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[QUOTE="hecate105, post: 131888, member: 3265"] If you have a health problem you need to allow extra time to complete the route - and some time out during the walk, and an alternative if you are unable to continue (short term or long) I have fibromyalgia and suffer a lot with pain and exhaustion. I thought doing the pilgrimage was beyond my wildest dreams - but i did it! As i cannot carry a pack - or walk far - I cycled. With my husband carrying far more than me (well - he's a fit guy!) We did the Camino Portuguese and many parts of the Norte and Litoral. We kept to between 12-35 miles a day (other cyclists were doing 50-100!) and mostly kept up with the other walkers - which made them laugh and feel like supermen! Every 3 days or so we would have a day, or half day off and just try to rest. Also, later in the trip (we did every inch of the 'Portuguese') we 'jumped' past mountains by getting the train, this meant that i got to experience most of N Spain, and France without burning myself out. We also knew exactly where we could 'get out' and get home if it was too much for me. So I suggest you do a few walks locally and see what your capabilities are - can you carry a pack? would you be better with a walking trailer? Should you find a companion to help and support? Then you will have a good idea of a daily distance that you can manage. Decide if you can keep at that every day, or should you factor in 'rest' time. This can always be spent in interesting places along the way - perhaps some gentle sightseeing round cathedrals/churches etc! Also make sure you know where you can travel home from easily, if you cannot continue. It is always possible to do the journey in sections - better than not doing it at all. Another thing - it is great to just up and go - but those of us with disabilities are sometimes better off planning - to fail to plan is to plan to fail (as my husband keeps reminding me!) I think many medieval pilgrims would of taken their time too. Many would of had disabilities/illnesses etc and it might of been their only travel experience - so i don't suppose they would rush it. Perhaps 'rushing' is quite a modern habit! I hope it all goes well for you, bon camino [/QUOTE]
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