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My spouse had a bad hip too. She opted to send her pack ahead for several legs. You’re right, there isn’t convenient bus or train service thru the meseta. You’ll have to skip over some places if you want to take the train OR shorten your distances for a few days until you are better. It’s your...
We witnessed some pilgrim in a field with Bulls. The owner was screaming at him in Spanish to get out but he kept walking thru the herd. Understandable the owner was furious. Please, this is someone’s livelihood and property. We are guests.
We ran into lightning from Roncesvalles to Zubiri. Dangerous for sure as we were walking with poles and no where to take cover. Gets your heart rate up!
For centuries, Philosophy and Spiritual journeys have largely been the activities of men. Money and Time are a luxury that most women do not access. I think about my mother who grew up having to care for a husband, children and parents. She had little time to spend on herself and certainly not...
You can definitely do 200km especially if you’re staying in Ponferrada. The last 100km can get crowded so we booked our stays as soon as possible. You’ll need a Spanish SIM card and What’s APP. The luggage transfer company will be listed at each stay. I would think the last 100km will have...
My spouse had to leave the Camino and go home early. Thought the hip & leg pain was muscle or arthritis related but it turns out she needs a total hip replacement. She’s 59. We’ve had to wait 2 months for the surgery and it will require several months to return to normal. She tried to push...
2 men flying their drone around the Cruz de Farro this morning. I was hoping for a quiet moment of reflection but instead I got noise. Please be mindful of other’s experiences here on the Camino. Fly your drones when pilgrims aren’t around. Thanks!
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