With more and more people starting on their caminos, I would definitely recommend staying at the Little Fox House after they finish up in Santiago. Tracy Saunders started this post camino retreat a few years ago and already over 300 pilgrims were able to enjoy her hospitality. Knowing how...
You are right, jmcarp. If it wasn't for "The Way" I would never have known about the Camino. I liked the movie, but I think I am really going to like the Six Ways.
The downhills scared me too! I only walked up to Orrisson, I got myself into an anxious state and got a ride from Orrisson to Roncesvalle. I do regret that. I did the Zubiri decline becaue I had no idea. I was fortunate because at two of the steep inclines, I had myself three French Angels...
Probably would have been better if I watched this vs. "The Way" While not a bad movie and it did introduce me to the Camino, just from the clips (going to get the DVD), I think it'll better prepare me (as I didn't get too far) and it will allow me to remember the beautiful scenery I did pass.
Great Advice SYates! I wish I had followed it! I had made it up to Orrisson which was a lot steeper than I expected. I wasn't in good physical conditioning...I had a wonderful time in Orrisson, but I let my anxiety push me to take a taxi from Orrisson to Roncesvalle where I walked on to...
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