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  1. robert hailwood

    Death of American pilgrim in Castromaior today

    Be of good cheer. You are still together. He is just out of sight. Blessings to you.
  2. robert hailwood

    Long stretch from Carrión to Calzadilla de la Cueza

    I remember on the Francis in 2018 having diarrhoea and being caught short of facilities on two occasions. There was no time to wander a few hundred yards off the path for privacy. I just had to drop my pants and go. About 20yards from the trail. People walking by just kindly looked away. Also...
  3. robert hailwood

    Should I spend a night in Madrid before heading to Sarria?

    No spend 2 nights and then go. Visit the the Prado. Great preparation for dialling down and getting a good start in Sarria. down the
  4. robert hailwood

    Requesting some thoughts (re starting point) from experienced pilgrims, please?

    Hi there I am currently in NZ visiting my youngest son. My advice is to go via Samos. Firstly the walks are well wooded and so protective from the sun. And also there is a nice shallow river you can cool your feet in. Secondly the monastery at Samos is a wonderful atmospheric basement to sleep...
  5. robert hailwood

    Don't grow up: It's a trap.

    Be still and know that you are. Sometimes a very long walk helps you to find that sweet spot.
  6. robert hailwood

    O Cebreiro starting logistics etc

    Villafranca del Bierzo to Santiago is 120 miles and the most scenic part of the Frances., in my opinion. Excellent hostels from simple junta accommodation to private ones with en suite. Even large erected tents and showers in a Dutch families back field. Best times to go for pleasant weather and...
  7. robert hailwood

    Group camino advice

    We are a group of alumni from the Living School in Albuquerque Being together is part of the deal , accommodating different paces, personalities and needs for solitude is also part of it. Avoiding chaos is in the thinking somewhere!
  8. robert hailwood

    Group camino advice

    Thanks this is really helpful. I need to contact the members and see what their preferences are. I would like them to experience an authentic camino journey. To me that means personal freedom, companionship as and whenSome levels of uncertainty re . An organised tour does not offer this I suspect.
  9. robert hailwood

    Group camino advice

  10. robert hailwood

    Group camino advice

    Thanks really helpful. Do you have a web address for the bus /train companies that I can contact. I too enjoyed the Potala.
  11. robert hailwood

    Group camino advice

  12. robert hailwood

    Group camino advice

    I am organising a group camino for September 2018, Probably starting at Villafranca del Bierzo , covering 10=12 miles daily. There will be 10-12 in the group. Advice re travelling from USA, which airport and onwards to Villafranca. hostels you recommend and maintaining group coherence would be...
  13. robert hailwood

    Burgos - Leon

    Walking the less visually stimulating part that you describe has less distractions to your walking meditation and may allow your awareness to expand and reveal how precious is this earth that you are crossing and how precious you are too.
  14. robert hailwood

    Nostalgia and gratitude

    Hi, well put. I don't think I can control or pigeon hole the experience. I went in May /June and did not immediately share it all out with friends, but let it continue "fermenting" inside. I saw internally quite a lot, over 35 days, which became the focus of prayer. It has not been answered...
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    Nostalgia and gratitude

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