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Curious about achievability of Camino at 50, slow walker
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[QUOTE="Marbe2, post: 565626, member: 51058"] None of us knows your real medical issues. While there is some excellent generic advice, I am a great believer in getting sound medical advice from a orthopedic specialist and perhaps working in conjunction with a trainer to set up a plan and to check in with a few times as you prepare. There are some hilly parts between Sarria and Santiago so prepare on some hilly terrain and also less than flat terrain for increased stability. Another possible issue to consider, or not, is whether Canadian medical insurance will cover you if you have an a problem with previously treated joint on the Camino and/or would you be covered by your travel insurance? As previously stated you could carefully plan out your route. Stop along the route between Sarria and Santiago or take a cab to the nearest place..a couple of KMs. NO need to worry abt eliminating the Compostela.... Just have a cab drive you back to where you finished the day before and then continue on to your next stop. You will then cover the entire walk at your own pace! It costs abt 1 euro per kilometer. If you can do 6km per day and use taxis you should be able to plan ahead. Do seek medical advice and assistance before undertaking the Camino. John Brierley's book provides you with distances and terrain and housing options. You may also want to consider private accommodations see booking.com (A pilgrims guide to the Camino Santiago). [/QUOTE]
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