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GreenArcher83

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Frances May 2019; Frances February 2020
Hello! 53 year old newbie here. Was planning to walk with my 18 year old son from O'Cebreiro but he is now sidelined with a runner's injury. My wife still suggested I go alone. I decided to do a short one this year and then bring both boys for a longer walk in 2021. Starting from Sarria on May 27. So looking forward to this journey!
 
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Welcome, GreenArcher83. So good to hear that you will still do the walk, even if you might be on your own. Because it will be a trip of a lifetime which you will never forget, and meet lots of other like-minded souls along the way. Who knows, perhaps next time you can persuade your wife to accompany you as well!
 
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Hello! 53 year old newbie here. Was planning to walk with my 18 year old son from O'Cebreiro but he is now sidelined with a runner's injury. My wife still suggested I go alone. I decided to do a short one this year and then bring both boys for a longer walk in 2021. Starting from Sarria on May 27. So looking forward to this journey!
You are way too young to be an "old" newbie. 😀
 
The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
Hello! 53 year old newbie here. Was planning to walk with my 18 year old son from O'Cebreiro but he is now sidelined with a runner's injury. My wife still suggested I go alone. I decided to do a short one this year and then bring both boys for a longer walk in 2021. Starting from Sarria on May 27. So looking forward to this journey!
YOU are Not OLD
 
The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
3rd Edition. More content, training & pack guides avoid common mistakes, bed bugs etc
Hallo John
I appreciate your "Don't let the old man in"
 

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