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  1. LGLG

    Bus Tricastilla to Samos?

    i understand you may have reasons to consider transport, but just in case walking is an option... The alternative route (more quiet by all means) via Samos to Sarria is quite nice - there is a bit next to the main road (not too busy if you leave early e.g) but also much forested sections and...
  2. LGLG

    Did you miss anything?

    Wholesome food and decent kitchen facilities.
  3. LGLG

    Thefts at municipal albergue of Melide

    Trust in God, but tether your camel...
  4. LGLG

    Last post From The Road

    ‘ This true hike is between me and God’ and so it is. With that knowledge I have faith that the continuation of Dave’s calling towards Santiago will be successful as a pilgrimage (even as he tries to distance himself from the notion of pilgrim). Perhaps, the experience of isolation may turn...
  5. LGLG

    Need to abandon walk!

    So glad to hear. It was very hard for me to accept that I could not carry my pack, but accepting my limitations got me as far as I did (one day off now). I also had to take a bus on a couple of days my husband walked on, and I had a back up plan to start again from Astorga - but things turned...
  6. LGLG

    Need to abandon walk!

    I had massive foot pain from about the second week, which looked like the end of my Camino as well, plantar, bursitis and arthritis all at once. I rested for a couple of days, prayed, used voltaren forte, changed into sandals with thick insert and woolen socks, as well as some extra cushioning...
  7. LGLG

    How crowded is it.

    ??? 190 euro? More like 30 to 40 max for two people? Booking.com and onlypilgrims. Unless you book through a tour group of course...
  8. LGLG

    How crowded is it.

    It's strange - I too was scared of the reports of crowds - we are now 2 days off Santiago, and we still have to meet those hordes of people. I'm sure they are somewhere but we seem to walk in between the cracks, and havedo e long stretches without seeing another soul. We started the aragones...
  9. LGLG

    Lourdes :September 29 2018

    Try NOT to miss the evening procession ... locals are usually very understanding and helpful in Lourdes. If your accomodation is not right on the path to the sanctuary, I would head to the sanctuary straight upon arrival. If you got a pack with you, possibly a restaurant might hold it for you...
  10. LGLG

    Why multiple times on the CF?

    Amen. You succeeded wonderfully in describing the magic - and I love: I pray with my feet.
  11. LGLG

    Why multiple times on the CF?

    It wasn’t English language oriented when I walked it the previous two times - and I met many repeat offenders on the way also then.. in fact it was much more multilingual a decade ago, French, Italian, German, Portuguese. All were more frequent than English, the frequency of which has surprised...
  12. LGLG

    Half considering a route change to the Ingles

  13. LGLG

    New Camino song

    Beautiful, from the heart... The refrain will definitely stick in our memories ...to find what we are looking for.:)
  14. LGLG

    Got advice? Share it please!

  15. LGLG

    Generic long distance walking question

    You lost me at ‘straight without stopping’ - My question is: why would you want to walk without stopping on the way? Besides foot and leg problems, the real issue is - why spend all that energy into trying to get somewhere, rather than being present, occasionally slowing down and taking a few...
  16. LGLG

    Drinkable water?

    Oh, I'm looking forward to drinking water without added fluoride once again!
  17. LGLG

    Single Use Plastics

    Great start - I understood most, but not all. The article seems to focus a lot on Eco-Albergues practices: recycling, saving water and electricity. Albergues can (dare I say: must?) play a major role in environmental, Eco-friendly education -
  18. LGLG

    water quality

    Glad to see so many people here who agree it s not necessary , nor advisable even, to buy bottled water. The last thing we need is more Plastic!
  19. LGLG

    Finding it hard to Commit

    I trust that some other people will be able to give you some more practical advice, but here is my bit to reduce the emotional anxiety that is not uncommon before starting the Camino. 1. Trust that once you start, you ll feel a lot better than now. Those prejitters are absolutely normal. 2...
  20. LGLG

    First Camino help please: should we depend on Albergues or book nightly arrangements with a company?

    The Galician section of the Camino is very well serviced, and it is easy to arrange your backpack transfers as you go. As others point out here, you can still prebook your accommodation yourself, either planned before you leave home, or by calling places on the way. I personally prefer the...

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