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it is true, no one really cares what you wear. I heard that before I left but then I really understood it when I was there and walking. No one cares at all. Then pretty soon I didn't care - even pitched some of my make up. Didn't need it. I have always been partial to long sleeve flannel...
My first camino was May/June of this year. I booked Orisson, Roncevalles, a room in Santiago and my flight back in advance. I arrived in Santiago 2 days early and just hung out until my flight was scheduled to leave. Having those 4 things prebooked helped me not to feel so anxious, even...
I walked part of the time with a gal who had very serious food allergies and although she did have her medical bracelet on and could speak some Spanish, she also had a laminated card with text on it and it worked perfectly for her.
this is exactly what I found to be true when I walked (May/June -2016)
I had forum patches sewed onto my backpack and also a U.S. flag - no one minded and it really didn't even matter...the whole time walking no one said anything except one person who said I like your flag patch. I saw a few...
A truly wonderful post Damien. And thank you for sharing a pic of your Mom with us - she was a beautiful woman. What an awesome experience to have had with her, I know you will treasure it always.
My mom has also passed on (cancer also) :( I miss her so much - but my Dad, who is 92 wishes he...
I started a new thread so as not to hijack this one...thanks for asking!
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/plantar-fasciitis-has-returned-update.40294/
...am trying but sometimes the little buggers are fierce! :mad:
but I am gonna just do like everyone says and take it easy. Many, many people have done this and I am just one of thousands...
I always get a chuckle of out that scene.
Well it won't be long until I'm in the "camino haters club"!! :cool:
but for now I'll just have to stand on the sideline and have trepidation about all the awful things I am going to experience!! :p
I start walking on May 17th (fly into Madrid on the 16th)
I'll be right behind you :)
I am SO frustrated! Yesterday my plantar fasciitis on my right foot decided to rear it's ugly head...no problems for two years until yesterday - and my left knee is acting up. Couldn't even walk a mile today...
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