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Wow, glad everything worked out well in the end! Yes, the Spanish medical system is excellent. I have lived in Spain before and knew that back then, but also had a medical issue arise on the Camino last year and got to experience it. I am very...
I am pleased to hear of your recovery. Concerning times when one does not speak the language of the persons providing treatment. As a fellow Canadian with both Afib and Camino experiences, I would like to know the name of your insurance...
Not to make light of your situation and Blessings to the fellow pilgrim who helped you along the way. Very scary situation. I am glad you got the help you needed. I have been training with a SmartWatch for the last few weeks to monitor my HR...
I have also had the privilege of being treated for an emergency medical condition in Spain and at Lugo.
Excellent treatment from committed, caring and professional people.
I also have limited Spanish language skills but we all worked through...
Hey guys, I have just returned home to Canada early from the Camino Frances and thought my story might help others.
I left Canada on Feb 29th and started walking on March 4 in Leon. I had done SJPP to Leon last spring and my plan was to...
Sounds like you were well prepared and sorry about the insurance resources. It is really hard to know which ones are responsive until something happens.
We had a pilgrim last summer from France (I think), who had a heart attack while walking the...
Is there something about this route which might differentiate the most appropriate snack from the generic option for ‘between meals’ at regular Spanish mealtimes?
Honestly? Whatever’s available will surely do the job.
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