés three choices of albergues! The municipal, a parochial and the private just mentioned! Our Camino Inglés eBook Guide has also been updated to include this important new information.
Apr 07, 2022
Updated Portuguese Guide, Central Route, From Porto to Santiago
The classic Central Route on the Camino Portugues is a must do. I have made it easier for you, by updating my eBook of this route. There have been fewer changes on this one, but accommodations, cafes and restaurants come and go, especially in pandemic conditions. More and more municipal albergues are opening up in time for the walking season. However, the Camino continues to be an ongoing, and fluid situation. Be sure to call ahead or inquire of the locals, to double check if an albergue is open!
Also ensure that you have current Covid information for entering Spain (As of Feb 1, 2022 a booster shot will be required to be "fully vaccinated!"), entering any other countries along the way and re-entry requirements for your country of origin!
Buen Camino!
Elle
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Apr 05, 2022
Updated Portuguese Guide, Coastal Route, From Porto to Santiago
Just in time for spring walking, I have updated another Digital eBook Guide. The Senda Litoral now has more choices than ever, if you want to walk close to the sea. The Senda Litoral is separate from the official and often more inland Coastal Route. Accommodations come and go, as do restaurants and cafes, as you would expect in this post-pandemic time. More and more municipal albergues are opening up in time for Easter. However, the Camino continues to be an ongoing, and fluid situation. Be sure to call ahead or inquire of the locals, to double check if an albergue is open!
Also ensure that you have current Covid information for entering Spain (As of Feb 1, 2022 a booster shot will be required to be "fully vaccinated!"), entering any other countries along the way and re-entry requirements for your country of origin!
Ultreia!
Elle
Continue reading "Updated Portuguese Guide, Coastal Route, From Porto to Santiago"
Apr 03, 2022
Monasterio de Oseiro Albergue Reopened!
Good news for the walkers on the Camino Sanbres! The Albergue de Peregrinos del Monasterio de Oseira is now reopened after two years of renovation work! Now you can stay in this glorious, spiritual place once again at the Monastery of Oseira!
Feb 23, 2022
Updated Camino de San Salvador eBook Guide
Once again, I have been busy as a beaver, and have updated another Digital eBook Guide. The San Salvador has had some major route changes that I have included, and changes in bars and accommodations. The majority of the municipal albergues are still closed as of this writing, however, with the pandemic quickly improving, this is an ongoing, and fluid situation. Be sure to call ahead or inquire of the locals, to double check if an albergue is open!
Also ensure that you have current Covid information for entering Spain (As of Feb 1, 2022 a booster shot will be required to be "fully vaccinated!"), entering any other countries along the way and re-entry requirements for your country of origin!
Ultreia!
Elle
Continue reading "Updated Camino de San Salvador eBook Guide"
Feb 21, 2022
Updated Portuguese Guide, Lisbon to Porto
I am pleased to announce that I have updated another Digital eBook Guide to reflect the current status of accommodations, cafés and any route changes on this Camino. I have not included whether or not municipal albergues are open or closed, since this is an ongoing, and fluid situation. Be sure to call ahead or inquire of the locals, to double check if an albergue is open, especially the municipal ones!
Also ensure that you have current Covid information for entering Spain (As of Feb 1, 2022 a booster shot will be required to be "fully vaccinated!"), entering any other countries along the way and re-entry requirements for your country of origin!
Buen Camino!
Elle
Continue reading "Updated Portuguese Guide, Lisbon to Porto"
Jan 27, 2022
Updated Camino Sanabrés Guide
I am pleased to announce that I have updated my Digital eBook Guide to reflect to the best of my ability the current status of accommodations, cafés and any route changes on this Camino.
Remember to call ahead or inquire of the locals, to double check if an albergue is open, especially the municipal ones!
Also ensure that you have current Covid information for entering Spain (As of Feb 1, 2022 a booster shot will be required to be "fully vaccinated!"), entering any other countries along the way and re-entry requirements for your country of origin!
Happy dreaming and planning!
Elle
Jan 26, 2022
Covid-19 Booster Required to Enter Spain
Spain has just announced that starting on February 1st, all travelers entering Spain, to be considered fully vaccinated, must have the primary Covid vaccination series AND a booster.
Nov 18, 2021
Bus Schedule to/from Muxia
If you are planning a trip to Muxia after your Camino, but don't have time to walk it, you may want to check out this current bus schedule! It is definitely a gorgeous and peaceful place to unwind and debrief after your your Camino! Click on the link below to see just how gorgeous this place truly is!
Sep 28, 2021
Camino Digital Guide Books from the PilgrimageTraveler in eBook Format
A one-stop shop for all of our camino digital guide books in electronic, eBook format.
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Sep 27, 2021
Pros and Cons of Various Portuguese Routes from Spirit of the Camino
From my good Camino friend, Nick Leonard, here is his wonderful article on the pros and cons of almost all the Camino Routes in Portugal. This is a lovely introduction to the various routes, if Portugal is on your next Camino agenda!
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Sep 22, 2021
New Albergue in A Gudina on the Camino Sanabres is Now Open!
As promised by the Xunta de Galicia, the planned opening of the new albergue in A Gudina actually happened in August of 2021. The old one is now closed, and this is a good thing! The new one, pictured left, is in an historic building along the main road, as you enter on the Camino Sanabres, about halfway through town. It is called the Albergue de Peregrinos Casa da Viuva, or the "Widow's Home." I have updated my Camino Sanabres eBook to reflect this change. One of the benefits of my eBooks, if you make a purchase, I will send regular updates to you as new information comes in!
Continue reading "New Albergue in A Gudina on the Camino Sanabres is Now Open!"
Jun 14, 2021
Brand New Municipal Albergue in Vigo, on the Coastal Camino Portugues
Good news for all the pilgrims on the Camino Portugues Coastal Route. There is a brand new municipal albergue in Vigo that has opened up in June! You can now stay for an inexpensive price in this city, if that is your desire. The albergue is down by the docks, on the Senda Litoral at the Rua da Ribeira do Berbes, number 5. It has 93 places! Please remember, however, that the municipal albergues in Galicia are only just opening, post pandemic, at 30% capacity and with many new rules. Please honor the hygiene rules so we can all safely continue to walk!
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Spiritual Travel ~ A Journey into the Breath
Jul 16, 22 02:09 PM
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New Albergue in Betanzos
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