Hi Shells, thank you for posting such an uplifting story. You had a traumatic experience and the description of the events afterwards, and the positive actions of complete strangers and close friends/spouse, is inspiring. I had a serious ankle...
It's too bad you weren't able to save yourself from a fall with your poles. I use mine 100% of the time when walking and they have saved me numerous times from falling, particularly in rain/mud and snow conditions. As you unfortunately...
Earlier this month, I began walking from Ponferrada to Santiago with two friends. Although I had walked two previous Caminos, this was the first for both of my friends.
This Camino was full of the Unexpected. The first few days were easy...
Yes, because of this I prefer to just pay for myself, it would double my costs to have a shared kitty. I will often eat two entrees for instance and have one wine, whilst others eat their way through a menu and a bottle. I prefer to take fruit...
If your diet varies from the country's norm, eating out can be tricky, and you have to buy, carry and prepare your own food. Staying in albergues makes that a lot easier, plus there may be other people staying there with the same needs. Staying...
I walked SJPdP to SdC at age 64 in a very comfortable 35 days of walking. I took a day off in both Burgos and Leon, not because I needed rest days, but because they were interesting places to explore. The cathedrals, Museum of Human Evolution...
Just a shout out to all the wonderful people currently out on the trail. This is not easy and you are out here doing it with grace, humor, and compassion! Currently dealing with lots of rain and falling temps! Buen Camino friends!
Spring is flowers and birds, especially storks. But can be cold and wet, Ive walked in a hot May, and also in a cold one. Ive walked in a incredibly hot September, and a much cooler one. By September all the plane trees are in leaf providing...
Ankle is better now. Thanks! The extra days always help.. walking with an old battle wound for 21km a day its a bit much sometimes.. I just take my own time :)
yes mostly amazing warm and kind people but an angry and insulting old lady shouldnt...
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