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Late October 2 years ago was fabulous- shops open restaurants open accommodations open some closed with plenty open. Weather turned dicey though quickly
If you have no immediate plans for a Camino what do you aim for in terms of walking/training weekly?
I let my hiking/walking slack off this summer - did a 4.5 mile hike this am and noticed it.
I'm a 67 yo woman and I think my days of getting in shape quickly for when I do do another Camino in a...
I remember the part that's crazy is very short and was doable for a portion sliding down on my butt.
What gave me more angst was crossing that stupid bridge....
Sounds great but not sure I could pull it off. still working full time although mid-october through mid-December my slow period.
I could probably physically carry the pack but honestly I'm afraid of balance issues. If you feel strong enough I'd say do it w
The two times I have walked the meseta I've had life-changing insights and made life-long friends.
A word of caution however. I also struggle with heat issues and I've only walked it in early November/ late October. not sure I could do it in August....
I'm on a 2 day retreat in Sedalia CO. Beautiful grounds but the most I could handle physically, emotionally, and spiritually was the 2-mile loop on their open space.
Lee i always enjoy reading your posts. I'm sure you don't remember, but you were the first peregrina I met, on my first camino, October 2018, both on the same bus to Pamplona, then same bus to SJPP. I'll always remember your friendliness toward a scared first timer. That camino, between...
Lucky me. Four years ago I was diagnosed with Parkinson's. On the advice of my doctor I've been working the exercise, including 2 21 day caminos the last 2 years.
The next time I'm back I'd like to do the full Camino Frances but that won't be for three or four years. The disease will...
i can't speak to dosage but i can tell you what worked for me
- good night's sleep (thus the use of private rooms)
- pace yourself
- hydration
- if need arises, taxis ok
- i'd start slow - maybe if you're starting SJPP consider ValCarlos
- breaks as needed
probably sounds like common sense...
Fellow PD pilgrim here also. Finished CF nov 2021 - fortunately symptoms are still mild.
I don't know the route you're suggesting but wish you all the best!
As someone who set aside enough time for their first attempt and failed miserably (bad footware + being an undiagnosed parkinson's person) I have total empathy with those who walk in stages. My second attempt took me from where I left off (Santo Domingo) to Santiago, this time with better...
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Dry conditions remote location. Would be interested in hearing from any pilgrims in the area. I'm 10 days out and long since left SJ.
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