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MikeJS reacted to Kasee's post in the thread Is it permissible to skip Sarria to Santiago? with
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For some it takes at least 20km to completely zone out, and the next 20-30km is where the magic happens 🤣
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MikeJS replied to the thread Managing hip pain on Camino.Personally, I would get the hip replaced asap. I walked the Norte with a bad hip and by taking a lot of pain killers! Had my hip replaced 2 weeks after I got back. Recovery was quick (in part I expect because I was camino fit) and I played golf...
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MikeJS reacted to rainswift's post in the thread Pilgrim rooms at San Martin Pinario in Santiago with Like.
Thank you @aussieredhat for asking this question. I had been checking what appears to be the San Martin Pinario's OLD website, and trying to contact them via the info@ email, with no answers. I just emailed the reservas@sanmartinpinario.eu...
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MikeJS reacted to Simperegrina's post in the thread Pilgrim rooms at San Martin Pinario in Santiago with Like.
I spent a number of nights there between Feb and late March, in a pilgrim’s room. Booked by email, asking for a solo pilgrim’s room. The reception staff were super responsive to my emails every time I mailed them. My rooms were fine. Not as...
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MikeJS reacted to OzAnnie's post in the thread Disappointing Experience at Hospedería San Martín Pinario with Like.
I stayed there again recently, in March for 3 days on the pilgrim floor and it was definitely up to standard. ❤️❤️. (Clean, comfortable, great position central to the cathedral , friendly staff, great value - now 29€ per single incl that...
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I'm not sure what type of explanation you are looking for, as there should be no need to defend this distance or any other! ;) If a normal walking speed is about 3-5 km/h, and you are willing to walk for 6 hours, you will cover about 18-30 km...
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I do expect to meet other people. When I do meet others on the way I usually greet them politely in passing and move on. When I stop for a drink or a meal or at night in the albergues I am usually happy to enter into conversation. But for me time...
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MikeJS replied to the thread Camino de San Salvador.Either make sure you are very fit before the start or give yourself a few days walking beforehand as it is a tougher than average route.
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Stop training? Why? Well, if you're going for an Ultramarathon, charge up 48 hours before 👍
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