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I brought new "metaphorical baggage" on our second walk and happily left it behind on the trail (same as the first walk). All these years later, that baggage has never crept back on my back.
For walk number three I carried a lot of extra actual...
Henrick,
I also have depression and anxiety, and I have done two Caminos. Walking is very helpful and the Camino will give you a new perspective that may help you manage your depression and anxiety. It won’t make them go away, I wish, but...
When planning I sometimes had the same thoughts you are describing. Once I started my camino I met lovely people and really wanted to stay "connected" so I ended up walking a couple places I had not originally planned and if I had not been for mi...
I have walked the camino 4 times with almost 40 kg in difference both ways. I was up - down - up. I will just convey my experience, and support a doctors view as the most important.
I found the camino wonderful in all my shapes and sizes. When...
I'm so excited for you - six days! It's worth repeating what many folks have already stated, you will have a much better sense of what you want to do once you are walking, and you may discover the last thing you want to do is be on a bus or train...
Listen to TincaTinker’s advice
I rarely tell people what they should do but in your case I guess I am haha. You want a slow meditative Camino, correct? Well start now and stop thinking and get ready to walk. All you have on ye Camino is the step...
Like others have mentioned, I like walking the Meseta - different yes, but it’s nice that you can trek through differing terrain. Based on your comments, I’d suggest walking out of Pamplona and by the time you reach Burgos you’ll know what’s next.
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