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In Jane's book, "Women of the Way: Embracing the Camino," she talks about this experience. "...If I were to do it again, I would change only a few things. I would get better maps or guidebook. I would not be so regimented in my daily schedule; I had a sense of needing to constantly move forward...
Last year, my wife, Jane, and I bicycled the Camino from Barcelona to Santiago. At least that was the plan, we only made it to Leon. She had a bad crash and needed surgery on her knee. She was able to walk okay, after a few days, so we took a bus to Lisbon and walked that Camino. We had already...
In followup to Jane's earlier comments, her book is now out there in print and eBook formats (Kindle, Nook, etc): Hadrian's Wall Path: Walking Into History http://tinyurl.com/pbcyy22 Hadrian's Wall is a really fine walk and for Americans stuck with just two weeks of vacation time, it fits that...
You might check out the Irish "Appalachian Trail." I haven't done it yet, but it is on my bucket list. http://www.ireland.com/en-us/articles/whats-available/walking/appalachian-international/
I love dogs, and I think for the most part, they return the sentiment. That said, I'd be really careful about bringing one on the Camino, primarily for all the aforementioned reasons. Also, realize that the dog owner may be under some serious stress. We encountered a poor lad at one albergue...
We did two crossings, the NCL Epic and the Star, and had a ball. Epic went to Barcelona and Star went to Copenhagen. We had a room with a porthole. We usually opt for a balcony, even though they cost more, but on the springtime crossing, the weather is still cool and it is very windy because the...
Here is an online tool to see where Wild will be on the big screen near you: Wild Screenings
It starts around here this Friday, 19 December, 2014. It is showing in the more artsy places first, then I suspect it will be in all the theaters.
Hi Suzie: Keep in mind that as many as 200,000+ people walk the Camino every year. You are never alone. It has been my experience on my many long walks that, if possible, you should plan on going alone. Of course, if you have a spouse or direct relative that wants to go, then make an exception...
I concur with the others, most of the advice and encouragement was very good. My daughter went to Australia with People-to-People when she was 13. It was a group activity, and had adult chaperons along, but the kids had to be responsible as well. If you do like suggested and ensure you cover all...
Absolutely Ezebeth! You won't be walking away from problems, you'll have time to yourself to deal with them. There is nothing like a long walk to clear the mind and give one time to think. All of the previous advice is right-on. Start out slowly and build up, it is not a race. Dress in layers...
I think amorfati1 pretty much nailed it. I don't think the general population understands long distance hiking, pilgrimages and anything that isn't an NFL, NBA or MLB sport. Don't even bother mentioning it in the future, it falls on deaf ears.
I've managed to hike the length of the Appalachian...
As a male, my views of safety are no doubt very different. When I hiked the length of the Appalachian Trail, I encountered 38 black bears and three rattlesnakes, yet I felt safe enough. It is all perspective I suppose. I would posit that the Camino has to be one of the safest places on earth...
Hi Jordan: Jane and I carried a rather pricey tent (Hubba-Hubba) on our Camino Frances. We used it six times and loved it. We walked in Sept-Oct. As a rule, at that time of year, there are plenty of rooms, but we enjoy camping and being away from the snoring. Additionally, I like to throw a wire...
My wife and I took the train from Barcelona to Pamplona, and then the bus to Roncevalles. I don't recall the exact schedule, but I believe the train left around 09:00 and then we had to wait a few hours for the last bus of the day to Roncevalles. We arrived there late in the day. As for...
When I walked my first Camino, I recall six local mountain bike riders passing us and climbing the "Mule Killer." It is an 18% grade going west, and 14% going down the other side. All six of them climbed it, however, one of them finished ahead of the others by at least 300 meters, he was really...
Hi Grant:
Jane, my long suffering wife, and I rode from Barcelona, via Montserrat, to Logroño and then on to Leon. Our destination was Santiago, but Jane had a bad crash in Leon and we ended up walking around Europe for the next five months. She could walk okay, but her badly injured knee...
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