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Why Walk the Camino? Where? When? With whom?
How do people 60-and-over plan their Camino?
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[QUOTE="indyinmaine, post: 168933, member: 29256"] Well it's done! On the 24th of October I walked into Santiago with my wife, Connie, like a drowned rat! While I didn't walk every single km (skipped walking into and out of some cities) I feel I fulfilled my commitment to the spirit of the Camino. At 82 I didn't find myself the oldest on the Camino. I met a doctor from Toronto who was 83 and there were rumors there was someone 91 walking. But I [B]did [/B]carry my pack the entire way. That in itself I think was an accomplishment. In all (took two days off in Leon) it took me six weeks so you can figure out the average mileage per day. On one day I walked almost 28 km and found myself reasonably fresh the next morning. For those of you still considering I would offer the following: 1. The Camino has its own agenda. Be prepared for surprises! 2. Although not a seasoned long distance walker I started training over a year before I started. 3. It's not necessary to consistently walk long distances day after day. The most important part is knowing how your body will feel after walking 20, 25, or even 30 km. That gives you the confidence to "keep going" when you think it's time to quit! 4. No matter how many times you hear it, it's important. The Camino is not a race. It's to be savored. For most of us we will never have such an extended period of concentrated solitude again in our lives. 5. Don't be hesitant to be alone on the Camino. Even if there is no one around, God is! 6. Stay in a parochial rifugio [B]at least once [/B]along the way. As for packs, shoes, what to take, there's plenty of advice. Over the course of 790 km I lost the equivalent of my pack weight and 2+" off the waist. Based on that don't throw away your pillow because it weighs 50 grams. I missed it! Buen Camino [/QUOTE]
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