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My first try at CF was 2016. I was overweight and my pack was too. I made it about 50 km and my left IT Band blew out.
My second try was in 2018. I walked daily and over 1,100 km here in a year, up to 7 km. My pack was slashed down to 10 lb plus...
This looks my kind of camino. I stopped at O Milladoiro when I walked Camino Portugese. The albergue is fabulous and the slow early morning walk into sleepy Santiago the next morning was Divine. I was all alone, finding my way, asking for...
Could not agree more with this post. Just walk shorter stages and start closer. IMO, Do not cancel! You have no idea what life may throw at you in the meantime. Go!
I and my Partner set out from Porto March 16th with the intention of reaching Santiago on or about April 1st. We reached Tui, checked into a hotel and went out to dinner. On the way back to the hotel, my partner slipped on the sidewalk and...
I think we all have a comfort level for uncertainty. Speaking as a fellow with some health problems, my risk profile is a lot different from some other people. In general, it means that I plan more rather than less. However, on my three...
I have also had the privilege of being treated for an emergency medical condition in Spain and at Lugo.
Excellent treatment from committed, caring and professional people.
I also have limited Spanish language skills but we all worked through...
Not to make light of your situation and Blessings to the fellow pilgrim who helped you along the way. Very scary situation. I am glad you got the help you needed. I have been training with a SmartWatch for the last few weeks to monitor my HR...
Hey guys, I have just returned home to Canada early from the Camino Frances and thought my story might help others.
I left Canada on Feb 29th and started walking on March 4 in Leon. I had done SJPP to Leon last spring and my plan was to...
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