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I am 68 and walked solo Porto to Santiago. I got so much wrong, but so much right too. I had trained - somewhat.
I began 27 March in run up to Easter and walked into terrible weather on Coastal route. Poncho ripped in the 40 kms wind day one...
This was my husband. So many thanks to all of my fellow pilgrims who stopped to help and to pray and to translate for me.
He was doing what he loved.
Thank you for the news article link.
There used to be an RER B train from CDG direct to Denfert-Rochereau, within walking distance of Gare Montparnasse, but that was unfortunately stopped a few years ago, and there are many websites with outdated information. The last time I was...
Hi Karyn - my wife has also been a quilter for many years (45+) and on her behalf we are wondering if you have ever put together or quilted a Camino-themed quilt. Any patterns out there that you know about?
Well, if in Galicia, and looking for cheese, it has to be Queso Tetilla .... 😉
https://thewholeworldismyhome.wordpress.com/2015/06/27/the-story-of-spains-boob-shaped-cheese/
What an interesting thread. Yes, I too am counting down. It's not precisely accurate, but it will be before April 9, so just about 52 days to go. In 2022 I completed the CP from Porto with my oldest granddaughter. Well, now her sister is ready...
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