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You aren’t alone in this! The tricky part is getting paid/making a living. I left Sao Pedro de Rates today after 2 weeks, they welcome longer term volunteers in winter. Becoming a blogger with sponsored posts is a viable way to work location independent on The Way. Mix it in with free housing...
You have hiking sticks-the dog doesn't! I own dogs over 50 pounds each, they would be no match for titanium hiking poles. A bit of cheese tossed aside works great too. You are walking through their turf.
Thank you so much for asking! Yes, all of the above. I will add that reviewing the etiquette (I don't want a debate over "rules") for receiving Holy Communion is worthwhile. There are priests stationed in confessionals throughout the cathedral in Santiago with little signs stating what...
@Anniesantiago this is the best how to-and how not to- be a great Hospitalero manual! I will take all of the good with me when I volunteer in Léon in August 2016.
Oh Katrina, I am with you! My son got horrible strep in Bilbao. ER visit and hotel stay. I blew out my MCL before Oviedo. Done. But we got ourselves to SdC, cried and prayed. Now we are in France, miraculously close to the Chemin de Puy. Damn those who have mocked you! Rest. Heal. The path will...
Please see Tom Hill's excellent First Aid Guide to the Camino on this forum for prevention of and care for blisters and shin splints. RICE then change mode of walking downhill, even walking backward! Buen camino!
Heading westward on the norte
My son lost his ipod yesterday after Ontón. It's in a blue case with my name on it and his on the ipod itself. If you are behind me and see it, please message me. I told him I'd try!
Heading westward on the norte
I'm only concerned about the public, um, romance as I'm traveling with a child. I suppose I should practice, "keep it going and you'll have one (child) too" in several languages. The rest will be a life lesson in tolerance for us both, I hope.
[name removed by mod] of CT was injured three days ago and is in hospital. She needs help with translation regarding her care. If you are bilingual English/Spanish and in the area, or know a translator in that area, please stop in and offer assistance. Gracias!
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