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[QUOTE="robertt, post: 106127, member: 8385"] A problem for me initially was that I came from a background of Aussie bush walking, cycling, canoing etc. I was in the habit of taking kitchen sinks because that's what you need to do where there are no shops and accommodation. One shock for me was that, decades on, I could no longer adapt to the weight, whereas, in young days, after three weeks one hardly noticed weight. I'm so slow and unfocused that I don't need to reduce weight fanatically on Camino...but I certainly need to carry a lot less each time. This is why I love the idea of luggage services. I also like the idea of organised groups. I'm happy walking alone and improvising friendships (daily, since all overtake me), however, many who are uncertain, shy or lacking the lingo can get a good start through such a group. Somebody over seventy can find support for a huge adventure at a time of life when most feel all adventure is far behind them. It's as rational to look down on those using extra services as it is for elderly people to demand that the young and fit vacate the low bunks for them. (In fact, if I was young, I think I'd want to do that. I never feel less a pilgrim than when I'm competing for the best position or the hottest water.) One demographic that does need some nagging are those wonderful Catholic Korean ladies who seem to walk in the cold months at the same time as me. Even I am prepared to train a little and check gear, pack size etc before going on Camino. Not those Korean ladies. Someone please speak to them! (I can't. Bad example.) [/QUOTE]
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