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The opportunity to face alone-ness and loneliness is one of the Camino gifts. It was for me.
The Camino is a great space to feel how you feel - let I eventually pass through - and find out what is on the other side.
Buen Camino
Are you staying in Alburgues?
And try joining in with Pilgrim dinners?
Sometimes on the track we’re meant to be alone maybe….
Check into busier coffee shops and start chatting with other (solo) pilgrims.
Good luck.
I walked with a solo lady...
You really are going to have to try harder, otherwise you might not be able to complain about the deleterious effect of there being too many other pilgrims to keep you company :)
Sounds wonderful 😍. Love your description and reassuring words for others. I’m deliberately walking more slowly and gently these days … it’s so enjoyable. Buen camino @good_old_shoes 😎
...I am on day eight of walking the Francés at the moment. It is quite busy. A lot of talk about beds (and the need to book ahead).
I don't book.
Today I tried really hard not to get a bed. I really tried.
Got up late. Took my time to pack...
On my second Camino Frances walking from SJPP with my husband I learned that one should never let one’s guard down as danger abounds at every turn. After crossing the overpass above the freeway into Santiago i hastened with such enthusiasm and...
Yes I agree with all that - the price is the price - but I do think so nations are more generous. Just my experience. And yes a concept where you add city and state taxes, but quote ‘net’ is alien to us.
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