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OutsideMay 18, 2026

José Andrés and the Wisdom of the Walk

José Andrés has served 150 million meals in Gaza, been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, and built a restaurant empire. But on the Camino de Santiago, walking with his wife for their 30th anniversary, he's just a man trying to slow down—and look for a perfect bowl of soup.

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BaamondeNeighborhoodSmall town in Galicia where the article starts.
Parador de VilalbaHotelSet of stone buildings and medieval tower.
Cathedral of Santiago de CompostelaSightEnd point of the Camino de Santiago.
MinibarRestaurantRestaurant in Washington, D.C.
JaleoRestaurantRestaurant in Las Vegas.
World Central KitchenPlaceHumanitarian organization feeding people after disasters.
Café Bar a RotondaRestaurantCafe at the edge of Baamonde.
Capela de San AlberteSightAncient structure furred in moss.
El BulliRestaurantBirthplace of molecular gastronomy.
AlbergueHotelDonation-based shelters scattered along the route.

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