I completely understand, I am 24 years old and have been walking sections of the camino on my own since I was 16. The feeling of being seriously lost on the return home often last 3-4 months for me and then all I have attached to my memories of the camino and its beautiful people is love. I look...
Yes I always found walking trainers a lot better than hiking boots with ankle supports although some would disagree but Ive often left my boots and just bought a pair of nikes and they were better. Salomons are also good too. I think that people sleeping out of Albuegues will be more common...
After walking sections of the camino Frances 3 or 4 times solo, starting at age 18, I decided to walk with my best friend who had gone through a bereavement. The way helped her immensely and I'm always grateful for its existence and ability to heal :)
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