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      <image:caption>Every once in a while you might get lucky with a beautiful breakfast buffet.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We took a rest day in the city of Logrono, famous for their tapas bars.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Great rain gear is essential.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sheep grazing on the Pyrenees Mountains</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bring plenty of cash, the vendors greatly prefer cash.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Our luggage with Luggage transfer tags on The Camino de Santiago</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Packing blister care and first aid supplies is a must.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ne carrying my daypack on The Camino de Santiago</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pyrenees Mountains, Camino de Santiago</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A beautiful Oak tree along the Camino de Santiago trail</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This was one of our favorite spots along the Camino de Santiago, Negeira-A Barca.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I was lucky enough to stay at this beautiful Paradore in Leon, for my birthday.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>There are many luggage transfer companies.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This is a wonderful bathroom in a Country House along the Camino.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This is a cozy private room in O Cebreiro.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My Distance Certificate</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Stamps on my Pilgrim Passport on the Camino de Santiago.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The pilgrim passport for the Camino de Santiago</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My Compostela Certificate.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Celebration dinner in Santiago with new friends met along the trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The zero kilometer marker in Finisterre.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sangria- a Spanish specialty.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This place was one of our favorite stops. A local created a rest spot for pilgrims with this amazing spread of food.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pyrenees Mountains. The views are stunning.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We loved this beautiful private room in a Country House along the Camino de Santiago</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Albergue bunk room on the Camino de Santiago</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This is a cozy private room that we stayed in, in O’Cebriero.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The crowds are much heavier in Sarria, as many pilgrims start in Sarria and walk the last 100 kilometers.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Use budget airlines for short European hops.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A Country House along the Camino de Santiago</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Be sure to carry cash, as most vendors prefer it.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>You don’t need entertainment, when you have gorgeous scenery like this.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A small church in a Village along the Camino de Santiago</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The scallop shell became the symbol of the Camino, worn by pilgrims to show they were on a sacred journey.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Yellow Arrows: Painted along the route to guide pilgrims toward Santiago.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Compostela Certificate: Awarded upon completing the final 100 km to Santiago.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pilgrim Passport (Credencial): Stamped at each stop to track your journey.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Iron Cross at the highest peak along the Frances Way of the Camino de Santiago. Where pilgrims leave their burdens at the foot of the cross.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>There are so many beautiful places to top and enjoy a quiet moment of reflection.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A pilgrim statue pointing the way to Santiago.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Iconic marker of the Camino de Santiago-the scallop shell and the yellow arrow.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Festival of the Apostle-a vibrant event where locals dress in white with red scarves and belts—a sight I personally experienced!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Obanos, near Pamplona, hosts a vibrant event where locals dress in white with red scarves and belts—a sight I personally experienced!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cafes and local rest stops are a great place to start a conversation.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We loved this guy! We saw him almost every day and wished him “Buen Camino”</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We made so many great friends along the Camino</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>There is almost always someone to talk to.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pulpo is so delicious! It’s a must try.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This cake is delicious! You are going to love it.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Yum! These were my favorite.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cheers!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Paella is a wonderfully delicious meal.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>On occasion, you find a delicious dinner of roasted lamb and potatoes. Yum!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A breakfast buffet on the Camino is a rare find, but it’s a welcome treat when you find one.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A wonderfully primitive cafe along the Camino.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Each region of the Camino has different directional signs with the “yellow Arrow.”</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Oh my goodness! These were my favorite!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>You will love the beautiful scenery along the Camino de Santiago.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Trekking poles are a must along the trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This was one of our favorite hikers, he just never quit.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Apps are very helpful along the Camino. (not an actual app image due to avoid copyright or trademark issues)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>There is always plenty of reflection time along the Camino.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>An arrow to point you in the right direction along the camino de Santiago</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>There are always people to talk to along the trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Donna, Kathi and Gil along the Camino de Santiago.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Arriving at the Cathedral in Santiago.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>An umbrella like this is perfect for rainy days on the trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mud houses along the Camino</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>One early morning, we watched the sun begin to rise, and wow! what a beautiful sight.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Meseta is especially hot and dry.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Walking on the pavement makes the day even hotter.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Fall was the perfect time to walk the Camino.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Fall scenery was so stunning!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The sunsets along the Camino were amazing!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The misty mornings were so peaceful.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The winter on the trail is beautiful.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Camino in winter would be bone chilling.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A hiker in Winter, along the Camino de Santiago.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Fiesta de San Prudencio</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Festival of San Fermín (Running of the Bulls)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Festa do Marisco, a Galician seafood festival is a must!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Festival of the Apostle-a vibrant event where locals dress in white with red scarves and belts, a sight I personally experienced!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I love the idea of being so present in every day.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The connections that I had with other pilgrims are the true treasures that I brought home.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Slow travel allows you to take it all in.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I loved the simplicity of the Camino life.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I was in awe when we summited a mountain, to see this cross.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I treasure the simple things in life so. much more now.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>There is just so much beauty on the Camino.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The terrain was so varied along the trail, the Camino is the best workout ever.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I could get lost in the beauty that was around me along the trail.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The descents were as challenging as the ascents on the Mountains.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Climbing the Pyrenees Mountains is something that I will never forget.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Compostela Certificate</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Camino Passport (Credencial)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The scallop shell is the most iconic symbol of the Camino</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Camino Journal and bracelet were such lovely gifts that I used every single day on the Camino.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The coastline along Muxia, Spain</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We weren’t ready to leave the Camino after arriving in Santiago, we went to Finisterra, The End of the Earth.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The marina in Finisterra.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Is your mouth watering yet?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Making churros con chocolate is a labor of love.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Yum! This brings back such fond memories of the Camino.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Chocolate con Churros quickly became one of my favorite treats-and I did not like sharing them.</image:caption>
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