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I would start in Pamplona, get Pacer Poles, use a pack service, and take transportation when needed. Get some of the tape to support your knees on the downhill. Be careful of taking Spanish ibuprofen as it’s stronger and can be hard on the liver. I found liniments and topical pain relievers...
Sorry about the boundary cross. It feels horrible no matter what you lose.
I took apart a full fridge twice one morning looking for my breakfast. I had a hard time believing someone would be that big of a pisser.
If I am reading between the lines correctly it seems this is a safety issue. Seems like you are feeling unsafe. See if you can walk offstage and find a walking buddy. I hope you have worked it out and are enjoying your walk.
This is exactly how I feel too! I had a moment yesterday where I could have written these words.
I have walked Frances twice at this time of year and the pull is strong the last few days. My backpack is wondering why it's empty!
This topic reminds me of a hard lesson I learned from a rude French man. He had a right to be miffed, I seemed arrogant, even though it was out of ignorance instead. :)
Not being a world traveler at all until I hit the Camino, I had to teach myself the common courtesy of asking others if they...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CaminoBuddySystemForWomen/permalink/1723858091184519/?comment_id=1723878071182521¬if_t=group_comment_reply
Above is the link for the women's buddy system for the camino. There is a spreadsheet you can sign up and see when others are going.
My sister went to a fabric store and bought a length of lightweight linen. It weighs almost nothing, dries fast, and works really well. Microfiber to me was as useless as you know what on a boar!
Seth, welcome to the forum!
I would consider walking from to O Cebreiro to Santiago at a pace that works for you and then seeing if you have time to walk to Finisterre or take a bus to explore the end of the world....
But I must say there is some information missing for me to make an...
I went in 2012 to celebrate being 60 and plan on going this year to celebrate 64 LOL. I would listen to your heart, not the mind, and follow your instincts. Getting there is just one step at a time and making a bit of a plan ahead of time. Once you are on the trail, all your anxiety will for...
I don't have an opinion on which section that would be the best for you and there have already been some great ideas above. What I do know is that unless the Compostela means a great deal, I would choose anything but the last 100 k. Nothing wrong with the last 100 k, just a different experience...
A neighbor of ours had an exchange student from Spain. She said her church strongly encouraged them to walk the last 100 k. So many of the groups can only go if supported by the vans and such. Having said that ~ I was dirty, worn out, and understood why the grumblings do take place. :)
I too...
Jane it's really important to listen to your body, no matter how many k or miles you have done. Keep your feet taped the minute you have a hot spot to avoid blisters. There are busses and taxis if you run behind schedule so you can relax, take it at your pace, and stop and smell the roses. Or...
Your point #1. can not be stressed enough. Training made my Camino a blissful experience. My sister who only trained a few miles a day, and didn't train at all with her pack, was miserable the first two weeks and her pack rubbed and hurt her back. Especially if you are overweight at all, the...
I got teary eyed when I read your first paragraph. So happy you kept going and made it another day. I was just thinking this morning as I was tending my garden that I wish I could recreate the blissful feeling I had while on the Camino. It's possible, if you keep going, that you will have the...
Listen to your intuition. Train with your pack everyday, or every other day, or what feels right for you. The more you train the easier your walk will be. It was the everyday walking, with the pack, with no rest and my feet turned into one big hot spot after 3 days. When I go again, I will plan...
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